experience Mardi Gras on the River

Our beloved port of New Orleans is both spirited and spiritual, and no time is better to experience its unique and special sense of place than Mardi Gras season. Join in the liveliness and revelry during America's most extravagant Carnival celebration with an included pre-cruise hotel stay during Mardi Gras. Just steps from your hotel, parades of red, green and gold -- the flamboyant creations of a multitude of krewes -- roll by. Krewes are the social organizations which put on parades and balls during Mardi Gras season. Some have been doing it for decades, while others are new to the scene. On your Sunday in New Orleans, prepare to enjoy several parades at your leisure: Krewe of Okeanos, 10:00 a.m. Krewe of Mid-City, 11:00 a.m. Krewe of Thoth, 11:15 a.m. SUPER Krewe of Bacchus, 5:15 p.m. Join us as we discover who the Krewe of Bacchus has chosen to be its king. Notable figures crowned in the past include Charlton Heston, Dick Clark and Kirk Douglas. If you've ever been to Mardi Gras before, images of feathers, costumes and beads come immediately to mind. You'll surely remember indulgence in rich foods, sipping signature New Orleans cocktails and sporting elaborate masks. We invite you to live in the moment, experience one of the world's largest street parties and create memories that will last a lifetime. And the experience continues on board: Create your own colorful mask Rollick in the melodies of an exclusive jazz brunch Embrace the quirkiness of a Mardi Gras ball -- complete with King Cake Discover history during river chats with a Mardi Gras focus Tap your toes to nightly musical performances Sample Cajun, Creole and Southern cuisine All of this and more awaits with Mardi Gras on the River, and we're extending an offer to save $400 per stateroom!* But the party doesn't stop in New Orleans: You may choose an optional post-cruise City Stay package on disembarkation day. Join us for The Complete Memphis Experience as we conclude our journey. For three days and two nights you'll have the opportunity to explore yet another vibrant American city. There's only one of these extra-special voyages per year, so book now, because spots will fill quickly. Your Mardi Gras on the River vacation begins February 23, 2020.  View Details For reservations and more information, please call 1-888-749-5280. Connect with us on social media: *Save $400 per stateroom ($200 per person) on the following American Queen 2020 voyage: 2/23. Not valid on cabin categories SD, SI and OS. Offer expires 10/31/19 or when no valid cabins remain. Offer is valid only on new, paid-in-full bookings. Full payment at time of booking is required to redeem this offer. Offer open to U.S. and Canada residents only. Offer is based on cabin availability, and only while inventory lasts. Not valid on group bookings or existing reservations; cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts. Promotional fares and amenities are capacity-controlled, may vary by sailing and may be withdrawn without notice. Cruise fares quoted are in U.S. dollars, are per person and do not include government taxes and fees, gratuities, port charges, airfare, insurance, personal expenditures or transportation costs incurred while traveling to and from embarkation ports. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Call for details, and mention Offer Code 2020 EBD2. ©2019 American Queen Steamboat Operating Company, LLC