The American Queen Steamboat Company reported record-setting monthly bookings for July coinciding with the announcement of 2013 voyages. Additionally, the second week of August was the brand's best sales week in its history, nearly doubling the previous weekly booking volume benchmark.

"There has been tremendous word-of-mouth support from agents and guests alike as they clamor for remaining space in 2012 and for the newly announced 2013 season," explains American Queen Steamboat Company CEO Jeffrey D. Krida. "We are building a new audience of loyal steamboaters, most of whom are seasoned travelers that have traveled with luxury ocean-going and European river brands, and now can't get enough of the American Queen experience offered in our very own backyard. Many who have booked for this fall and winter had already traveled aboard the American Queen since her launch this past April and are back again. "

Guest satisfaction ratings on the American Queen are currently averaging 96 percent and greater than 90 percent of steamboaters have shared they will come back and recommend to friends and family.

Offering the most inclusive river cruise experience in North America, fares begin at an affordable $1,095 per guest based on double occupancy, and include a one-night pre-voyage hotel stay, shore tours in every port onboard deluxe SteamcoachesSM, the acclaimed cuisine of legendary chef Regina Charboneau and complimentary wine and beer with dinner. A variety of holiday lengths ranging from five days to fourteen offer exceptional value and convenience, with little or no flying required.