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  1. Delta Queen Steamboat Company

    Once the renovation process is complete, the Delta Queen will return to the waterways of America's Heartland and Deep South, giving passengers the opportunity to experience the rivers from America's only authentic 1927 overnight paddlewheel steamboat. At this time, the historic vessel is securing resources to begin major renovations so she ...

  2. Delta Queen

    The Delta Queen is the nation's last authentic overnight passenger steamboat that is still fully intact and capable of traveling the inland waterways of America. The legendary vessel and her identical twin, the Delta King, were built in 1926 and entered service on June 2, 1927. At the time, they were the most extravagant river steamboats ever ...

  3. Delta Queen

    Delta Queen. The Delta Queen is an American sternwheel steamboat. She is known for cruising the major rivers that constitute the tributaries of the Mississippi River, particularly in the American South, although she began service in California on the Sacramento River delta for which she gets her name. She was docked in Chattanooga, Tennessee ...

  4. Delta Queen Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review

    The current shipowner is the Kimmswick Missouri -based Delta Queen Steamboat Company. Delta Queen has a cross-compound steam powerplant, which engines generate 1,5 MW power output. As propulsion, the boat is moved by its stern-mounted paddlewheel. This riverboat is the last surviving (original) overnight steam-powered cruise ship on Mississippi ...

  5. Reservations

    Reservations. The Delta Queen will offer 3-10 night cruises operating throughout the Mississippi River and its tributaries following a multi-million dollar refurbishment including new boilers and many other safety upgrades. Please sign up below to be among the first to receive updates on the project and notifications when reservations open.

  6. Delta Queen

    On November 27th, 2018, US Congress has granted a new exemption to allow the historic Delta Queen to return to the rivers as a cruise ship. According to Cornel Martin, President and CEO of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, the Delta Queen was projected to return to service in 2020. This will probably be delayed in the wake of the coronavirus ...

  7. Delta Queen

    The Delta Queen, built in 1926, is the last remaining authentic link to our country's 200-year tradition of passenger steamboat transportation. Listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1989, The Delta Queen's original interior features include Tiffany-style stained glass windows, hardwood paneling, brass fittings, and a grand staircase ...

  8. Delta Queen Steamboat Company

    Delta Queen Steamboat Company. 15,923 likes · 8 talking about this. The only official facebook source for current information on the Delta Queen Steamboat. This page is managed by the current...

  9. Delta Queen Steamboat Company

    The Delta Queen at the start of the 2004 Great Steamboat Race. The Greene Line was a line of river steamships along the Ohio River. The name was changed in 1973 to Delta Queen Steamboat Company. History. The company was started in 1890 by Gordon C. Greene with Henry K. Bedford.

  10. The History Of The Delta Queen Riverboat

    December 12, 1925 - Delta Queen was launched in Stockton, California. The "royal twins" were christened on May 20, 1927. June 2, 1927 - Maiden voyage from San Francisco to Sacramento. June 26, 1938 - Delta Queen and Port of Stockton raced 17 miles from Sacramento down river to Clarksburg. Delta Queen carried 900 passengers who paid 50 ...

  11. A Historical Account Aboard the Delta Queen

    On July 10, 1950 after having a heart attack on the Delta Queen, Captain Greene died at Evansville, Indiana at the age of forty-six. Now it would be Captain Greene's widow, Letha, who would decide what the fate of America's last overnight passenger carrying steamboat would be. Letha Greene, the mother of four, decided to continue to operate ...

  12. Historic 1920s Delta Queen riverboat can cruise again

    The Delta Queen, which began operation in 1927, was sidelined in 2008 by a federal law prohibiting overnight excursions on wooden vessels. The company expects three- five- and seven-day river ...

  13. Delta Queen Coming Back to the River

    The Delta Queen, the oldest American overnight passenger steamboat that is still intact and able to travel, is the last remaining authentic link to our nation's 200-year tradition of passenger steamboat transportation. The Delta Queen and her identical twin Delta King (which is currently docked in Sacramento) were constructed in 1926 for more ...

  14. Delta Queen Timeline

    Legislative and Corporate History Timeline. pre-1958. 1926 - Delta Queen and Delta King fabricated on the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, and shipped to Stockton, California, for final assembly. 1942-1946 - Delta Queen and Delta King serve in the Navy as yard ferry boats during World War Two. Their main job was to ferry and care for troops in ...

  15. Voyages

    The Delta Queen will offer three-, five- and seven-night voyages operating on the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Cumberland, Kanawha and Arkansas Rivers, to name a few. At this time, the Delta Queen Steamboat Company is creating the inaugural routes, ports and excursions for her first season. Please sign up for updates to be the first to know ...

  16. Delta Queen Riverboat Hotel, feel the charm of a Mississippi riverboat

    The Legendary Delta Queen now moored in Chattanooga, the last fully operational, overnight passenger steamboat in the country, is the newest landmark Chattanooga hotel.This grand lady had logged over two million miles, carried over half a million passengers and is the only boat to be inducted into the National Marine Hall of Fame while still in service.

  17. The Delta Queen Will Set Sail Once Again in 2020

    Creative Commons. The Delta and Mississippi Queen in Cincinnati's port. Come 2020, the Delta Queen — the oldest American overnight passenger steamboat — will sail again. The Queen is in the ...

  18. Can you Stay On The Delta Queen Riverboat Chattanooga?

    The Delta Queen Steamboat Company. The current owner of the paddlewheel riverboat is the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, which traces its roots back to 1890. At that time, Gordon C. Greene and his wife Mary Becker Greene purchased a steamboat by the name of H.K. Bedford and operated it under the flag of the Greene Line Steamers.

  19. Companies offering river boat tours in St. Petersburg

    The Golden Ring of the Northern Venice, Ceremonial St. Petersburg, The Fountains of Peterhof, To the Islands of the Neva Delta, The Seven Bridges, City Tour. Canal Cruise (Hop-on/Hop-off) Fleet: Sightseeing riverboats (up to 150 passengers) Special services: Tours with audio-guides (10 languages), dinner tours, disco tours: Mooring:

  20. Vintage 1970s Delta Queen Steamboat Stripe V Neck Graphic T Shirt

    An authentic vintage graphic t shirt for Delta Queen steamboat. Velvasheen label. a light weight soft knit. made in USA. V neck. slits on side. lots of natural patina era : 1970s material : cotton or cotton blend color : aged white, navy blue

  21. River cruises and boat trips in St. Petersburg, Russia

    In season, thousands of little boats cruise the rivers and canals of St. Petersburg's historic center day and night, while larger boats are among the best ways of visiting some of the city's top suburban attractions. More. River entertainment. Ever more popular with visitors and locals, St. Petersburg's expanding fleet of party boats and ...

  22. Gallery

    We appreciate your patience as the Delta Queen secures the necessary funds and resources to begin our extensive renovation process. We look forward to welcoming you aboard as soon as it's possible to do so. To stay in the loop, please sign up for updates here. View pictures of the Delta Queen on the waterways and close ups of the boat.

  23. Delta River

    The Delta River watershed extends from the Upper Tangle Lakes downstream to Black Rapids; the Tangle River flows through and connects the lakes (150,000 acres, 160 miles of streams, and 21 lakes) before finding its way to the Delta River. The Delta then flows north to join the Tanana River and, eventually, the Yukon River. The topography in the vicinity of the lower Delta River region is ...

  24. City Blues Jazz Riverboat and Restaurant

    A large and comfortable riverboat with panoramic windows, City Blues is styled to resemble steamboats of the early 20th century, and brings a taste of the American South to St. Petersburg, with live jazz concerts from local and international artists three times a week. The simple menu offers inexpensive European cuisine with Italian accents.

  25. To the Islands of the Neva Delta

    Tour operators: Astra Marine, Nevo-Balt Riva. Languages available: English, French, German, Spanish, Finnish, Chinese, Italian. Travelling time: app. 1hr. Tour the islands of the Neva Delta in Saint Petersburg by boat. River excursions round the Neva Delta islands and elsewhere in St Petersburg.