Cruise Accessibility

American Empress

Mobility Scooters & Power Chairs
  • 3 and 4 wheel scooters
  • Left and right hand controls
  • Standard size up to 250 lbs
  • Heavy-duty size up to 350 lbs
  • Bariatric size up to 500 lbs
Manual Wheelchairs
  • Standard 18 inches wide up to 250 lbs
  • Heavy-duty 22 inches wide up to 350 lbs
  • Bariatric 26 inches wide up to 700 lbs
  • Beach wheelchairs
Oxygen Equipment & Accessories
  • Portable battery-powered concentrators
  • Liquid oxygen
  • Cylinders in many sizes
  • Standard concentrators
Patient Lifts & other Mobility Aids
  • Hospital beds
  • Recliner Chairs
  • Hearing-impaired kits
  • Bed & bath safety equipment

 

American Empress Accessibility
  • 6 Accessible Cabins
    • 1 B cabin on Deck 3 (superior veranda stateroom)
    • 1 C cabin on Deck 3 (deluxe veranda stateroom)
  • Accessible cabins have roll-in shower.

 
Ship Details
  • Maximum Occupancy: 221 Passengers
  • Length: 340 ft
  • Inaugural Date: 2003
  • Last Renovation:  2014

 

Inclusions
  • Pre-cruise Hotel Stay
  • All Meals Onboard
  • Complimentary Wine & Beer w/ Dinner
  • Hop-On Hop-Off Shore Excursions – Additional Available for Purchase
  • 24-hour Room Service
  • Wi-Fi
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Onboard Historian/Presentations
  • Exclusive Suite Services and Amenitities
  • Safe in Cabin
Not Included
  • Travel Protection
  • Gratuties
  • Beverages (except wine & beer with dinner)
  • Premium Shore Excursions
  • Transfers
  • Personal Expenses

 
Decks
  • 4 Decks – (1) Explorer Deck, (2) Frontier Deck, (3) Discovery Deck, (4) Vista Deck
Food & Beverage
Recreational Facilities
Other Features

 

  • The Astoria Dining Room
  • The Show Lounge
  • Paddlewheel Lounge
  • River Grill & Bar

 

Notes:  As these ships travel on American rivers, full ADA laws are in effect so those with special needs will feel comfortable on the ship as well on shore excursions.

 

 

This information regarding the American Empress riverboat was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm accessible river cruise details directly with American Queen Steamboat Company.

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