Rickster50

Thanks for all that info Tanya...you sure covered all the bases. I'm pleased to hear about the craft beers. I remember enjoying a couple of different brews on the Koningsdam last year during Happy Hour on the pool deck. By the way I take it the beverage package is $199USD per person?

Good to hear you guys enjoyed yourselves.

Thanks again.

Rick

Thanks for those replies everybody. What we would like to know is whether it is windy on the Mississippi as you travel north. I would guess that the weather in February would be similar to December.Also do you need to dress formally for dinner and the entertainment thereafter? Do they have a selection of beers on board. I'm not a real fan of Budweiser.

You're right lyndarra, not much activity on the American Riverboat board.

Thanks.

Rick

Just wondering whether anybody here has done the Mississippi River Cruise on the American Queen? The wife and myself are leaving New Orleans early December for a 9 day trip to Memphis.

Rick

Thank you for your comments. As far as my wife and myself are concerned, it's a convenient locality being close to the airport,

we have booked a King Premium Suite high up with a balcony and as we say "We're here for a good time, not a long time".... It' will  do us.

Cheers

Rick

Good one Tad....Luv it😁

I reckon Duffy's will suit us just fine SteerageJoe. It's convenient being close to our hotel, the food looks good from the internet site, and the beer from what I've been told is pretty good. I like a bit of variety. Thanks for the info.

Rick

Thanks for that piece of info parrotfeathers. We have decided to book Embassy Suites because friends from Viera FL suggested we stay there, and besides they are coming down to see us before we go on the cruise. I see you're from Mississippi. We are doing the New Orleans to Memphis later after the cruise....9 days on the American Queen. Looking forward to that big time.

Rick

Well that's good to know nhra. Looks like...Duffy's here we come!!

Rick

Good stuff. Guess I'm probably going to have to flip a coin and go from there. By the way that Duffy's Bar n Grill sound like the go to place although I won't be drinking Budweiser...nothing personal I just don't like it all that much!👎

Rick 

Appreciate that info cheeseclan. I'll look into the Hyatt next door. We are not Hyatt members but we'll pay for breakfast...no big deal.

Thanks again

Rick

Geez cheeseclan that sounds like a bit of a letdown. I know we've booked a king premium room...sounds impressive but you never know. I'm not too sure how the lines will be in December, but I may have to re-think this hotel. I know we can cancel out up to 24 hrs before we arrive.

I'm guessing the happy hour may be a "hotel incentive" to get people to book. I'm not that into wine (beer guy).

Can you maybe suggest a better all round alternative?

Rick 

Thanks again everybody for your comments. I think for sheer convenience, and the fact that there is a "Happy Hour" ( which apparently goes for 2 hours) and is right up my alley, the Embassy Suites by Hilton is getting my money for a couple of days.

Looking forward to the cruise also.

Cheers

Rick

Thank you all for that wealth of information. Looks like the Embassy is the way to go.

Cheers

Rick

Hi All,

My wife and I are taking a 7 day eastern Caribbean cruise out of Fort Lauderdale in Dec 2019 and we are thinking of staying at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Ft Lauderdale.

Can any of you cruisers/tourists give us some kind of indication about what that accommodation is like?

Thanks

Rick

Bob,

You might like to bring a cooler with you from home (the kind that folds down and would hold a 6 pack). Save some money mate.

Rick

We were there last May on the Koningsdam and were on Deck 6 Mozart Deck room 6138 which was a veranda balcony.

The views were great.

Rick 

Hawkeye65, we did the lumberjack show in Ketchikan back in 2008 and it was great, but like CruiseBruce says, there are other options available. I liked that Alaskan Amber beer there.

Rick 

Mariketa,

No that's not the case here. Anyone can post on this board no matter where you live..ok

Rick

That's a good one Esilef. Did it in 2011 and loved it.👍

Rick

Hi Brenda,

 It was good to get back at least one reply to my submission. I appreciate all that info from you. Looking forward to the cruise.

Rick

My wife and I are doing a 7 day Caribbean cruise and also a 9 day cruise up the Mississippi on the American Queen steamboat in December, 2019...should be good!

My wife and I have decided to take this river cruise in December, 2019. From what we've seen on the internet it looks pretty good. Can anybody let us know how the weather will be in Louisiana and Tennessee at that time of year?

Thanks

Rick

Well I have decided to cancel our second 7 day cruise (14 days originally). The ports instead of the 2 Cuba ports of Havana and Cienfuegos are now Key West and Half Moon Cay which we visit on the first leg. No point in going to the same island twice. It is what it is!

Rick

Apparently the only people permitted to travel to Cuba are those on business trips, family trips or religious activity trips. For everyone else, which would obviously be the majority, no can do. The Cuban community is pretty pi$$ed off regarding this outcome to say the least, as are all the various cruise lines. My 2 cents.

Rick

As Australians coming a long way to visit Cuba, I must say we are disappointed, however what can you do. Just have to see what HAL comes up with as regards alternatives and take it from there. We all should know within the next few days I guess.

Rick