AMERICAN QUEEN STEAMBOAT COMPANY

2018 “American Civil War North + South Legacy Cruise”

Aboard the Legendary American Queen

A Heritage Group Tour of the

New Orleans to Memphis June 24 – July 02, 2018

• 9 Scenically Wonderful Days •

Personally Escorted by:

• Ulysses Grant Dietz, Great-Great Grandson of US President Ulysses S. Grant

• Bertram Hayes-Davis, Great-Great Grandson of CSA President Jefferson Davis

Dynamically presenting the American Civil War years based upon their extensive research and inherited “Legacy” status!

Table of Contents

Welcome and American Queen Overview ...................... 3 - 11

New Orleans to Memphis Cruise Details ................ 12 - 14

√ Deck Plans, Stateroom Descriptions, Costs ......... 15 - 26

√ Reservation Procedures ..................................... 27 - 30

√ Travel Protection Insurance ............................... 31 - 35

√ Terms and Conditions ......................................... 36 - 37

PRESTEGIOUS AQSC CRUISE AWARDS

• Museum Cruise information Contact: Merle Lomrantz, Director of Member Travel Services

Newark Museum • 49 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Phone: 973.596.6643 (Direct) • mlomrantz@newarkmuseum.org

• Jefferson Davis Foundation Information Contact: Bertram Hayes-Davis, President

Phone: 719.339.4308 • bhayesdavis@att.net •

• To make your Cruise Reservations Contact: Martin McCarthy, GlobeQuesters: info@globequesters.com

TheAmericanCivilWarNorth+SouthLegacyCruise

lyssesGrantDietz,great-greatgrandsonofUlyssesS.GrantandBertramHayes-Davis,great-greatgrandsonofJeffersonDavis,invite

youtobeapartofauniquetripontheMississippiRiver.

Stepbackintothe19thcenturyasUlyssesandBertramleadthishistoric9-dayexcursionaboardtheAmericanQueenSteamboatontheMississippiRiver. TheywillescortandteachthehistoryofUlyssesS.GrantandJeffersonDavis,alongwiththesignificanceoftheirlivesontheMississippiRiver.Additionally,theywilltalkabouttheirancestors’impactontheAmericanCivilWar.ThisspecialRiverCruisegracefullynavigatesthe“MightyMississippi”fromNewOrleanstoMemphisleavingonJune24,2018.

• UlyssesGrantDietzisagreat-grandsonofUlyssesS.Grant’seldestson,FrederickDentGrant. Anarchitecturalanddecorativeartshistorian,Dietziswellversedinthematerialcultureofante-bellumAmericaaftera37-yearcareerasCuratorofDecorativeArtsattheNewarkMuseum. DuringhistenureasCurator,DietzalsooversawtherestorationandreinterpretationoftheMuseum’sNationalHistoricLandmarkBallantineHouse,builtforbeer-brewerJohnH.Ballantinein1885.Heco-authoredabookontheWhiteHousein2009,DreamHouse:TheWhiteHouseasanAmericanHome. AsVice-PresidentoftheboardoftheUlyssesS.GrantPresidentialLibraryatMississippiStateUniversity,Dietzalsohasadeepinterestinthelifeandtimesofhisgreat-greatgrandparents,UlyssesandJulia.

• BertramHayes-Davisisagreat-greatgrandsonofJeffersonDavis. BertramhasstudiedandlecturedaboutJeffersonDavisforover40years. HehasintroducedhisforebearertonumerousnationalorganizationsandhasbeenincludedasanhistorianonPBSandCBSSundayMorningprograms. HecurrentlygivespresentationsonMississippiRiverBoatsabouthisancestor. BertramservesasPresidentoftheJeffersonDavisFoundation.HeisalsothePresidentoftheDavisFamilyAssociationandpastPresidentoftherecentlycompletedPapersofJeffersonDavis.

oinusforthisscenicallybeautifulanduniqueculturalweektohearourpersonalperspectiveonthisepicperiodofUnitedStateshistory. Wewillpresentaseriesofdiscussionsandlecturesaboutourancestorsthatweretied

totheMississippiRiverandtheAmericanCivilWar. AswevisitthesightsalongtheMississippiRiver,thestoriesofUlyssesS.GrantandJeffersonDaviswillcometolifefromourhistoricalstory-telling. DiscussionswillaboundaswevisitthecitiesbetweenNewOrleansandMemphisontheRiver. Wewillbeavailablethroughouttheweekforconversations.

ComeaboardwithusonanauthenticsteamboatuptheMississippiRiverforaoneofakindexperience.

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Welcome

Aboard!

NewOrleanstoMemphis

AmericanCivilWar

LegacyCruise

June24-July02,2018

OURDISTINCTIONS

Discover the most all-inclusive river cruise experience

in North America with the American Queen Steamboat Company

One-nighthotelstaytobeginyourjourneywith breakfast,taxes,porterageandtransfertothevessel

• Allonboardmealswithregionallyinspired,epicureancuisineinmultiplediningvenues

• Wineandbeerwithdinner

• Warmhospitalityand24-hourroomservice

fromafriendly,all-Americanstaff

Coffee,tea,cappuccino,espresso,bottledwater andsoftdrinksthroughoutyourvoyage • Broadway-caliberentertainmenteachevening

andspotlightguestperformers • DailylecturesbytheRiverlorian,

ourresidenthistoryandcultureexpert

• SignatureHop-OnHop-Offshoreexcursions

ineachportofcall

• Ourowndedicatedfleetofdeluxemotorcoaches

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UNIQUELYAMERICANDINING

iningaboardourvesselsisanelevated,epicureanaffairthatpleasesthepalateandwarmsthesoul.Ouraward-winningculinary

teamstakefulladvantageofeachregion’sdiversebountyoffresh,localingredientstofashionuniquelyexquisitedisheswhileourgraciousstaffcharmsyouwithfriendly,attentiveservice.Allofourvesselsfeature24-hourroomserviceforyourcomfortandconvenienceinadditiontoamagnificentmaindiningroom,aswellasanalternativevenueinwhichyoucanchoosetodineforbreakfast,lunchanddinner.Eachdayofyourrivercruisepresentsculinaryenlightenmentandexquisitefaresodeliciousthatyouwillyearnforthenextmeal.

AMERICANQUEENTheopulenceoftheJ.M.WhiteDiningRoomandthenightlyfive-coursedinnerisquitesimplyunparalleledontheriver.Theelegantfiligreeofthesoaring,two-deckvenueisjustoneofthemanyattributesthatmakesittheappropriatesettingtorelishcuisinethatissophisticatedyetcomfortablyfamiliar.TheFrontPorchCaféisyouralternativevenueofferingtheidealrespiteforarelaxingalfrescobreakfast,lunchordinner.

Offeringacasualbreakfastorlunchwithbothindoorandseasonaloutdoorseating,TheRiverGrill&Barhasbecomeafavoritealternativelocationforgueststoenjoyfabulousdishesandtakeinthemajesticscenery.Eachevening,thisvenuetransformsintoareservation-only,specialtyrestaurantwhereyoumayenjoyuptotwodinnerreservationspercruise..

BEVERAGEPACKAGEWhilebeerandtablepouringwineisoneofoursignatureinclusionswithdinner,ourAll-InclusiveBeveragePackageaffordsyoucarefreeenjoymentofyourfavoritespirits,beerandwinebytheglassthroughoutyourvoyage.Askyourreservationsagentfordetailsandpricing.

UNIQUELYAMERICANDINING

SAMPLE MENU

DINNERJ.M.WHITEDININGROOM–AMERICANQUEEN

CLASSICSTARTERSBeef Carpaccio Paper-thinrarebeeftenderloin,arugula,balsamicreductionandaReggianocrispSmothered Crawfish and Grits Savorygritstoppedwithcrawfishétoufféeandslicedgreenonion

SOUP AND SALAD

Seafood Chowder HeartyManhattan-styleseafoodchowderwithtassoanddicedredpotatoesRoasted Beet and Asparagus Salad CrispRomainewithasparagusspearsandroastedbeetsservedwithcreamyMaytagandPlymouthdressing

ENTREESVeal Marsala Sautéedvealcutletwithbuttonmushrooms,duchesspotato,andmarsalawinesauceConfit of Duck with Fig and Lemon Preserves Verytenderslow-cookedleg&thighservedwithLouisianastyledirtyriceandfigwithlemonpreservesRed Snapper and Shrimp Creole LightlyblackenedAmericansnapper,gulfshrimp,zestytomatosauce,steamedjasminericeStuffed Portabella Mushroom Filledwithsavoryratatouilleandservedonapooloftenderbraisedwhitebeans,toppedwithcrumbledgoatcheese

DESSERTMississippiMudPie ÅMoonshineRaisinBread Pudding ω GrilledSugar-FreeGeorgiaPeach

ALWAYSAVAILABLEOurculinaryteamispleasedtopresentthefollowingselections:

PetitSteak GrilledChickenBreast BakedPotatoCatchoftheDay SteamedVegetables CaesarSalad

SAMPLE MENU

DINNERRIVERGRILL&BAR–AMERICANEMPRESS

CLASSICSTARTERS“Hot” Smoked Pacific Salmon Kingsalmon,blini,crèmefraiche,redonion,capers&lemon

Washington State Dungeness Crab Sweetlocalcrabmeatservedhotorcoldwithdrawnbutterorcreamydijonmustardsauce

Beggar’s Purse GoldenbrownbundleoflocalMorelmushroomswithtrufflecreamsauce

SOUPANDSALAD

Iceberg Wedge Bleucheese,crispbacon,localtomato,candiedwalnuts,cucumberandlemonvinaigrette

Hand-Tossed Caesar Traditionaldressing,choppedromaine,garliccroutons,agedParmesancheese

ENTREESDouble-Cut Lamb Chop Seasonedwithfreshherbs,minttomatomarmalade

Grilled Filet Mignon Certifiedangusbeeftoppedwithcompoundbutter

Char-Grilled Salmon Fillet Seasonalfreshlocalcatch,sautéedWashingtoncrayfishandbéarnaise

Lobster Tail 7-oz.cold-waterlobstertailpreparedgrilledorsteamed

Polenta Cake Withvodkamarinaraandbraisedbabykale

DESSERT

Grilled Maryhill Peaches with Raspberry Coulis Molten Chocolate Cake with Espresso Sauce Sugar-Free Washington Apple Dumpling

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UniquelyAmericanEntertainment

nvisionyourjourneywithusasmorethanarivercruisetoiconiccitiesandquaintsmalltowns;envisionitasbeingoneofmind,

bodyandsoul.Eachdayandeveninglendstheopportunitytodelveintothedramatichistoryandmusicalinfluencesoftheregionsinwhichwetravel,exposingyoutoanonboardexperiencethatpenetratestherealmofextraordinaryandtranscendsintosomethingbeyondmeasure.Whetheryouareengagedinathemedvoyagespecialevent,acaptivatingtaletoldbytheRiverlorianoranenergizedmusicalperformanceledbyourtopentertainers,eachvesselhostsawealthofimpressiveentertainmentthatissuretosatisfy.

AMERICANQUEEN

ThepalatialGrandSaloonistwodeckstallandmirrorsthesmall-townoperahousesofthe19thcenturywithdetailsmodeledafterFord’sTheatre.Rousingmusicalrevuesandhigh-energycabaretshowsfromourimmenselytalentedandenergeticcasttakecenterstageeachevening.Aftertheshow,danceandswingtostellarperformancesofjazz,blues,ragtime,bluegrass,countryorrockandrollinthehandsomeEngineRoomBar.Alivelypianosing-alongmaylureyoutotheMainDeckLounge.

Take pleasure inthis cozy atmospherewhichisidealfor sharingpre-dinnercocktails.Foryourlate-nightentertainment, wepickupthepaceandplayallofyourfavoritesas youdancethenightaway.

Ashistoryplayssuchalargepartofyourrivercruiseexperience,Riverlorians,ourresidenthistoryandcultureexperts,areonboardeverycruisetoimpartthelegendsandloreoftheriveronwhichyouarecruising.Attendanenlighteninglecture,reliveatalefromMarkTwainorenjoyarecountingoftheLewis&ClarkExpeditionforaspellbindingevening.THEMES

Manyitinerariesareuniquelythemedandfeaturespecialentertainmenttocreatearivercruiseunlikeanyother.JoinusononeofourmusicthemedcruisessuchasThe50sand60sRememberedforafun-filledtripdownmemorylane.Ifyouhavebeendreamingofgettingawayfortheholidays,ourThanksgivingFestival,Holiday–ChristmasMarketsorNewYear’sCelebrationcouldbetheidealvacationyouhavebeenwaitingfor.

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UniquelyAmericanExperiences

romallperspectives,ourvesselsaretestimoniestothefloatingpalacesoflongagoandaculminationoftheirfinestqualities.Grand

ineverysenseoftheword,youwilldiscoverablendofeveryboldpaddlewheelerinnovationalongwithpristine,authenticdesign.EachvesselboastsaninclusiverangeofamenitiesandhospitableservicestodeliverauniquelyAmericanexperienceforatrulyrichrivercruisingvacation.ThemainattractiononanyAmericanQueenSteamboatCompanycruiseistheaward-winningshoreexcursions.Shoreexcursions,bothincludedandpremium,arethoughtfullydesignedtooptimizetheguestexperiencebyprovidingplentyofactivityandendlessenjoyment.Ourowndedicatedfleetofdeluxemotorcoachesandtalentedshoreexcursionsstaffawaityouatthevessel’sdockineachportofcallofferinghassle-freeaccesstosomeofthemosthistoricallyandculturallysignificantattractionsinAmerica.

INCLUDEDSHOREEXCURSIONS

Regardlessofwhichvesselyouchooseforyourrivercruisevacation,eachvoyageincludesoursignatureHop-OnHop-Offguidedshoreexcursions–yourtickettoexperiencethefreedomofchoosingyourownpathingreatrivercitieswithselectedadmissionsandnarratedtours.YouwillreceiveamapoftheHop-OnHop-Offtourroutewithnumberedstopsandlocalattractions.Asyouenjoythenarratedtourthroughouteachportofcall,themotorcoachwillmakescheduledstopsalongthetourroutewhereyoumayhopoffandvisityourpreferredattraction(s).Forexample,inthePacificNorthwestwetakeyoutothetophistoricalmuseums,SacajaweaStateParkandthetoweringAstoriaColumn–justtonameafew.TravelingthroughAmerica’sheartlandandtheDeepSouthwillgiveyouaccesstobeautifullyrestoredmansions,historicplantationsandsomuchmore.

PREMIUMSHOREEXCURSIONS

WhileourincludedHop-OnHop-Offguidedtoursareagreatwaytogetacquaintedwiththehistoricallyrichportsthatyouwillencounteronyourrivercruisejourney,ouraward-winningPremiumShoreExcursionsofferyouanopportunitytodelvedeeperintoyourspecificinterests.AnextensivelistofPremiumShoreExcursionsareavailableforpurchaseandprovidecomprehensive,in-depthandrareexperiencesatanamazingvalue.CivilWarhistorybuffsmaywanttograspthefullessenceofVicksburg,Mississippi,withour“OntheFrontLinesoftheCivilWar”premiumexperience;whereaswineenthusiastscantakefulladvantageofthePacificNorthwest’sfertilewinecountryonour“WineandSpiritsonRedMountain”premiumexperience.Pleasevisitusonlinetoexplorealloftheoptionsthatareavailabletoyouineachportofcall.

INDEPENDENTEXPLORATION

Complimentarybicyclesandhelmetsarealsoavailableateachportonyourrivercruise.Withsomanypicturesquetownsalongtherivers,skiptheonboardFitnessCenterandgetyourdailydoseofcardiobycyclingaroundonanindependentexplorationoftheriverfront,shopsandsites.Ouronboardstaffwillgladlyprovideyouwithlocalattractionmapsandguidestohelpwithyourplanningandnavigationofeachport.Youwilldiscoverthatthereisalwaysplentytodobetweendawnandduskbothonboardandashore.FromPilotHousetourstoold-fashionedsing-alongsandenchantingdiscussionswithourinsightfulRiverlorian,justonevoyagewithusandyouwillagreethatlifeontheriverhasneverbeenbetter.

SPECIFICATIONSYEARBUILT/REFURBISHED:1995/2017 LENGTH:420FT. PASSENGERDECKS:6

SUITESANDSTATEROOMS:213 PASSENGERS:414 CREW:172

OURPADDLEWHEELERS

AMERICANQUEENDECKPLANS

DECK6–SUNDECK

PilotHouse • Fitness Center •Pool•SmokingArea

DECK5–PROMENADEDECK

RiverGrill&Bar•Calliope

DECK4–OBSERVATIONDECKChartRoom • Guest Laundry (Mid-Ship) • IceMachine

SUITEANDSTATEROOMCATEGORIES

OSLSFSAAA

Owner’sSuites withExclu ive VerandaLuxury Suites withPrivate orOpenVerandaFamily Suites withOpenVeranda

Suites with OpenVeranda

AAABC

Superior Outside StateroomswithOpenVerandaDeluxe Outside StateroomswithPrivate VerandaOutside StateroomswithOpenVerandaOutside StateroomswithOpenVeranda

DESOSI

Deluxe Outside StateroomswithBay Window

Inside Staterooms

Single Outside StateroomswithOpenVeranda

Single Inside Staterooms

OURPADDLEWHEELERS

DECK3–TEXASDECKFrontPorchCafé •Theater

DECK2–CABINDECK

Ladies ’Parlor• Getlemens' Card Room • Mark TwainGallery• Purser's Office Shore Excursions • Desk • AQEmporium• GiftShop• Engine Room Bar • Smoking Area(Aft)

DECK1–MAINDECK

Grand Saloon • Main DeckLou n g e • Captain's Bar • J.M. White Dining Room

FAMILY-STYLESUITESANDSTATEROOMSFamily-stylesuitesandstateroomsareanexcellentchoiceforfamilyandfriendswhowishtotraveltogether,yetmaintainabitofprivacyintheirownspace.Featuringseparateentranceswithinteriorconnectingdoorsandavailableindifferentconfigurations,categoryEinsidestaterooms458to462connectwiththeadjoiningoddnumberedBoutsidestaterooms409to417.TheuniquelayoutsofLuxurySuites513,515,517and519featureaqueenbedandaqueensofabedtocomfortablyaccommodateuptofourguestsinasinglesuite.

ACCESSIBLESUITESANDSTATEROOMSAccessiblesuitesandstateroomsareavailableinavarietyofcategoriesandrangefrom160sq.ft.to250sq.ft.Staterooms201,202,305,306,457,520,521and522arewheelchairaccessiblewithatub/showercombinationwhilecategoryCstateroomsofferlargershowerswithshowerchairsavailableuponrequest.CategoryEstateroom381featuresaroll-inshower.TheAmericanQueen’stwoelevatorsprovideaccesstoalldecks,excludingtheSunDeck.

OURPADDLEWHEELERS

STATEROOM COSTS: $8,999 $7,199 $6,499 $5,199 $4,899 $4,699 $4,499 $4,199 $3,899 $1,999 $5,999 $2,999

NOTE: Museum “Legacy Cruise” Members receive a special $300 per person reduction to costs stated above – except no reduction for Stateroom Categories: OS, SO and SI. Stateroom availability is limited – the earlier you make your reservation, the better are your chances to secure the accommodations you desire.

Single Supplement: Cost for one person occupying a Stateroom accommodating two persons is full amount of the Stateroom = 2 times per person cost.

Cost of Triple Occupancy – please inquire.

June 24 - July 02 June 24 - July 02

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THELOWER

MISSISSIPPIRIVER

THE RIVER THAT DEFINES A NATION

helowerstretchoftheMississippi,fromcarefreeNewOrleanstovibrantMemphis,istheriverofLegends-theriverofcenturies-oldshadedoaktrees,

elegantantebellumplantations,cobblestonestreetsandVictorianmansions.Heartheriver’smusicinrockandroll,blues,jazzandzydecoandsavoritsculinarydiversitywithahostofdistinctiveCreoleandCajundelights.TheworldofMarkTwain’sreveredbookLifeontheMississippiisbestexperiencedfromthevantagepointsofthegracefulAmericanQueenandthelavishAmericanDuchess.CelebrateNewOrleans’unabashedandunapologeticjoyinthefinerestaurantsandsidewalkcafésoftheFrenchQuarter,thejazzclubsliningBourbonStreetandthestrollingmusiciansinJacksonSquare.MusicisalsotheheartandsoulofMemphis–fromElvis’inspiringGracelandtothebluesjointsofBealeStreet.Thecity’sNationalCivilRightsMuseumchroniclesalongjourneytofreedomandtheStaxMuseumofAmericanSoulMusicrecordstheriseofabelovedmusicalartform.Betweentheseglitteringcitiesisanecklaceoftraditionalplantationsandhomes.OakAlleytransportsyoubacktotheeraofhoopskirts,cotillionsandcottonfields.Theflowers,fountainsandpathwaysfoundonNottowayPlantationareatestamenttotheLouisianawayoflifebeforetheCivilWar.Natchez,Mississippi’scaptivatinghistoricdistrictshinesinthelovinglyrestoredhomesofMagnoliaHall,RosalieMansionandtheWilliamJohnsonHouse.ThousandsoftombstoneswhichmarkthefalleninVicksburg,Mississippi,reflectthetragicsacrificesoftheCivilWar.FrenchCanadianfurtrappersdefinedCajuncultureinboldBatonRouge,Louisiana,whilethelostsettlementofBayouSarabelowthebluffsofSt.Francisville,Louisiana,wasoncethebusiestpre-CivilWarportbetweenNewOrleansandMemphis.Inhalethesweetfragranceofmagnoliablossoms,relaxinarockingchairwithaglassofsweetteaandwatchtheessenceofthesouthunfoldaroundyou.

NOTTOWAYPLANTATION,LA

Includedtoursareagreatwaytogetacquaintedwiththehistoricallyrichportsthatyouwillencounteronyourvoyage,butourPremiumShoreExcursionsofferyouanopportunitytodelvedeeperintoyourspecificinterests.VisitusonlinetoexploreallofthePremiumShoreExcursionsthatareavailabletoyou.

MEMPHIS,TENNESSEE

The King’s Treatment: A Platinum Memphis Experience – Availablepre-orpost-cruiseBeginorconcludeyourMississippiRiverjourneywithaking’streatmentasyouboardourmotorcoachandweavethroughthestreetsofMemphistowardsitsheartandsoul–BealeStreet.Here,acharismaticandspiritedlocalmusician,“MemphisJones,”willbecomeyourpersonalwalkingtourguide.FollowingtheBealeStreettour,youwillheadtothehomeoftheKinghimself–GracelandMansion.

BATONROUGE,LOUISIANA

Grand Southern Plantation Tour EmbarkonajourneythroughthesugarcanefieldsofsouthernLouisianatowardssomeofthesouth’s prestigious,

c pituresqueandhistoricalplantations.Knownasthe“GrandeDameoftheGreat

Redemption & Rehabilitation at Angola Penitentiary Thisshoreexcursionwasrecognizedbytheinternationaltravelcommunityatthe2014Seatradeconventionasoneofthemostinnovativeexperiencesintheworld.Weinviteyoutoembarkonthisjourneyfullofsecondchances,rehabilitationandredemptionwhereyouwillhaveexclusiveaccesstorestrictedareaoftheprisonandengageinaconversationwithaninmate.VICKSBURG,MISSISSIPPI

On the Front Lines of the Civil War Thisexclusiveeducationaltourbeginsonboardwhereyouwillenjoyaninformativeorientationvideobeforedepartingonanin-depthtouroftheSiegeatVicksburgbattlefieldandcitytourthattiesinthecity’sroleinthebattle.EnjoyanarratedtourofthecityofVicksburgonyourwaytoVicksburgNationalMilitaryParkwithalicensedbattlefieldguide.

GREENVILLE,MISSISSIPPI

Small Towns, Big Legends – The Story of B.B. King TraveltoIndianola,Mississippi,thehometownoflegendarybluesartistB.B.King.BuilttotellthestoryofB.B.KingandhowtheDeltaregionshapedhislegacy,theB.B.KingMuseumandDeltaInterpretiveCentercapturesthestoryoftheDeltablues.Youwillbetreatedtoaliveperformanceasyouenterthemuseumbeforeenjoyingaguidedtour.ThedayconcludeswithavisittoClubEbony,aniconicnightclubbuiltattheendofWWII,whichshowcasedentertainerssuchasRayCharles,BobbyBland,AlbertKingand,ofcourse–thelegendaryB.B.King.

ADDITIONAL PREMIUM SHORE EXCSURSIONS

NOTTOWAY,LOUISIANALaura…A Creole Plantation

Life in the Bayou Cajun Swamp Tour

NATCHEZ,MISSISSIPPIEntertaining in Southern Style

with Ginger Hyland The Story of Cotton

in the Antebellum South

ST.FRANCISVILLE,LOUISIANAPlantations of the Backroads HELENA,ARKANSASMississippi Delta and the Birthplace of the Blues

OurdesignatedhotelpropertiesarethoughtfullyselectedasacomplementtotheuniqueexperiencesthatyouwillencounteronyourlavishjourneythroughtheheartofAmerica.Forhotelsspecifictoanitinerary,pleasecheckwithyourreservationsagentashotelsaresubjecttochange.

MEMPHIS(BOUTIQUE)ThePeabodyHotel

NEWORLEANS(BOUTIQUE)TheRooseveltNewOrleans

MEMPHIS(DELUXE)SheratonMemphisDowntown

NEWORLEANS(DELUXE)HiltonNewOrleansRiverside

Our3-day/2-nightcitystaypackagesaredesignedtoenrichyouroverallcruiseexperiencebyaffordingyoutheopportunitytoenhanceyourmagnificentjourneywithoutthehassleofmakingyourownarrangements.Eachpackageexposesyoutothehighlightsofthecityinwhichyouarestayingwhileprovidingremarkableinclusionsandupscaleaccommodationsatanincrediblevalue.MEMPHIS:AMERICANMUSICMusicistheheartandsoulofthecityofMemphis.Enhanceyourfabulousrivercruisevacationwithour“AmericanMusic”CityStayandenjoyanin-depthexplorationofthemusicalrootsembeddedinthisSouthernBelle.

NEWORLEANS:THEBIGEASYOur“BigEasy”CityStaypackageenrichestheoverallvalueofyourrivercruiseexperiencebygivingyouadditionaltimetoexplorethehistory,heritageanddiverseculturesofvibrantNewOrleans.

GlobeQuesters Reservation Procedure GlobeQuesters 228.280.8240 • 2526 Brighton Circle, Biloxi, MS 39531 • info@globequesters.com

1. Review all information in this Brochure (For your convenience, information contained herein has been condensed from the original

100 page American Queen General Brochure covering all of their cruises -- this to help you better focus on the details covering your specific cruise and its dates)

2. Choose your Stateroom: Study the Deck Plans and select 3 S t a t e r o o m Categories - IN ORDER OF PRIORITY – i n which you would like to enjoy your voyage. There is no guarantee you will receive your choice; if not the next best alternative Stateroom will be assigned by the ship. (NOTE: This is a very popular Cruise itinerary and all Staterooms are subject to limited availability. The earlier you make your reservation - the better are your chances to secure the accommodations you desire). You will receive written confirmation of your Stateroom assignment. If you do not agree with the initial Stateroom assignment, please contact Martin McCarthy immediately in writing, with your concerns and suggested solution.

3. Complete the Guest information Form: Be sure to answer all questions, and especially:

A. Indicate your 3 Stateroom Category preferences.

B. You will enjoy having Dinner with our Legacy Cruise group at 7:45 pm. If you wish the earlier 5:30 Dinner seating, you will need to discuss that with the on-board Maitre’d upon check-in. Reservation for Breakfast and Lunch is not required.

C. Please remember to request Bedding preferences. Options are 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed in Staterooms accommodating two people.

NOTE: if you are sharing a Stateroom -- and paying separately for your cost of the cruise -- then you must indicate same at the bottom of the Guest Information Form. (Please retain copies of all Forms for your files.)

4. Return the completed Guest Information Form and Credit Card Authorization Form to the below: Martin McCarthy

• E-mail as attachment (preferred method) info@globequesters.com • Mail: 2526 Brighton Circle, Biloxi, MS 39531

PLEASE NOTE: ALL LEGACY CRUISE RESERVATIONS AND PAPERWORK IS PROCESSED BY GLOBEQUSTERS - MARTIN MCCARTHY - THE EXCLUSIVE BOOKING AGENT –

PARTICIPATION IN THIS SPEICAL NEWARK MUSEUM LEGACY CRUISE GROUP CAN NOT BE ARANGED BY ANY OTHER SOURCE.

5. Payments and Credit Card Authorization Form / Cancellations: PAYMENT: Once you have received your Stateroom confirmation from the ship via Martin McCarthy, a Deposit of $500 per person is required and will be charged by American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) to your credit card in securing your reservation. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure date and will be automatically charged to your original credit card on file with AQSC.

NOTE: If you are sharing a Stateroom and paying separately for your cost of the cruise, then you must complete a separate Credit Card Authorization Form - also indicating name of person with whom you are sharing accommodations. (They must also complete their Form)

CANCELLATIONS: Be sure you read and understand the cruise Cancellation Policy attached to the Credit Card Authorization Form.

6. Tr avel Protection Insurance Form: If you wish to be covered by the Trip Mate Travel Insurance plan explained in this brochure, you must contact them directly to bind coverage within 14 calendar days of making your Deposit to ensure receiving complete benefits of the coverage. After 14 days of Deposit, there will automatically be restrictions regarding any pre-existing conditions. Contact Travel Guard for further information: 1.800.423.3632 • Be sure to refer to GlobeQuesters Account # GLOB9508CA

7. Pre and/or Post additional Hotel accommodations and optional shore excursions (not included in cruise cost):

Once you have secured your Stateroom confirmation and made Deposit, if you have interest in these referenced items, please contact Martin McCarthy for information and possible assistance.

8. Transportation to New Orleans and from Memphis: Group airfare is not available for this cruise booking; it is suggested you use any

Frequent Flyer mileage to secure your air ticket. Alternatively, you are likely to find best pricing by directly visiting the websites of airlines which serve both New Orleans and Memphis. • CAR OR TRAIN OPTONS: If you wish to arrive in New Orleans and also depart from New Orleans to your home base, you can rent a car and drive the mostly Freeway thru Jackson MS = 395 mile trip -- or -- AMTRACK has a train to New Orleans from Memphis: “City of New Orleans”https://www.trainbuster.com/en/train-tickets/memphis-tn-us-x-new-orleans-la-us = 10 hours, 42 minutes from about $50 per person enjoying a coach seat. (Info subject to change without notice).

Bon Voyage to Us All!

___ (√) I / We have not voyaged with this company before (Then please complete all information on this Form.)

Voyage: AQ062518 • GlobeQuesters Reservation ID: 32109

American Queen: Hotel start NEW ORLEANS June 24, 2018 • Cruise Embark: June 25

Guest Information Form All Guests must complete this form, required by U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Coast Guard their purposes. Travel documents cannot be released unless this

Form is completed. All information should be exactly as it appears on your government-issued photo identification. Please type or print clearly.

RETURN TO: Martin McCarthy, GlobeQuesters • E-mail as attachment is preferred method to submit) = info@globequesters.com • U.S. Mail: 2526 Brighton Circle, Biloxi, MS 39531

Travel Agency Name: GlobeQuesters ID 12362

SHIP ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST: Indicate 3 Stateroom Categories • (All subject to availability): 1st choice Cat: ___________ 2nd choice Cat: ____________3rd choice Cat: ____________

First Guest information the column: Accompanying Guest information this column:

1. If FIRST GUEST is paying for all Cruise costs, complete fully items below.

2. If sharing cost with FIRST GUEST, complete fully items below and also the

additional Credit Card Authorization Form

I am paying separately: ___ Yes ___No

First Name

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Title: (Mr, Mr, Ms.):

Email Address:

Country of Citizenship:

ID (Passport, Driver’s License or Military):

ID Number:

ID State/Country of Issue:

ID Date of Issue:

ID Expiration Date:

Date of Birth:

Country of Birth:

Place of Birth (City, State):

Permanent Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Telephone Cell):

Telephone (Home):

Emergency Contact Name:

Emergency Contact Telephone:

A. Will you be celebrating a special occasion with us? Please specify the date and nature of the celebration:

B. Do you have any special dietary needs?

C. Do you have any mobility issues or health concerns we should be aware of?

D. Indicate bedding preference: ❑ Two twin beds • ❑ Queen bed (if applicable for your Stateroom category)

E. Are you a Member of theSteamboat Society of America ❑ Yes • ❑ No

F. For special recognition onboard, please let us know if you have traveled with any of the following (√): ___ Delta Queen,___ Mississippi Queen, ___Columbia Queen, ___ American Queen, ___ American Empress, ___ American Duchess in the past. ❑ Yes • ❑ No • If yes, how many times and when?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

G * ____ (√) Check here if each Guest above will be paying separately for all costs associated with this Cruise; if so a separate Credit Card Authorization Form is required for each person. Then combine this single completed Guest Information Form with the two separate Credit Card

Authorization Forms and forward the 3 documents together when making your Stateroom Reservation.

___ (√) I / WE have voyaged with this company before (Then please complete only Stateroom Selection, Name(s) of occupant(s) + Items A,B,C,D,E,F,G and ANY CHANGES since last voyage)

American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC)

Credit Card Authorization Form

Dear American Queen Steamboat Company,

The undersigned hereby authorizes American Queen Steamboat Company to charge my credit card for the designated amount.

GUEST NAME: # 1: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

(√) ______ GUEST NAME #2 below is covered in this booking and payment is also to be included in my Credit Card charge(s)

GUEST NAME # 2: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

-- OR --

(√)______ GUEST NAME #2 is sharing this Stateroom, b u t will be paying separately and directly for all Cruise costs and will also submit a separate Credit Card Authorization Form to cover their costs. RESERVATION ID: GlobeQuesters # 32109 • VOYAGE AQ062518 American Queen • SAILING DATE: JU N E 2 5 ,2 0 1 8

I am making a $500 Deposit per person indicated above; total amount now charged = $ ___________

I wish to pay with: ______American Express Card _______Visa Card ______ Master Card _______Discover Card

Cardholder’s name as on card: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Last four digits of Credit Card #: ___/_____/______/__ __/ Expiration Date: ______________________Security Code: ___________

Billing address: ____ City: State: Zip: ____ Daytime Contact Number: _____

Cardholder’s Signature (Digital/Electronic Signature accepted)

To submit your payment, please fill out this Authorization Form and return it via E-mail attachment or US Mail to: Martin McCarthy, GlobeQuesters: info@globequesters.com or 2526 Brighton Circle, Biloxi, MS 39531 Important Note: $500 Deposit per person (or full payment per person) is due at time of making Reservation. Final Payment is due not later than 90 days prior to departure – unless a special condition applies. The date Final Payment is due is noted on your Stateroom Booking Confirmation. Final payment will automatically be charged by AQSC to your credit card on record without further notification to you. By authorizing payment you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to AQSC Terms and Conditions, Cancellation Policies and Responsibilities.

Important N o t e : In accordance w i t h Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards th is page will be destroyed once your payment has been processed. The credit card information on this page will not be retained and any payments processed with this information will only be able to be referenced by the last four digits of the card being used. Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: ________________________

American Queen Steamboat Company

Credit Card Authorization CANCELLATION POLICY. When we receive a written notice of cancellation from you addressed to Us at our principal offices (collectively “cancellations”), both parties agree to the following provisions. a. In the event of cancellations actually received by Us ninety-one (91) days or more prior to sailing date, a refund of all amounts already paid to us will be made, less a $250.00 per person administrative fee. b. In the event of cancellations actually received by Us on or between sixty-one (61) days and ninety (90) days prior to sailing date, a refund of all amounts already paid to Us will be made, less a cancellation charge equal to fifty percent (50%) of the gross fare. c. In the event of cancellations actually received by Us on or between thirty-one (31) days and sixty (60) days prior to sailing date, a refund of all amounts already paid to Us will be made, less a cancellation charge equal to seventy five percent (75%) of the gross fare. If the cancellation charge is more than your advance payment, you agree to be liable to Us for the difference. d. In the event of cancellations actually received by Us on or between the sailing date and thirty (30) days prior to sailing date, a cancellation charge equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the gross fare will be imposed. In addition, any prepaid charges, Optional Facilities and Services Fees incurred will not be refunded. If the cancellation charge is more than your advance payment, you agree to be liable to Us for the difference. e. In the event that no notice is given or cancellation is not received by Us (“no-show”) prior to sailing date, no refund of the applicable fare will be made and a cancellation charge equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the gross fare will be imposed. In addition, any prepaid charges, Optional Facilities and Services Fees incurred will not be refunded. If the cancellation charge is more than your advance payment, you agree to be liable to Us for the difference. f. All appropriate refunds may be made either to you or to your travel agent, if you are so represented, in the same form as received. Please note that some Agents may, in their discretion, withhold an agency cancellation charge. We shall have no responsibility to you for any such agency cancellation charge. g. Cancellation charges are imposed regardless of resale of the cruise, hotel or air components. As noted above, all refunds of the applicable fare and prepaid charges will be made less cancellation charges, together with prepaid charges, Optional Facilities and Service Fees incurred, which may include prepaid hotel, airline, ground-related or immigration related expenses and administrative fees, among others. We highly recommend that all our Guests purchase vacation protection -travel insurance. h. Changes to a reservation after deposit and prior to issuance of travel documents may result in assessment of administrative fees and service charges beyond the control of American Queen Steamboat Operating Company. Administrative fees and service charges will vary and are based on the type of change to your cruise departure, itinerary, package or air supplement. Guests are responsible for any additional costs incurred as a result of these changes. Some changes, including name changes, may also be considered cancellations and applicable fees will be assessed. Any changes to a reservation that result in imposition of airline or other cancellation fees are the responsibility of the Guest. No refund will be made for unused or partially used portions of the cruise, air or land programs including shore excursions except as specifically outlined in this Ticket/Contract.

How Our Plans ComparePlan Benefits Asset Asset Plus Bridge Complete

Trip Cancellation Trip Cost Trip Cost Trip Cost Trip Cost

Trip Interruption 125% of Trip Cost 125% of Trip Cost 150% of Trip Cost 200% of Trip Cost

Travel Delay (6 hours or more) $150 Per Day $750 Maximum

$150 Per Day$750 Maximum

$200 Per Day$1,000 Maximum

$200 Per Day$1,000 Maximum

Itinerary Change $250 $250 $250 $250

Missed Connection $1,000 $1,000 $1,500 $1,500

Medical Expense/Emergency Assistance Primary Coverage(No Deductibles)

Accident & Sickness Medical Expenses $50,000 $50,000 $100,000 $250,000

Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation of Remains $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000

Political or Security Evacuation $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000

Baggage & Personal Effects $1,500 $1,500 $2,000 $2,000

Baggage Delay (12 Hours or More) $250 $250 $200 Per Day$400 Maximum

$200 Per Day$400 Maximum

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

24-Hour Coverage During the Trip $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000

Cancel For Any Reason Not Available 75% of

Non-Refundable Trip Cost Not Available 75% of Non-Refundable Trip Cost

Non-Insurance ServicesOne Call 24-Hour Assistance Service Included Included Included Included

Global Xpi Medical Records Service Included Included Included Included

Sports Upgrade Pac The Medical Expense Benefit is extended to cover participating in skydiving or parachuting, hang gliding, bungee cord jumping, scuba diving if You are PADI or NAUI certified, to depths below 130 feet; and spelunking.

This optional benefit also provides up to $1,000:

• If a Trip is canceled or interrupted due to a covered reason, coverage is provided for the unused non-refundable costs of pre-paid lift tickets, green fees, equipment rentals and lessons; and/or

• expenses for rental equipment if sporting equipment is delayed or misdirected by a Common Carrier.

Extended Personal Property Pac This optional benefit provides coverage up to $1,000 under the Baggage/Personal Effects Benefit for: Cell Phones, Laptops, Tablets & PDAs (a $100 deductible applies).

Rental Car Damage This optional benefit provides up to $35,000 of coverage for damage due to collision, theft, vandalism, windstorm, fire, hail, flood or any cause not within the Insured’s control to a car rented while in his/her possession on a Trip.

The Plan pays the lesser of:

(a) The cost of repairs and rental charges imposed by the rental company while the car is being repaired; or

(b) The Actual Cash Value of the car, meaning purchase price less depreciation; or

(c) $35,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment This optional benefit allows coverage to be added for Air Flight Accidental Death & Dismemberment. Three optional limits are available: $100,000, $250,000 or $500,000.

Optional Benefits

* For Persons Age 81 and older, the maximum eligible Trip cost is $15,000 and the maximum eligible Trip length is 30 Days.

Coverage Highlights of the Advantage Plans Asset Asset Plus Bridge Complete

Maximum Trip Cost $50,000 $35,000 $100,000* $35,000*

Maximum Trip Duration 60 Days 60 Days 120 Days* 120 Days*

Maximum Age Up to Age 65 Up to Age 65 None None

Enrollment Available Online, or by Phone, Fax or Mail Online, or by Phone, Fax or Mail Online, or by Phone, Fax or Mail Online, or by Phone, Fax or Mail

Policy Processing Fee (not applicable in Ohio) $8 $8 $8 $8

Pre-Existing Conditions Exclusion Waiver Within 15 Days of Trip Deposit Within 15 Days of Trip Deposit Within 15 Days of Trip Deposit Within 15 Days of Trip Deposit

Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion Look Back Period 60 Day Period 60 Day Period 60 Day Period 60 Day Period

Premium Refunds Refundable up to penalty period upon request by Travel AgentJob Termination or transfer, required to work or merger/acquisition

Political or Security Evacuation Hospital of Choice Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion only applies to an Insured who is Traveling Hurricane Warning Causing Cancellation of Trip Revocation of military leave or re-assignment for reasons (including war) Normal pregnancy or attending a Family Member’s childbirth Unannounced Strike, Inclement Weather or mechanical breakdown causing complete cessation of service by a common carrier for at least 12 hours

Terrorist Incident occurring in a city listed on the Trip itinerary within 30 days of Scheduled Departure Date

Bankruptcy or Default of a Travel Supplier

Residence, destination or workplace made uninhabitable by fire, flood or natural disaster

Extension of a school year in conflict with Trip dates

Coverage in the event a travel supplier makes a change in the itinerary which prevents participation in an activity prepaid prior to departure and scheduled on the Trip itinerary

Up to $250 Up to $250 Up to $250 Up to $250

How Our Plans Compare

Questions? For Trips over 30 days or $15,000, CALL 800-423-3632

Air Flight AD&D Benefit Level Rate $100,000 $10 $250,000 $25 $500,000 $50

Rental Car Damage Benefit Level Rate $35,000 $7*

* Per Rental Day

Extended Personal Property Pac

Benefit Level Rate $1,000 $15

Optional Benefits Available With All Advantage Series Plans

Sports Upgrade Pac

Benefit Level Rate $1,000 $25

Important - If the amount insured is less than the total costs for the Covered Trip that are subject to cancellation penalties or restrictions: 1) the maximum benefit for Trip Cancellation will be limited to the amount of coverage purchased and 125% (Asset and Asset Plus), 150% (Bridge) or 200% (Complete) of the amount purchased for Trip Interruption; and 2) there will be no coverage available under the Cancel For Any Reason Benefit (Asset Plus and Complete Plans).

Reimburses 75% of the unused, non-refundable prepaid expenses for Travel Arrangements provided:

1) the payment for the Asset Plus and Complete Plans are received within 15 days of the initial deposit/payment for the Trip; and

2) 100% of the cost of all travel arrangements that are subject to cancellation penalties or restrictions by the Travel Supplier(s) are insured; and

3) The Insured cancels the Trip 2 days or more before the Scheduled Departure Date.

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$48$70$99

$134$174$196$244$275$315$343$385$422$486$568$636$706$785$862$942

$1,019$1,098

$66$86

$130$158$198$249$286$326$367$411$451$482$561$642$719$799

$1,177$1,280$1,382$1,485$1,586

Asset

$24$35$50$67$87$98

$122$138$157$172$193$211$243$284$318$353$393$431$471$509$549

$33$43$65$79$99

$124$143$163$184$206$226$241$281$321$360$399$589$640$691$743$793

0 - 17 18 - 35 56 - 6536 - 55

Up to $500$501 to $1,000

$1,001 to $1,500$1,501 to $2,000$2,001 to $2,500$2,501 to $3,000$3,001 to $3,500$3,501 to $4,000$4,001 to $4,500$4,501 to $5,000$5,001 to $5,500$5,501 to $6,000$6,001 to $7,000$7,001 to $8,000$8,001 to $9,000$9,001 to $10,000

$10,001 to $11,000$11,001 to $12,000$12,001 to $13,000$13,001 to $14,000$14,001 to $15,000

Rates Per Person By AgeRates Per Person By Age

Asset Plus

$19$19$19$19$19$19

$122$138$157$172$193$211$243$284$318$353$393$431$471$509$549

$41$54$85

$114$145$177$209$242$272$303$331$374$439$499$561$626$809$883$955

$1,026$1,098

$39$39$39$39$39$39

$244$275$315$343$385$422$486$568$636$706$785$862$942

$1,019$1,098

$81$108$169$229$290$354$418$484$543$605$662$748$878$999

$1,122$1,252$1,617$1,767$1,910$2,053$2,196

Bridge Complete

$54$81

$112$151$197$223$278$313$357$390$436$480$552$643$722$801$891$979

$1,068$1,156$1,246

$70$93

$139$169$212$267$306$348$393$439$482$515$600$686$769$853

$1,259$1,368$1,478$1,587$1,696

$94$171$246$342$420$513$574$650$724$817$889$983

$1,119$1,281$1,432$1,603$1,948$2,139$2,306$2,484$2,675

$124$198$297$406$508$610$712$815$917

$1,019$1,119$1,222$1,427$1,630$1,833$2,037$2,252$2,456$2,832$3,037$3,242

0 - 35 36 - 55 66 - 7556 - 65 81+

$168$242$362$486$606$755$880

$1,013$1,140$1,273$1,405$1,538$1,737$1,987$2,318$2,484$2,981$3,477$3,809$4,058$4,306

$31$46$64$86

$113$128$159$179$204$223$249$274$316$368$413$458$509$560$611$661$712

$42$56$84

$103$129$162$186$211$238$266$292$313$364$416$466$518$764$830$896$963

$1,029

$62$114$164$228$279$342$383$433$482$545$593$655$747$854$955

$1,069$1,299$1,427$1,539$1,657$1,785

$82$132$198$270$339$407$474$544$611$679$747$815$952

$1,087$1,223$1,359$1,502$1,639$1,889$2,026$2,163

$53$69

$110$148$189$230$271$314$353$392$430$485$569$648$728$812

$1,049$1,146$1,239$1,332$1,424

0 - 35 36 - 55 66 - 75 76-8056 - 65 81 +

$112$161$241$324$404$503$587$675$761$849$938

$1,026$1,159$1,325$1,547$1,657$1,989$2,320$2,541$2,707$2,873

Rates Per Person By AgeRates Per Person By Age

$80$104$164$221$283$345$407$470$529$587$644$727$852$971

$1,090$1,217$1,572$1,717$1,857$1,995$2,134

0 - 17 18 - 35 56 - 6536 - 55

Plan Cost

Trip Cost 76 - 80

Cancel For Any Reason Benefit

Important - If the amount insured is less than the total prepaid Covered Trip costs that are subject to cancellation penalties or restrictions: 1) the maximum benefit for Trip Cancellation will be limited to the amount of coverage purchased; 2) 150% of the amount purchased for Trip Interruption; and 3) there will be no coverage available under the Cancel For Any Reason Benefit, (Plus Plan).

About GroupAdvantageThe GroupAdvantage series of plans are designed for Groups of 10 or more persons. The plan series includes two levels of coverage, depending upon the needs and desires of the Group Leader or Organizer - Standard and Plus. All rates are provided on a “Gross Cost” basis (with 25% commission). In addition to the insurance benefits, the plans include an array of services including One Call Traveler Assistance and Concierges Services and our exclusive Global Xpi Medical Records Services (giving clients access to their medical information in the event of a medical emergency while traveling).

GroupAdvantage Group Plans

Bankruptcy or Default Protection

Both GroupAdvantage Plans provide coverage for Bankruptcy or Default of an airline other than any entity or organization that coordinates or supplies travel services for You should a Trip have to be canceled or interrupted. There are no restrictive lists of approved or unapproved suppliers. Benefits are available for a Bankruptcy or Default occurring more than 14 days after the benefit effective date.

Pre-Existing Condition Coverage

With both of the GroupAdvantage Plans, the Pre-Existing Condition exclusion is waived provided: a) the plan is purchased at or before the final payment for his/her Trip; b) the booking for the Trip is the first and only booking for this travel period and destination; and c) The Insured is not disabled from travel at the time he/she makes payment for this plan.

Primary Medical Coverage

Both GroupAdvantage Plans provide primary Medical Expense coverage for medical expenses incurred during the Trip due to a covered Injury or Sickness which occurs during the Covered Trip. There is no need for the traveler to file a claim with his/her personal medical insurance provider for these expenses.

Cancel For Any Reason

With the GroupAdvantage Plus Plan, the Cancel For Any Reason Benefit reimburses 75% of the unused, non-refundable, prepaid expenses for Travel Arrangements, provided:

1) the payment for the Plus Plan is received at or before the final payment for his/her Trip; and

2) the Insured insures 100% of the cost of all Travel Arrangements that are subject to cancellation penalties or restrictions; and

3) the Insured cancels the Trip two (2) days or more before his/her Scheduled Departure Date.

One Call Traveler Assistance Services

All GroupAdvantage Plans include 24-Hour Medical Assistance and Concierge Services and also include our exclusive Global Xpi Medical Records Service (giving travelers access to their medical information in the event of a medical emergency while traveling).

Plan Benefits Standard PlusBenefit Limit Benefit Limit

Trip Cancellation Trip Cost Trip Cost

Trip Interruption 150% of Trip Cost 150% of Trip Cost

Travel Delay (6 Hours or More) $150 Per Day$750 Maximum

$150 Per Day$750 Maximum

Missed Connection (3 Hours or More) $1,000 $1,000

Medical Expense/Emergency Assistance

Accident & Sickness Medical Expense $50,000 $50,000

Emergency Medical Evacuation & Repatriation of Remains $250,000 $250,000

Political or Security Evacuation $25,000 $25,000

Baggage and Personal Effects $2,500 $2,500

Baggage Delay (12 Hours or More) $250 $250

Accidental Death and Dismemberment $25,000 $25,000

Cancel For Any Reason Benefit Not Included 75% of Non-RefundableTrip Cost

Non-Insurance ServicesOne Call 24-Hour Assistance Service Included IncludedGlobal Xpi Medical Records Service Included Included

Standard Plan

Plus Plan

GroupAdvantage Standard Plan

GroupAdvantage Plus Plan

$27$37$48$59$79$99$119$139$159$179$199$219

2.50%

$43$67$91$115$171$227$315$419$523$627$731$835

9.00%

$35$49$63$77

$109$141$192$251$311$371$431$491

5.25%

$49$77

$104$132$196$261$362$481$601$721$840$960

10.60%

$57$80$103$126$179$233$317$414$517$616$716$816

8.75%

$80$126$172$218$325$432$601$800

$1,000$1,199$1,398$1,598 17.25%

$95$141$187$233$340$448$616$816

$1,015$1,214$1,414$1,613 17.50%

$141$233$325$417$632$846

$1,184$1,582$1,981$2,380$2,778$3,177 35.00%

$77$113$150$187$273$359$494$653$813$972

$1,132$1,291 14.00%

$113$187$261$334$506$678$948

$1,267$1,585$1,904$2,223$2,542 27.50%

$46$64$83$101$144$187$255$334$414$494$573$653

7.00%

$64$101$138$175$261$347$481$641$800$960

$1,119$1,27914.00%

0 - 25

0 - 25

26 - 35

26 - 35

56 - 65

56 - 65

76+

76+

66-75

66-75

36 - 55

36 - 55

GroupAdvantage Standard Plan

GroupAdvantage Plus Plan

Plan Cost

Plan Cost

Trip Cost

Trip Cost

Trip Length 16 - 30 Days

Trip Length 16 - 30 Days

Trip Length Up To 15 Days

Trip Length Up To 15 Days

$47$57$68$79$99

$119$139$159$179$199$219$239

3.00%

$67$91

$115$139$195$251$339$443$547$651$755$859

9.50%

$63$77$90

$104$136$169$219$279$339$399$458$518

6.00%

$77$104$132$159$224$288$389$509$629$748$868$987

11.25%

$103$126$149$172$225$279$363$463$563$662$762$862

9.50%

$126$172$218$264$371$478$647$846

$1,046$1,245$1,444$1,64418.00%

$164$210$256$302$409$517$685$885

$1,084$1,283$1,483$1,68218.50%

$210$302$394$486$701$915

$1,253$1,651$2,050$2,449$2,847$3,24636.00%

$132$169$205$242$328$414$549$708$868

$1,027$1,187$1,34615.00%

$169$242$316$389$561$733

$1,003$1,322$1,641$1,960$2,279$2,59728.50%

$83$101$120$138$181$224$291$371$451$531$610$690

7.75%

$101$138$175$212$297$383$518$678$837$997

$1,156$1,31614.65%

0 - 25

0 - 25

26 - 35

26 - 35

56 - 65

56 - 65

76+

76+

66-75

66-75

36 - 55

36 - 55

Up to $500$501 to $1,000

$1,001 to $1,500$1,501 to $2,000$2,001 to $3,000$3,001 to $4,000$4,001 to $5,000$5,001 to $6,000$6,001 to $7,000$7,001 to $8,000$8,001 to $9,000$9,001 to $10,000$10,001 to $25,000*

Up to $500$501 to $1,000

$1,001 to $1,500$1,501 to $2,000$2,001 to $3,000$3,001 to $4,000$4,001 to $5,000$5,001 to $6,000$6,001 to $7,000$7,001 to $8,000$8,001 to $9,000$9,001 to $10,000$10,001 to $25,000*

*Rates are based on a percentage of Trip cost for Trips with a cost of $10,001 to $25,000.

*Rates are based on a percentage of Trip cost for Trips with a cost of $10,001 to $25,000.

terms&conditions

GENERALThetransportationofguestsandbaggageonboardthevesselsofAmericanQueenSteamboatCompanyisgovernedbytheseTermsandConditionsandthePassageTicketContractwhichwillbesenttoyouapproximatelyfour(4)weekspriortoyourvacationandisavailableuponrequestoronlineatwww.aqsc.com.YourpaymentofdepositorfullfareconstitutesagreementtothetermsandconditionsofthePassageTicketContract,whoseprovisionsshallprevail,whichincludeslimitationsandexonerationsoftheliabilitiesandobligationsofCarrier.Youshouldreadandunderstandthesetermsandconditionscarefullybeforemakingadeposit.TheAmericanQueen,AmericanEmpressandAmericanDuchessareoperatedbytheAmericanQueenSteamboatOperatingCompany,LLC,areregularlyinspectedbytheU.S.CoastGuard,areAmericanflagged,andemployAmericanofficers,crewandstaff.DEFINITIONSTheterms“you”and“Guests”refertoanyandallperson(s)namedonthefrontoftheConfirmationandincludeallchildrenorothersunderthecareorcontrolofthenamedperson(s).Theterm“Carrier”includestheAmericanQueenSteamboatCompany,itsparentandaffiliatedentities,thevessels,theowners,charterers,operators,agents,andmastersandcrewsthereof,anysubstitutedorconnectingship,theowners,charterersandoperatorsandalllaunchesbelongingtoanysuchshiporownedoroperatedbytheowners,charterersoroperators.Theterm“Fare”includesvoyagefareaswellasallhotel,landpackage(s),andshoreexcursionspurchasedfromCarrier.Fares are in U.S. Dollars, are per guest, are based on doubleoccupancy,and do not include air or land t ransportation. FaresforSI,SOandCSCategoriesarebasedonsingleoccupancy.Portchargesof$109to$537perguestareadditionalandnotincludedinthefare.Allfares,itineraries,themes,entertainment,shoreexcursionsandothervoyageattributesaresubjecttochangewithoutnoticeandwereservetherighttonothonoranypublishedpricesthatwedeterminewereerroneousduetoprinting,electronicorclericalerror.DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENTForconfirmationofindividualreservations,adepositof$500perpersonisduewithinthree(3)daysofyourinitialreservationfornon-promotionalfares.Thebalanceofthevoyagefareisdueninety(90)daysbeforedeparture,andallreservationsnotfullypaidatsuchtimewillbecanceledandsubjecttothecancellationprovisionssetforthinthecancellationpolicybelow.AmericanQueenSteamboatCompanyacceptsthefollowingformsofpayment:MasterCard,Visa,Discover,Diner’sClub,AmericanExpressorcheck.Reservationsmadeninety(90)daysorlessbeforethedeparturedatewillrequirepaymentinfullatthetimeofbooking.CANCELLATIONSGuestswhomustcanceltheirvoyageoranypartoftheirvacationpackageforanyreason,includingmedicalorfamilyreasons,aresubjecttothecancellationfeesasoutlinedbelow.PleaseseetheTravelProtectionsectionfordetailsoncancellationprotection.TheAmericanQueenSteamboatCompanyreservestherighttocancelallreservationsforwhichfinalpaymentisnotreceivedninety(90)dayspriortothevoyageCommencementDate.Allcancellationsaresubjecttoa$250perpersonadministrativefeepercruiseand/orpersegmentifamultiplecruisebooking.CANCELLATION POLICYDays Prior to Departure Per Person Cancellation FeeUpto91days........................... $250perpersonAdministrative90-61days........................................................ 50%ofgrossfare60-31days........................................................ 75%ofgrossfare30-0days........................................................ 100%ofgrossfareTravelProtectionpremiumsarenon-refundable. Carrierisnotobligatedtorefundanyportionofthefareorotherpaymentsforguestswhomustleavethevoyageprematurelyformedicalorotherreasons.TRAVEL PROTECTION INFORMATIONTravelProtectionplansareavailablefromvariousinsuranceproviders and are recommended.Plans can be obtainedthatprovideprotectionintheeventoftripcancellation,tripinterruption,unexpectedsicknessorinjuryordamagetobaggageorpersonaleffects.Werecommendthatyoupurchasetravelprotectiontohelpprovidecoverageupto100%ofyourvacationcostastherearenoexceptionstoAmericanQueenSteamboatCompany’scancellationpenalties.

ATravelProtectionplan,providedbyTravelexInsuranceServices,canbepurchasedthroughAmericanQueenSteamboatCompanytohelpprovidecoveragefortripcancellation,tripinterruption,traveldelay,medicalexpenses,baggageandpersonaleffectsandbaggagedelay.Thepre-existingmedicalconditionexclusioncanbewaivedifthetravelprotectionpremiumispaidwith14daysoftheinitialvoyagedeposit.PleaserefertotheDescriptionofCoverage,foundatwww.AQSC.com/your-voyage/travel-protectionforasummaryoftheplandetailsonbenefits,coverages,limitationsandexclusions.PleasecallAmericanQueenSteamboatCompanyReservationstollfreeat1-888-749-5280forpricinganddetails.INCLUDED IN YOUR FARE•One(1)nightpre-cruisehotelstay

withtransfertothevessel•Bottledwaterandsoftdrinks•Selectwineandbeeratdinner•Allmealsonboardthevessel•Allstandardshoreexcursions•AllonboardentertainmentNOT INCLUDED IN YOUR FARE•PortCharges•Airfaretoandfromyourhomecity•Transfertoandfromtheairport•Alcoholicbeverages•Optionalpremiumshoreexcursions•Discretionarygratuitiestovesselcrew

andtouroperators•TravelProtectionPlanHOTEL STAYSOneincludedpre-voyagehotelnightisprovidedaspartofthevoyagefare.Additionalpre-voyagehotelnightsmaybepurchasedforanadditionalcharge.Guestsarerequiredtopresentacreditcarduponhotelcheck-intocovertheirincidentalcharges.Post-voyagehotelnightsarenotincludedinthevoyagefareandmaybepurchasedforanadditionalcharge.Amaximumofthreepre-voyageandthreepost-voyagehotelnightsisallowedforanybooking.Inlieuofanincludedpre-voyagehotelnightonanyvoyage,a$50perpersonhotelcreditisavailableuponrequestanddependentuponvoyagedate.Onaback-to-backvoyage,twoincludedhotelnightsoracombinationofoneincludedhotelnightplusa$50perpersonhotelcreditwillbegrantedinlieuoftakingasecondincludedhotelnight.AdditionalroomnightavailabilityisbasedontheAQSCstandardannualrateandisnotguaranteed.TheAQSCpre-voyagehotelmayofferadirectpromotionalratethroughouttheyearthatislowerthantheAQSCstandardannualrate.ADVANCE TRAVEL INFORMATIONU.S.citizensorpermanentresidentsoftheU.S.travelingexclusivelyinsideU.S.bordersdonotneedapassportorvisafortravel.HomelandSecuritylawsrequirethatallgueststravelwithgovernment-issuedphotoidentification(ID)(suchasadriver’slicense)atalltimes.IDmustbepresentedatthetimeofboarding.GuestswithoutproperIDwillbedeniedboarding.Carrierisrequiredtoprovideallguests’IDinformationincludingIDnumber,expirationdateandplaceofissuetotheCoastGuardand/orothergovernmententitiespriortothevessel’sdeparture.GuestsmustprovidethisinformationtoCarrierinadvance.Traveldocumentswillnotbereleaseduntilreceived.CanadiancitizensorpermanentresidentsofCanadaenteringtheU.S.arerequiredtobringtheirpassport.Forothernationalities,passportsarerequiredtoentertheU.S.ItisyourresponsibilitytocheckwithyourlocalU.S.embassy/consulatetoconfirmvisarequirementsandtoobtainthepropervisa.DOCUMENTATIONFinaltraveldocuments,includingitineraryandvouchers(ifapplicable)willbesentapproximatelyfour(4)weekspriortodeparture.Reservationmustbepaidinfullandguestidentificationinformationmustbereceivedbeforedocumentswillbesent.HEALTH & DISABILITYREQUIREMENTSGuestsmustnotifyusinwritingatthetimeofbookingofanyphysicalormentalillness,disabilityorotherconditionsforwhichspecialaccommodationsortheuseofawheelchairisnecessaryorcontemplated.Also,wemustbenotifiedofanymedicaltreatmentthatmayrendertheguestunfitfortravelorconstituteariskordangertotheguestoranyoneelseonboard.Thevesselsdonotcarryamedicaldoctoraboard.Acutemedicalconditionswillrequireyoutodisembarktobeattendedtobyshoresideemergencyand/ormedicalresponse.Guestsneedinganyform

ofassistanceandthosewhoarephysicallydisabledmustbeaccompaniedbysomeonewhowilltakefullresponsibilityforanyneededassistanceduringthecruiseandintheeventofanemergency.Wereservetherighttorefusepassagetoanyonewho,inoursoleopinion,mayaffectthehealth,safetyorenjoymentofotherguests.Guestsrequiringawheelchairmustprovidetheirowncollapsiblewheelchair.Pleasebeawarethatsomeportsofcall,shoreexcursions,docks,gangwaysandotherrequirementsmayprecludeawheelchairguestfromleavingthevessel;thisdecisionwillbemadebytheship’scaptainandisbinding.Also,theremaybecertainphysicalconditions,includingraiseddoorwaythresholdsfrom2to16inches,stairwaysandnarrowpassagewayswithinthevesselthatmaylimitorprecludetheaccessibilityofwheelchairgueststosomeareas.Werecommendyoupurchasetravelprotection,eithertheplanweofferoraplanfromyourTravelAgent.Withtravelprotectionyoucanrelaxandenjoyyourtripwithpeaceofmind.FEDERAL MARITIMECOMMISSION PROTECTIONUnderPublicLaw89-777,theFMCrequiresvesselshavingberthorstateroomaccommodationsfor50ormorepassengersandwhichembarkpassengersfromU.S.portstomaintainacceptableevidenceoffinancialresponsibilitytoindemnifypassengersfornonperformanceoftransportation.AmericanQueenSteamboatCompanymaintainsanescrowagreementtoprotectpassengerpaymentsforwatertransportation.ThisescrowagreementhasbeenreviewedandapprovedbytheFederalMaritimeCommission.UNITED STATES FLAGGED VESSELSTheAmericanQueen,AmericanEmpressandAmericanDuchesshavebeendesignedandbuiltintheUnitedStates.AsU.S.FlaggedVessels,thisstatusmeansthatwealsoprotectyouwiththehigheststandardsforsafetyandhealth,includingregularinspectionsandcertificationsbytheUnitedStatesCoastGuard,TheUnitedStatesPublicHealthService,andtheFederalCommunicationsCommission.ThevesselsareAmericanownedandoperated.AsU.S.FlaggedVessels,theAmericanQueen,AmericanEmpressandAmericanDuchessarecapableofoperatinguniqueitinerariesnotpossibleonforeign-ownedorforeign-builtvessels.ONBOARD CREDITCanbeusedtowardonboardpurchasesnotcoveredinthecruisefare,likeshoreexcursions,spatreatmentsandboutiquepurchases.OnboardCreditisnon-refundable,non-transferable,hasnocashvalueandmaynotbeusedtopaygratuities.AnyunusedportionofanOnboardCreditisforfeited,ifnotused,attheendofthevoyage.SMOKINGSmokingispermittedonlyindesignatedoutsideareasaboardtheAmericanQueen,AmericanEmpressandAmericanDuchess.Allinteriorsofthevesselsincludingallcabins,staterooms,diningroomsandloungesarestrictlynon-smoking.DINING ARRANGEMENTSTheAmericanQueenandAmericanEmpressofferopenseatingforbreakfastandlunch;therearetwoseatingtimesfordinner.Tomakeaseatingrequest,pleasecallyourTravelAgent,groupleader,orourReservationsDepartmentatyourearliestconvenienceaftermakingareservation.Wewillmakeeveryefforttohonoryourrequest;however,actualseatingassignmentsarenotguaranteedandcanonlybeconfirmedattimeofdeparture.TheAmericanDuchessofferssingle-seatingforbreakfast,lunchanddinner.GAMBLINGGamblingisnotavailableorpermittedontheAmericanQueen,AmericanEmpressorAmericanDuchess.ANIMALSOnlydesignatedserviceanimalsarepermittedonboard.PleasenotifyAmericanQueenSteamboatCompanyinadvanceofdepartureifyouplantobringalongaserviceanimalbecauseofadisability.GRATUITIESGratuitiesof$17.50perguestperdaywillbeautomaticallychargedtoyouronboardaccount.Termsandconditionsareaccurateattimeofprinting,aresubjecttochangewithoutnoticeandwearenotresponsibleforerrorsoromissionstherein.Forthelatesttermsandconditions,visit

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RESPONSIBILITY: The Newark Museum/GlobeQuesters act only as agents for the passenger with respect to arrangements for this Cruise, and exercise every care possible. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity in connection with the services of any provider used in carrying out this Cruise or for acts of default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passengers or in carrying out any other arrangements of the Cruise. We cannot accept responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes caused by the service providers - all such losses or expenses will be borne exclusively by the passenger. The Newark Museum reserves the right to decline acceptance of any person as member of the Cruise or to require any participant to withdraw from the Cruise at any time when such action is determined to be in the best interests of the health, safety and general welfare of the group or of the individual participant. The American Queen’s Terms and Conditions covering the Cruise -- immediately preceding this section -- contains important detailed information and should be reviewed thoroughly. By paying deposit on this Cruise, all persons covered by the Cruise Reservation acknowledge they have read carefully, understand and agree to the schedule of activities and Terms and Conditions for the Cruise as stated in this brochure. Further, each person accepts any risks thereof and the conditions set forth therein and each agrees to release and hold harmless Newark Museum, Martin McCarthy (DBA GlobeQuesters) Ulysses Grant Dietz, Bertram Hayes-Davis and any of their officers or representatives from any and all liability for delays, injuries or death, or for the loss of or damage to, his/her property however occurring during any portion of the Cruise program.

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