Riverboat Schedule

2023 Schedule at the Port of Cape Girardeau

Please note, dates are highly likely to change & changes often come last minute. This page will be updated as we receive changes from the paddlewheel riverboat companies.

Due to security concerns, public tours of the riverboats are not available.

*Updated as of 7/25/2023
American Symphony
Mon. Jun. 19, 2023
8am – 8pm
American Queen
Thur. Jun. 29th, 2023
8am – 6pm
American Countess
Sat. Jul. 1, 2023
12pm – 5pm
American Queen
Sat. Jul. 8, 2023
8am-1pm
American Queen
Fri. Jul. 14, 2023
12pm – 6pm
American Countess
Thur. Aug. 3, 2023
8am – 6pm
American Serenade
Sun. Aug. 20, 2023
8am – 8pm
American Countess
Sun. Aug. 27, 2023
7am – 2pm
American Queen
Fri. Sep. 22, 2023
12pm – 6pm

The American Heritage, formerly Queen of the Mississippi, was built in 2015 and is operated by American Cruise Lines. This paddlewheeler features five decks and can accommodate 150 passengers.

The American Splendor, formerly America, was built in 2016 and is also operated by American Cruise Lines, and can hold 185 passengers.

The American Melody  was built in 2021. This ship features a four story atrium in the center. This boat is also operated by American Cruise Lines, and can hold 175 passengers.

The American Symphony is a new ship, inaugurated in 2022. This ship features showcases panoramic views throughout, including an impressive four-story glass atrium in the center of the ship. This boat is also operated by American Cruise Lines, and can hold 175 passengers.

The American Queen is the largest steamboat ever built, with a capacity of 436 passengers and a crew of 160. The ship was built in 1995 and is a six deck recreation of a classic Mississippi riverboat. Operated by the American Queen Steamboat Company.

The American Duchess was built in 2017 and can accommodate 166 passengers.  The American Duchess is overseen by the American Queen Steamboat Company.

The American Countess is the newest paddlewheeler boat by the American Queen Steamboat Company, can accommodate up to 245 passengers, and includes four decks.

Ticket information for the American Heritage, the American Splendor, the American Melody, and the American Symphony is available at AmericanCruiseLines.com, or at 800-460-4518. Ticket information for the American Queen, the American Duchess, and the American Countess is available at AmericanQueenSteamboatCompany.com, or at 888-749-5280.