American Queen Voyages: Mississippi River Cruising on American Countess

Editorial Summary

The creator documents a voyage on the American Countess, a new ship operated by the American Queen Steamboat Company, while sailing the Mississippi River. The journey begins with a stop at the Nattaway Mansion and Resort, where the creator utilizes provided bicycles to explore the local area despite high water levels affecting the pier access. Onboard activities include a bourbon tasting led by a Brown Forman expert and a cooking challenge titled Ready Set Cook. The video provides a tour of the ship's amenities, highlighting the spacious sun deck, the fitness center, the lobby, and the various dining areas. As the vessel sails toward Natchez and eventually Memphis, the creator discusses the specific health and safety protocols in place for the inaugural sailing. These measures include social distancing in public areas, limited capacity on excursion coaches, and mandatory COVID-19 testing conducted at the embarkation hotel. The creator concludes by noting that the experience has been hassle free despite the new era of travel requirements.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.