Queen of Mississippi

The Sun Deck provides a pleasant environment to relax and enjoy the stunning views with deck furniture in shaded areas. There is also a putting green. Relax with a book in one of the six lounges including the paddlewheel lounge, or in the Mark Twain Library and chart room. The vessel is spacious enough to allow for both quiet relaxation and socialising with your fellow travellers. Throughout the day beverages, snacks and pastries are available in the 4th deck lounge and high tea is served in the afternoon. There is a lift to all decks.

The Grand Dining Room comfortably seats all passengers in one sitting and you are free to sit where you choose. The glass enclosed dining room provides an amazing panoramic view to the passing scenery. In keeping with the atmosphere throughout the ship, dining is a casual affair with a smart-casual dress code. Menus are inspired by regional and local specialties, using only the freshest ingredients and prepared by the highly trained chefs. Complimentary wine and beer is served with lunch and dinner. You can choose to enjoy breakfast by room service on your balcony and High Tea is served daily in the 4th deck lounge. Each evening before dinner there will be a complimentary cocktail hour.

The onboard crew are American and offer an exceptional and personalised service. A typical day will include an informal breakfast with your fellow guests followed by time cruising and an exploration ashore with experienced guides. In addition to nightly entertainment, the onboard local experts and historians will enhance your knowledge of the places you are visiting. Through informal lectures, open discussions and activities, they will bring the local history, nature and culture alive with their knowledge and passion for American heritage. There will also be a Noble Caledonia team travelling on board with you.

The majority of staterooms and suites feature a private balcony allowing you to experience breathtaking scenery from the privacy of your stateroom as the Queen of the Mississippi sails along the majestic Mississippi. All cabins offer interior entrances which means that every stateroom has a private view. In-room facilities include phones for complimentary room service, complimentary Wi-Fi, Satellite TV and DVD player and gourmet coffee brewers.

Ship Directory

Please find below further details pertaining to the vessel or click on the booklet to download. 

We are delighted you have chosen the Queen of the Mississippi for your upcoming journey along the iconic Mississippi River.

We have chartered the vessel which was launched in 2015. Accommodating 150 passengers, the vessel travels along America’s most iconic river. Beneath her gleaming woodwork and brass fixtures is a framework of modern cruise ship technology that provides passengers with comfortable surroundings and personalised service whilst cruising the Mississippi. The Queen of the Mississippi features an authentic paddlewheel and some of the most spacious cabins out of all the vessels operating on the Mississippi River today.

The onboard crew is American and provides a personalised service. A typical day will include an informal breakfast with your fellow guests followed by time cruising and an exploration ashore with experienced guides. In addition to nightly entertainment, the onboard local experts and historians will enhance your knowledge of the places you are visiting. There will also be a Noble Caledonia team travelling on board with you.

We hope this information booklet answers any questions you may have pertaining to the vessel and wish you a pleasant voyage. 

VESSEL TECHNICAL DETAILS:

Passengers: 150
Length: 90 metres
Width: 15 metres
Registered: United States
Crew/Staff: 44
Year built: 2015
Language: English
Gross Tonnage: 3102 ITC// 77 GRT
Net Tonnage: 1008 ITC// 53 NRT

AIR CONDITIONING

All cabins have individually controlled heating and air-conditioning.

ALARM

An alarm will be sounded in the event of an emergency. Please follow the instructions provided on board for what to do in the event of an emergency.

ALL ABOARD

Your times for embarkation and disembarkation will be provided by your Cruise Director.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

During your time on board, various announcements will be made by the ship’s crew and the Cruise Director. Please listen out for these announcements as they will be of importance or interest.

BAR/BEVERAGES

Your bill for drinks consumed throughout your journey should be settled at the end of your journey. Soft drinks and snacks are available without charge in some of the ship’s lounges throughout the day. Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner are included in your holiday price.

BEAUTY SALON

No salon is available on board.

BICYCLES

No bicycles are available on board.

CABIN ACCESS

Each cabin will receive their own key cards. Before leaving the ship we kindly ask all passengers to swap the key card with a shore pass which will be provided to you by the ship’s reception desk. After your return to the ship please return your shore pass to reception in exchange for your key card.

CABIN DIMENSIONS

The Owner’s suites measure between 352-445 square feet and feature a private balcony. Categories AAM, AAL and AAC measure 304-328 square feet and feature private balconies. Category A cabins measure 290 square feet and have a large non-opening window. The single cabins measure 203-230 square feet and feature private balconies (cabin 117 has a large non-opening window).

CABIN FACILITIES

All cabins feature a TV, writing desk and stationery, hairdryer, toiletries and coffee machine. 

CRUISE DIRECTOR

A Noble Caledonia Cruise Director will accompany you on your voyage, along with a Noble Caledonia Tour Manager.

CURRENCY

The currency on board is the US Dollar. The ship accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, cash (USD only) and Travellers Cheques (USD only).

DAILY PROGRAMME

Each evening the next day’s programme will be delivered to your cabin.

DRESS CODE

Comfortable and practical attire is recommended during the day for excursions and something dressier for the evening. More formal dress is required only for Welcome and Captain’s dinner (black tie is not necessary).

ELECTRICITY

Voltage on board is 110v/60Hz (American standard) and charging in your cabin is restricted to low voltage electrical appliances only (e.g mobile phone or camera charger). Please note that the use of personal hairdryers, clothing irons, curling tongs etc is strictly prohibited within your cabin. We recommend you take an adaptor with you.

ELEVATOR

An elevator is on board for passenger use. The elevator accesses all decks.

EMERGENCY AND SAFETY PROCEDURES

Full details of the ship’s emergency and safety procedures shall be provided following your embarkation.

FIRE SAFETY

On your cabin door is a deck plan displaying your closest (and all other) emergency exits. Emergency exits are marked in green and fire extinguishers fitted in all corridors.

FIRST AID

Please note there is no doctor on board the vessel. A number of crew are fully trained and certified to provide First Aid. Further medical assistance can be sought from one of the hospitals along the river in the event of emergency. 

FITNESS ROOM

An exercise area is available for use on the ship’s Sun Deck.

GRATUITIES

Gratuities have been included in your holiday price, however if you feel that certain individuals deserve special award, you are of course free to remunerate as you please.

GIFT SHOP

None available on board.

HAIR DRESSER

None available on board.

HOT TUB/SWIMMING POOL

None available on board.

HOUSEKEEPING

Your cabin will be cleaned once a day and you will be provided with a ‘turn down’ service at night.

LAUNDRY

While no laundry service is available on board, a washing machine is available for guests to use on the ship’s Sun Deck without charge.

LIBRARY AND GAMES

A small selection of books, games and magazines are available for use on board.

LOST PROPERTY

Lost property can be handed in to the ship’s reception. Please ensure you have all of your belongings with you before you return home. Should you leave items on board the ship we are only able to return them to you at your own cost.

MEALS

Breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and dinners are included within your holiday price. While all meals are generally served, there is a self-service area at breakfast (fruits, cereals etc) and afternoon teas are also buffet-style. An included cocktail hour with canapés will be available every evening before the commencement of dinner. Dietary requests can be catered for (on request). Please provide any such requests in writing to Noble Caledonia at the time of your reservation and please reiterate these requests to the ship’s Hotel Manager upon your embarkation.

MOSQUITOES

Please ensure you take the appropriate precautions to guard against mosquito bites.

OPERATIONAL CHANGES

Despite our meticulous planning efforts, there may be times when changes must be made to the daily programme due to circumstances beyond our control such as heavy river traffic or fluctuating water levels. The ship’s Captain and crew along with Noble Caledonia staff will do their utmost to find the best and safest solution. Any changes to the day’s schedule will be communicated as soon as possible.

PAYMENTS ONBOARD

The vessel operates a signed-chit system whereby no payment is immediately required (the vessel only requiring a signature for your purchase) and, only at the end of the cruise will you be presented with your final itemised bill to settle.

POST

The vessel’s crew will be happy to send any post you may have on your behalf (although please note that as they are unable to do so at every port of call, this could take longer than if you were to post yourself). Please note that neither the ship nor Noble Caledonia can be held responsible for items of post that are not successfully delivered on your behalf.

QUESTIONNAIRES

A questionnaire will be provided to all passengers towards the end of their sailing. We would be grateful for you to complete and return this.

RECEPTION

Reception is staffed during peak hours. You will always be able to contact a member of the crew 24 hours a day.

ROOM SERVICE

Room service is available at no additional charge.

SAFE

Safes are only available in the suites aboard the ship. There is also a small safe in reception should you wish to put valuables in here. Please remember to remove all items from the safe prior to departing the vessel at the end of the cruise.

SAFETY

Please take careful note of all safety instructions provided to you by the Master and crew of the vessel. Full safety instructions and a safety video are available to you in your cabin.

SMOKING

Smoking within your cabin or any of the vessel’s public areas is strictly prohibited. Designated smoking areas are provided and can be advised by the ship’s reception upon embarkation.

SUN DECK

The ship has a Sun Deck which is available for guests to enjoy. There may be times, for example at periods of inclement weather or low bridges, whereby it is necessary to close the Sun Deck. Please listen carefully to the Captain and Crew for instruction. Please also note that the Sun Deck and its steps may become slippery if the weather is cool or dew forms. The ship’s Sun Deck is equipped with a putting green.

TELEPHONE

Telephones are provided in all staterooms. To make an internal call to another cabin please dial the corresponding cabin number. The number for the ship’s reception desk will be provided upon embarkation.

VISITORS

Visitors are not permitted aboard the vessel.

WATER

Complimentary water is available during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bottled water is available within your cabin and a number of the ship’s lounges during the day.

WIFI

Wireless internet connection is available on board without charge. The ship also holds a laptop with complimentary internet access within its library for passenger use.

PLEASE NOTE: These details should be used as a guideline only. Information is subject to change.

V.2 September 2019

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