Indulge Yourself

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An American Queen Steamboat Company river journey is a combination of many elements ranging from our friendly American crew and antebellum décor to comforting yet contemporary cuisine and an atmosphere infused with the memories of Mark Twain. Traveling with us is a voyage through America’s Heartland and as much as the past is part of your vacation thanks to the rich history of the destinations we visit, the American Queen has an elegance about her that elevates travel to an entirely new level. Many of our guests choose to pamper themselves with a visit to our AQ Spa by Pevonia. At first, it might seem unusual to have a spa aboard a riverboat that was built to resemble the vessels of another century, but that’s not the case at all.

Travel on the American Queen is relaxing but it is also gracious, rewarding and as indulgent as you want it to be. With our attention to detail in the cuisine, the acclaimed entertainment and the complimentary shore excursions in every port of call, a spa experience not only fits into the onboard ambiance, it is an expected amenity based on the level of anticipation we’ve created for our guests. It’s entirely possible to turn traveling America’s rivers into a true week at the spa, if you desire.

What are some of our most popular and recommended treatments?

QUEEN’S SHEA BUTTER WRAP
The ultimate in total relaxation and tranquility, this one-hour treatment is a restorative journey to deeply nourished skin. Your therapist begins by eliminating dead skin using bath salts or a scrub. An aromatic oil of your choice will tantalize the senses while indulging your skin along with ultra-moisturizing and healing Shea Butter. While you are cocooned in warmth, the Shea Butter stimulates collagen production while being absorbed into the skin, making it soft and supple to the touch. A pampering 30-minute massage completes your journey.

TROPICAL INDULGENCE SCRUB & WRAP
Embark on a trip to paradise! Our de-aging body wrap treatment is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, collagen, peptides and retinols that restore your skin to the hydrated youthful condition that nature intended you to have. An exfoliation with a foaming enzyme and sea salt mousse removes dead cells. Your skin will delight in the creamy Tropicale yogurt wrap as it cocoons your body in warmth. Close your eyes while you are transported to the fresh breezes of the tropics. After the refreshing body mist and balm, you’ll awaken to rejuvenated, firm and glowing skin.

FIRM & SMOOTH TREATMENT
Achieve more toned and firm skin with our green coffee body wrap. This anticellulite and rejuvenation treatment reveals slimmer, smoother and tightened skin while providing the benefits of relaxation and tension relief. The active components in the green coffee concentrate, cellulite activating gel and svelte body cream offer these benefits: controls fat infiltration, eliminates stored fluid, releases and eliminates toxins, stimulates fat splitting lipolysis, and activates fat dissolution.

RIVER STONE FUSION MASSAGE
Smooth river stones provide penetrating heat to warm and relax the muscles, allowing the therapist to work more deeply to relieve stress and promote the body’s natural healing. Relieve intense muscle tension while receiving a decadent sensory experience.

The spa facilities on the American Queen, just like those in many of the world’s finest resorts and spas, use Pevonia products. Pevonia spa treatments are designed for optimum de-aging and unparalleled rejuvenation. Pevonia green skincare products and in-spa treatments unite the finest natural botanical and marine ingredients with advanced technology and delivery systems to ensure the products reach the deepest layers of the skin.

The American Queen Steamboat Company was drawn to Pevonia for many reasons, including their commitment to the environment. Protecting the earth and maintaining an affinity with nature and its precious resources is an integral part of Pevonia’s philosophy. Cruelty-free and post-consumer recyclable and reusable packaging affirms Pevonia’s dedication and Pevonia supports environmental conservation as well as more than 100 philanthropic organizations.

There is a lot to experience when traveling on the American Queen but we always urge our guests to go that one extra step to ensure relaxation. That’s why we created the AQ Spa by Pevonia. There’s nothing else quite like it on America’s rivers!