TORONTO — Travel agents are sure to get onboard with American Queen Steamboat Company’s agent cruise rates in August and September.

Priced at US$125 per person, per night for AQSC and $200 per person, double occupancy, per night with sister company Victory Cruise Lines (200% single supplement), the rates apply to the following voyages:

• New Orleans to Memphis: American Queen departing Aug. 26, and American Queen departing Sept. 9
• Memphis to New Orleans: American Queen departing Sept. 2

Agents must apply within 45 days of the sail date and create a log-in on AQSC’s agent site. Log in is required to fill out the online application form. Prices do not include port charges or gratuities, transportation to/from the vessel, pre-cruise hotel stay or airfare.

Agents must be Steamboat Academy-certified and hold a valid IATA or CLIA card. Once requests are approved and bookings are made, full payment is due within three business days.

“Having a firsthand onboard experience gives you more confidence to close the sale with your clients,” said the company. “There is no better time to sail with us than at the beginning of the season so that you can get your clients excited about cruise possibilities for this year.”

American Queen Steamboat Company and sister cruise line Victory Cruise Lines are represented in Canada by Cruise Strategies.

To apply for the agent rates, go to AQSC’s agent portal here.