Delta Queen Steamboat Company
Historical SitesOhio, United States51-200 Employees
Delta Queen Steamboat Company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates and preserves the National Historic Landmark steamboat Delta Queen. Its core activity is the long-term stewardship and operational management of the vessel, offering overnight cruises for up to 176 passengers along the Mississippi, Ohio, Cumberland, and Tennessee rivers. The company serves travelers seeking historical and experiential cruising on a historic riverboat, addressing interests in heritage tourism and river navigation experiences. Positioned within the historical sites sector, it focuses on preserving a culturally significant vessel while providing a niche hospitality and excursion product on multiple river systems. The organization is structured to maintain and operate the steamboat over the long term from its Ohio-based location and carries a workforce positioned to support these preservation and voyage activities.