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Delta Queen Hotel

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Delta Queen Riverboat Hotel

The Legendary Delta Queen now moored in Chattanooga, the last fully operational, overnight passenger steamboat in the country, is the newest landmark Chattanooga hotel . This grand lady had logged over two million miles, carried over half a million passengers and is the only boat to be inducted into the National Marine Hall of Fame while still in service. She has entertained Presidents, foreign dignitaries and a multitude of celebrities.

Chattanooga accommodations are right in the middle of the vibrant North Shore scene at Coolidge Park Landing. Plenty of self parking is located near our dock and available to the guests. The Delta Queen is a quick drive or an enjoyable walk (across the Pedestrian Bridge) to the Southside of the Tennessee River and the heart of downtown Chattanooga where many area attractions reside such as the Tennesee Aquarium and Hunter Museum of Art.

The Delta Queen offers an ideal base of operations for your exploration of Chattanooga attractions .  All aboard for a unique Chattanooga hotel experience…

So, if you’re looking for something extraordinary among the offerings of Chattanooga hotels, right in the middle of the action, with a bed rocking to the rhythm of the Tennessee River, the Delta Queen is your choice for an unforgettable stay in the Scenic City.

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We appreciate your patience as the Delta Queen secures the necessary funds and resources to begin our extensive renovation process. We look forward to welcoming you aboard as soon as it’s possible to do so.

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DELTA BAR & GRILL

Welcome aboard our authentic paddlewheel riverboat, revived to its former glory and moored along the Old Sacramento Waterfront. Originally built in 1927, The Delta King has been restored and converted into a boutique hotel with one-of-a-kind facilities for riverfront dining, nightlife, conference facilities, and a beautiful riverside wedding venue. 

HISTORIC PADDLEWHEEL RIVERBOAT IN THE HEART OF OLD SACRAMENTO

Take a trip down memory lane, and stay with us aboard the refurbished Delta King. Our rooms have been converted from the original staterooms to comfortable chambers with views of the Old Sacramento Historic District and the Sacramento River. Ideally located adjacent to downtown, the Delta King offers an authentic cultural perspective to the blossoming city.  

Experience the beauty of the Old Sacramento Historic District in our unrivaled riverfront setting. The Pilothouse Restaurant and the Delta Bar & Grill offer fresh, seasonal dishes throughout our menus from Breakfast to our craft cocktails. We have created a dining and nightlife experience for all to enjoy on the Sacramento River. 

MEETINGS, EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Choose the Delta King to host your unforgettable experience. With sweeping waterfront views, private verandas and interior spaces to accommodate parties big and small, we have the perfect wedding package that makes our unique venue one that your guests will remember for years to come.

Located on the Old Sacramento Waterfront and adjacent to downtown and the Golden 1 Center, The Delta King is the perfect choice to host meetings, conferences, banquets, and special events for local and visiting guests. With numerous onboard spaces and varying capacities and functionalities to choose from, we bring an old world charm to your business meetings and events in the historic capital of California. 

With eight private dining rooms and a theater capable of seating up to 160 people, we have spaces that reflect the storied past of the area, perfect to host birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, reunions, retirements, and special events. We’re happy to provide a tour of our authentic riverboat, create a catering proposal designed to delight, and find the perfect space aboard to fit your needs.

PACKAGES AND SPECIAL EVENTS

WEDDINGS ABOARD THE DELTA KING

Murder mystery dinner show, happy hour  aboard the delta king.

We have a variety of options available for discerning engaged couples, from

elopement packages to commemorate the

special occasion in your lives to

full-service wedding packages that will

leave your guests speechless.

Our happiest moments are when we can help execute events that are cherished forever by the couples that choose

the Delta King as their wedding venue.

Back by popular demand, the Delta King is proud to present its new and improved Murder Mystery Dinner Show....

"Murder on the Delta King!"

Ticket price includes a delicious

three-course dinner and a whodunit murder mystery show to die for.

Join in on the fun!

Purchase your tickets now

by clicking this link below.

Join us aboard the Delta King

for Happy Hour

Monday - Thursday

4 PM - 6 PM.

50% off Well Drinks

50% off signature cocktails

$2 off draft beers

$2 off House Red/House White Wine

One of the most unique and interesting hotels ever. Staying here is like stepping back in time. The Delta King and Queen ran overnight between Sacramento and San Francisco for many years and now you can recreate that experience! If you are visiting Sacramento, this is the place to stay.                                                        –  Gary R.

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MS Delta Queen is an authentic American stern paddle-wheel steamboat. The ship has historically been used for cruises on Mississippi River and its tributaries, and mostly in Southern USA. Following a major refit, the boat was scheduled to start operations in 2020, with voyages on Mississippi, Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee, Arkansas and Kanawha rivers.

The vessel (IMO number 8643327) is currently USA- flagged (MMSI 366950730) and serves as a hotel permanently moored in Sacramento CA .

The riverboat was launched in 1925 and started operations in 1927. The paddlewheeler was docked in Chattanooga Tennessee, serving as a hotel ship until purchased by the newly established Delta Queen Steamboat Company. In March 2015, the vessel was towed to Gulf Island Fabrication Inc shipyard (in Houma Louisiana) to be drydock refurbished to its original condition.

The current shipowner is the Kimmswick Missouri -based Delta Queen Steamboat Company.

Delta Queen has a cross-compound steam powerplant, which engines generate 1,5 MW power output. As propulsion, the boat is moved by its stern-mounted paddlewheel. This riverboat is the last surviving (original) overnight steam-powered cruise ship on Mississippi River.

Shipboard facilities include Forward Cabin Lounge (with a roof-covered terrace/Front Porch of America), Texas Lounge (bar lounge with large windows, comfortable seating, full-service Bar, an open-air terrace/alfresco venue with 4-seat tables), Lobby Hall (Reception Desk/Purser, Gift Shop), Betty Blake Library (Reading Room / Cards Room), Orleans Room (Restaurant & Galley/kitchen), Engine Room Viewing (lounge with views of the stern paddlewheel).

The boat has 5 decks , of which 4 are passenger-accessible and 3 with cabins . All cabins on Sundeck and Texas Deck have direct access to wraparound Promenades (outdoor walking areas) from where via outdoor stairs are accessed other decks.

An unusual feature of the Delta Queen steamboat is the steam calliope mounted on Sundeck (adjacent/aft of the Pilothouse/Navigation Bridge). Calliope is a 19th-century invented musical instrument (aka steam organ / steam piano) producing sounds by sending steam through large whistles. The riverboat's calliope covers about 3 octaves and was used to play the vessel while docking (berthing) and undocking. Sometimes, the ship's Master (Captain) extended this courtesy to other ships as well.

In 1989, Delta Queen was designated a "National Historic Landmark" (NHL, officially recognized by the US government). As such, the cruise ship can't sail with over 50 passengers onboard - based on SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea Act) requirements issued in 1966. That law also prohibits overnight cruises on wooden ships. The riverboat has a steel hull, but its public spaces and all staterooms are mostly of wooden construction. Delta Queen sailed for decades under SOLAS exemption, but this expired in 2008. The historic steamship is also included in the USA's National Register of Historic Places and National Maritime Hall of Fame.

In July 2015, two US senators from Ohio State introduced a bill that would let the riverboat Delta Queen to operate once again overnight passenger cruise service. The bill is a companion to legislation introduced in March 2015. The new legislation would require the installation of modern safety equipment and would grant the riverboat a 15-years exemption to the SOLAS rule (standard practice until 2008).

Currently, the cruise ship is undergoing refits in Houma Louisiana. The refit project is led by Delta Queen Steamboat Company's President and CEO Cornel J. Martin. His partners (Leah and Randy Ingram) previously operated the vessel (IMO 8643327) as a ship hotel, being permanently moored in Chattanooga TN. Steamboat's drydock refit and refurbishment cost were estimated at around USD 5 million.

A provision found in the 2018-modified version of the Senate's USCG authorization bill exempted Delta Queen from federal law and USCG regulations. These regulations currently require vessels with overnight accommodations for 50+ passengers to be made of fireproof materials. The boat's owner redesigned the steamship to passenger capacity 174. In 1966, US law was changed to require fireproofing of boats with large berthing capacity following the 1965 fire on SS Yarmouth Castle (wooden steamship) in the Caribbean. The accident killed 90 people.

Delta Queen cruises on Mississippi and its tributaries. The regularly scheduled itineraries are operated with departures from New Orleans to Memphis TN , St Louis MO , St Paul MN , Cincinnati OH  and other major riverport cities.

The above itinerary map shows all river ports planned to be included in the Delta Queen steamboat's schedule.

Note: You can see the CruiseMapper's list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our River Cruises hub. All companies and their fleets are listed there. For similarly-designed (stern paddlewheel) US riverboats you can check the fleets of American Cruise Lines and American Queen Voyages/Steamboat Company (AQSC) . Also similar (but way smaller) is the Australian steamship Murray Princess (1988-built).

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"The Country Gentlemen" music band (with Charlie Waller as leader) recorded the song "Delta Queen" as part of their 1974 album "Remembrances and Forecasts". Written by Pete Goble and Leroy Drumm, the song was inspired after Leroy saw the steamship cruising down Tennessee River in the early 1970s.

For a few years, there were rumours about Mary Greene's ghost haunting the Delta Queen ship. Mary was the wife of Gordon Greene - Greene Line's founder. Riverboat Captain in her own right, the woman died on the ship on April 22, 1949. Since then, crew and passengers have reported strange occurrences and sounds onboard, attributed to Mary's ghost, particularly around her former quarters.

Delta Queen's sistership is Delta King (launched 1925). The sistership was christened in May 1927 and used to cruise in California (between Sacramento and San Francisco ) on 10-hour long itineraries. In 1981, Delta King sank while laid up in Richmond CA. The boat was raised, towed to Sacramento CA and refurbished (5-year project) at cost USD 9 million. Today, Delta King serves as a 44-room hotel ship (permanently moored in Sacramento CA) featuring a premium restaurant. The ship also doubles as Capital Stage - run by an onboard professional theatre company. This riverboat is also listed in Sacramento's NRHP (National Register of Historic Places) as object deemed worthy of preservation.

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