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Named in New Orleans in a ceremony held on the ship's bow by Cheryl Landrieu, wife of New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, the American Eagle is American Cruise Lines' second Mississippi riverboat. The 150-guest vessel looks like a genuine steamboat but is actually diesel-powered.

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First Call: American Eagle

Named in New Orleans in a ceremony held on the ship's bow by Cheryl Landrieu, wife of New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, the American Eagle is American Cruise Lines' second Mississippi riverboat. The 150-guest vessel looks like a genuine steamboat but is actually diesel-powered. Photo Credit: Photos by Peter Knego

Named in New Orleans in a ceremony held on the ship's bow by Cheryl Landrieu, wife of New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, the American Eagle is American Cruise Lines' second Mississippi riverboat. The 150-guest vessel looks like a genuine steamboat but is actually diesel-powered.

The outside spaces on Deck 5 have a shaded area with banks of cushioned chairs and settees as well as a putting green.

On Deck 4 aft, there is a large sunning space and below it on Deck 3 a selection of open-air cardio equipment overlooks the paddlewheel.

The Paddlewheel Lounge on the American Eagle.

The Chart Room features charts illustrating the ship's course.

The Sky Lounge, one of two aft-situated lounges.

Twin beds in a cabin on the American Eagle.

An American Eagle cabin with a King bed.