In all the years since, I have visited her when I could and always looked forward to the time when she came home to Cincinnati — which was her home port for many, many years. She is an icon of the time that made the Queen City THE queen city of the west. I pray that the legislature will come to her rescue and to save the 150 jobs of the talented and dedicated folks who man her.Delta Queen Hotel has announced the Delta Queen Crew Club, a program that recognizes the beloved boat’s most loyal fans by offering an opportunity to commemorate their trips and service with the purchase of a brass-plated nameplate.
Former passenger plaques will be engraved with the name of the passenger, their home port, the year of their first cruise, and the number of cruises they have taken on the Delta Queen. For those that served on the Delta Queen, plaques will be engraved with their name and title, their home port, the year they started, and the number of years of service.
The plaques will be adhered to one of the vessel’s three decks just below the handrails at ankle level. Sydney Slome, proprietor of the Delta Queen Hotel, assured that the process will not compromise the boat’s historic integrity in any way.
The weather resistant 3×6-inch plaques are available for purchase for $100. This special offer is limited in number and is only available to past passengers and former officers, crew, staff, employees and entertainers of the Delta Queen; plaques may be purchased in memory of a loved and/or respected one.
To become a member of the Delta Queen Crew Club and order a plaque for yourself or someone you love this holiday season, call (800)499-9877 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or purchase on-line at www.deltaqueenhotel.com. You'll also find some more details about the program there.
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