I remember the first time leaving the Delta Queen, after our Pittsburgh to Cincinnati cruise in 1995. It really felt like leaving a family member for ever. At that time we didn’t know when and whether at all we’ll return to the Delta Queen and I admit I had some tears in my eyes when walking down the stage. The feelings were strong, and we returned in 1998 and from then every year, at least to one of the boats, the Delta Queen, Mississippi Queen or American Queen. — Franz Neumeier, Munich, Germany