The American Queen Docks for Good News | February 26, 2024 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy La Crosse is losing one of its Mississippi riverboats. The American Queen last week announced that it is closing, and ending all operations. La Crosse was one of the destinations for the Queen, and tourism officials say the boat will be missed. A.J. Frels with Explore La Crosse says the boats brought a lot of visitors, and he said there will be a ripple effect. No one is saying just why the Queen shut down. No one is saying what will happen with the boat, or with anyone who may have booked reservations for next summer.