American Duchess to start paddlewheeler visits in La Crosse for 2021 Only ticketed guests and crew will be allowed on-board. July 16, 2021 6:11 PM Greg White Updated: The American Duchess is expected to arrive about 11 a.m. It marks the American Queen Steamboat Company’s first return to the Upper Mississippi River in more than a year. While you can see the boat from the park only ticketed guests and crew will be allowed on-board. Upcoming paddlewheeler stops in La Crosse: American Duchess Paddlewheel Friday July 30th 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday August 4th 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. American Countess Paddlewheel