Delta King, Paddle steamer on Sacramento River, United States

The Delta King is a paddle steamer on the Sacramento River in California and remains permanently moored along the waterfront. This 87-meter vessel now functions as a floating hotel and event venue with guest rooms, a restaurant, and spaces for celebrations and theatrical performances.

The paddle steamer was built in 1927 and transported passengers between Sacramento and San Francisco until 1940. After this period, the vessel served in the Navy during World War II before eventually finding its permanent home in Old Sacramento.

The Delta King and its sister Delta Queen were nicknamed the "Million Dollar Boats" for their costly fittings: cabins with air conditioning and heating, and decks of oak, teak, mahogany and cedar above a Siamese ironwood main deck. The two ships are the mascots of Stagg High School in Stockton, where the Delta King was assembled.

The vessel is located in downtown Old Sacramento right along the river and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors can explore the grounds, but should check ahead for access to specific areas since the ship's availability varies depending on events and functions.

In 1959 the ship was used for filming "Adventure on the Mississippi"; because its paddle wheel had been removed, it appears only from the front in long-lens shots, moved by a tug on the far side, with two false smokestacks added and the original funnel painted sky blue.