American Queen suspends ship operations

American Queen Steamboat's American Queen on the Mississippi River in New Orleans. David Krapf photo.

American Queen Steamboat Co. Saturday said it would suspend all ship operations and resume service April 12 because of coronavirus problems nationwide.

The New Albany, Ind.-based company said it made the decision “following widespread governmental restrictions across ports, cities and public institutions.”

Current sailings will conclude as scheduled, the company said, and it is contacting booked passengers about their upcoming cruises and options. It has canceled 16 sailings including specialty...

https://www.workboat.com/news/passenger-vessels/american-queen-suspends-ship-operations/

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