American Queen Steamboat Co.

American Queen suspends cruises until 2021

American Queen Steamboat Co. (AQSC) has suspended cruises through year’s end and earlier notified states of plans to lay off 250 crew starting Sept. 24 as fallout from Covid-19 persists for passenger vessels.

The New Albany, Ind.-based overnight cruise operator posted on its site that none of its four vessels, including the new American Countess, would be sailing on the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Columbia or Snake rivers through Dec. 31.

“While extending our suspensions through the remainder...

https://www.workboat.com/news/passenger-vessels/american-queen-suspends-cruises-until-2021/

American Queen Steamboat extends suspensions into August

Calling the decision disappointing but necessary, American Queen Steamboat Co. (AQSC) has extended cruise suspensions into August.

Restart dates have been a moving target for overnight passenger vessel operators grappling with local, state and federal directives. New restrictions in Oregon recently forced American Cruise Lines (ACL) to postpone resumption of cruises on the Columbia and Snake rivers.

“We have continued to monitor the climate surrounding COVID-19, we feel that extending our...

https://www.workboat.com/news/passenger-vessels/american-queen-steamboat-extends-suspensions-into-august/

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/

Viking to add cruise ships to North American routes

Global cruise giant Viking Cruises is moving further into the North American market with plans for the increasingly popular Great Lakes and U.S. rivers.

Best known for river cruises, Switzerland-based Viking with a fleet of 79 vessels last week said it was building two expedition ships, which will both serve the Antarctic. The first — the 665’x77’, 378-passenger Viking Octantis being built in Norway by Fincantieri’s Vard – also begins sailing the Great Lakes in April 2022, visiting Michigan,...

https://www.workboat.com/news/passenger-vessels/viking-to-add-cruise-ships-to-north-american-routes/

American Queen Steamboat Co. acquires Victory Cruise Lines

The former Cape Cod Light is one of two vessels acquired by American Queen Steamboat Co. Sunstone Ships photo.

American Queen Steamboat Co. is acquiring two vessels – the original Cape Cod Light and Cape May Light – to expand its reach to the Great Lakes and maybe farther.

Terms of the deal for the Bahamas-flagged Victory I and Victory II marketed by Miami-based Victory Cruise Lines were not disclosed. The transaction which includes the Victory brand is expected to close in early January 2019, American Queen said Monday.

Victory will be a sister brand to American Queen, which has concentrated on the...

https://www.workboat.com/news/passenger-vessels/american-queen-steamboat-co-acquires-victory-cruise-lines/

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