river cruises

CDC says not to travel on riverboat cruises, cruise ships

The CDC recommends that all people avoid travel on cruise ships, including river cruises, worldwide, because the risk of Covid-19 on cruise ships is very high. It is especially important that people with an increased risk of severe illness avoid travel on cruise ships, including river cruises.

Cruise passengers are at increased risk of person-to-person spread of infectious diseases. Outbreaks of Covid-19 have been reported on cruise ships.

Passengers who decide to go on a cruise should get tested...

https://www.workboat.com/news/government/cdc-says-not-to-travel-on-riverboat-cruises-cruise-ships/

A-Rosa plans to restart Rhine and Danube cruises within a month

Following announcements from regional German authorities and their Austrian counterparts on the relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown measures, European, river cruise company A-Rosa River Cruises says it plans to restart selected departures on the Rhine and Danube by early June, if not sooner.

It says that the move follows a relaxation of rules regarding the opening of hotels, restaurants, and river cruises and day cruises for tourists, which will come into effect in May.

Joerg Eichler, CEO of A-Rosa...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/a-rosa-plans-to-restart-rhine-and-danube-cruises-within-a-month/

American Queen river cruiser gets stretched at Gulf Island

The Kanesville Queen was cut in half to receive a new 60' midsection and become the American Countess. American Queen Steamboat Co. photo

The Kanesville Queen was sliced in half, bulked up and just put back together on its way to becoming American Queen Steamboat Co.’s fourth vessel, the American Countess, the company said.

The transformation at Gulf Island Shipyards, Houma, La., added a 60’ midbody to the 24-year-old casino boat that originally measured 257’x78’x14’. The 245-passenger overnight paddle wheeler is expected to start cruising the Mississippi River April 5, 2020, and later the Ohio and Tennessee rivers.

“The American...

https://www.workboat.com/news/passenger-vessels/american-queen-river-cruiser-gets-stretched-at-gulf-island/