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...

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Dive boat operator suspends operations following deadly fire

The owner of the Truth Aquatics fleet has suspended all operations indefinitely following the Labor Day dive boat fire off the California coast that killed 34 people.

The company said on its website that it will “dedicate our entire efforts to make our boats models of new regulations” working with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Coast Guard.

The Santa Barbara firm apologized to customers seeking reservations and those already booked and said it appreciates expressions of...

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