Cruise news (American Countess-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
American Countess and American Duchess to be scrapped by ACL-American Cruise Lines
The future of 4 out of 6 former AQV-American Queen Voyages ships has been decided. Ocean Voyager and Ocean Navigator will return to sailing the...
May 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ACL-American Cruise Lines acquires 4 paddlewheelers/riverboats from AQV-American Queen Voyages
ACL-American Cruise Lines has completed the acquisition of all four paddlewheelers previously belonging to the AQV-American Queen Voyages fleet...
April 3, 2024 - Accidents
AQV-American Queen Voyages cancels February sailings due to operational concerns
AQV-American Queen Voyages has announced the cancellation of several sailings scheduled for February. The decision stems from an unforeseen...
February 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AQV-American Queen Voyages launches new 5- and 6-day itineraries for 2024
Renowned River and Expedition cruise line, AQV-American Queen Voyages, has just announced the launch of new 5- and 6-day itineraries starting in...
August 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
AQV-American Queen Voyages cancels Great Lakes cruises, sells Ocean Navigator and Voyager ships
American Queen Voyages (AQV) has unveiled its plans to shift its focus to river cruises, implementing a series of changes and updates that will...
June 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
American Queen Voyages/AQV is the first cruise line with fleetwide SpaceX Starlink Internet
AQV-American Queen Voyages announced SpaceX Starlink upgrades to its entire fleet of 7, including the award-winning lines Rivers, Lakes & Oceans...
February 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
American Queen Voyages 2024 season's new routes & itineraries
AQV-American Queen Voyages released its 2024 season, marking the furthest in advance a cruise season has opened for reservations in the 10-year...
December 17, 2021 - Cruise Industry
The only fully COVID-vaccinated US river cruise line is AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company announced that its passengers will no longer be required to wear masks onboard or receive pre-cruise COVID...
July 4, 2021 - Cruise Industry
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company restarts on June 14 aboard American Empress
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company announced that its American Empress ship, sailing the Columbia and Snake rivers, would restart operations on...
May 10, 2021 - Cruise Industry
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company and VCL-Victory Cruise Lines announce Spring Sale for 2022
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company and VCL-Victory Cruise Lines announced a Spring Sale for 2022 where passengers can save up to US$2,000 per...
May 8, 2021 - Cruise Industry
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company christens its newest ship, American Countess
A year after the pandemic canceled the debut of AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company's 4th paddle-wheeler riverboat American Countess, godmother...
March 22, 2021 - Cruise Industry
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company announces 2021 Special Edition Voyages
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company announced its 2021 Special Edition Voyages. With itineraries featuring exceptional cruise programming aboard...
November 9, 2020 - Cruise Industry
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company announces itineraries for 2021 cruise season
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company continues to chart unique routes on the USA’s rivers, inviting travelers to explore the country's history...
September 12, 2020 - Cruise Industry
US river lines push back plans to resume cruises
USA's river cruise companies continue to push back plans to resume sailings. On Tuesday, June 30, AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company said its...
July 2, 2020 - Cruise Industry
American Queen Steamboat Company resumes sailings on July 20
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company announced its new timeline for restarting domestic river sailings. While the line's American Duchess is due to...
June 19, 2020