Cruise news (American Countess-tagged)

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
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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
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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
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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
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AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company christens its newest ship, American Countess
A year after the COVID pandemic canceled the debut of AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company's 4th paddle-wheeler riverboat American Countess...
March 22, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Major Milestone Completed in the Construction of American Countess
The leader in United States' overnight river cruising, American Queen Steamboat Company, completed a major milestone on Friday, March 15, in the...
March 17, 2019
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American Queen Announces Repairs and Updates
American Queen Steamboat Company recently acquired Victory Cruise Lines, and are now making improvements, updates and repairs to its 4 riverboats and...
February 8, 2019
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VIDEO: American Countess Cut in Half as Part of Planned Lengthening
American Queen Steamboat Company released its new time-lapse video of building progress on American Countess at Louisiana's Gulf Island Shipyard in...
November 7, 2018
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