Cruise news (Chicago USA-tagged)
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Victory II christened at Navy Pier, marking Chicago's entry into Great Lakes cruising
On May 12, 2025, Victory Cruise Lines (now part of AQV-American Queen Voyages) christened its vessel, Victory II, at Chicago's Navy Pier, marking the...
May 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Victory Cruise Lines christens Victory I in Toronto, Canada
Victory Cruise Lines (now part of AQV-American Queen Voyages), specializing in all-inclusive, small-ship coastal cruising on the Great Lakes and...
April 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Victory Cruise Lines/VCL returns to Great Lakes and Canadian waters
Victory Cruise Lines/VCL, a boutique operator specializing in small-ship voyages, is preparing to re-enter the U.S. market this April with a renewed...
April 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Victory Cruise Lines' 2026 season to feature new ports and itineraries
VCL-Victory Cruise Lines detailed its 2026 season, presenting 40 all-inclusive voyages that introduce new ports and itineraries, with a significant...
February 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Victory Cruise Lines names Godmothers for ships Victory I and Victory II (2025-relaunched)
Victory Cruise Lines/VCL (operated by American Queen Steamboat Company), set to relaunch in April 2025, has named the godmothers for its vessels...
December 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival hosts travel advisors for exclusive Celebration Key preview
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line recently hosted travel advisors for an informative event focused on the forthcoming exclusive destination, Celebration Key...
June 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line introduces Celebration Key preview event series for travel agents
To celebrate Global Travel Advisor Day, CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is launching a new summer event series called Your Peek at Paradise. This series...
May 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Tauck charters Silversea's ship Silver Shadow for ocean cruises from NYC to Quebec City (2023 fall)
The USA-based travel brand company Tauck announced it would offer "small ship ocean cruises" from Manhattan NYC (New York USA) to Quebec City (Canada...
August 11, 2022 - Cruise Industry
American Queen Voyages celebrates maiden arrival of Ocean Navigator at Chicago’s Navy Pier
AQV-American Queen Voyages celebrated the maiden arrival of its Ocean Navigator ship, with her first passengers arriving at Navy Pier in downtown...
May 20, 2022 - Cruise Industry
American Queen Voyages marks the return of its final Lakes & Oceans ship, Ocean Navigator
AQV-American Queen Voyages marked the return of Ocean Navigator, the final Lakes & Oceans ship to be added back to the fleet, as she welcomed her...
April 12, 2022 - 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
American Queen Voyages to rename Victory I & Victory II ships to Ocean Voyager & Ocean Navigator
AQV-American Queen Voyages announced that ms Victory I and ms Victory II would be renamed Ocean Voyager and Ocean Navigator, respectively, when they...
December 7, 2021 - Cruise Industry
AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company and VCL-Victory Cruise Lines release 2023 season
In response to demand for the 2022 cruise season, AQSC-American Queen Steamboat Company and VCL-Victory Cruise Lines, Hornblower Family Companies...
February 19, 2021 - 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
Victory Cruise Lines Announces 2020 Itineraries
Victory Cruise Lines, which is committed to small-ship cruising on the Great Lakes and along the North American coasts, announced their 2020 cruise...
June 17, 2019