River and Cruise News

American Queen Steamboat Company and Victory Cruise Lines Announce New Steamboat and Victory Academy for Travel Agent Partners

American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) and Victory Cruise Lines (VCL) announced the launch of the combined Steamboat and Victory Academy (SAVA). The enhanced travel agent certification training program can be found by visiting MyCruiseAcademy.com or by logging into the AQSC or VCL travel agent portal. The academy incorporates content from both AQSC and VCL and … Read more

American Queen Steamboat Company 2021 Special Edition Voyages

American Queen Steamboat Company has announced its 2021 lineup of Special Edition Voyages. With thoughtfully planned itineraries featuring exceptional voyage programming aboard the American Duchess, American Queen and newest paddlewheeler to join the fleet, the American Countess, guests can experience time-honored American traditions while creating new memories as they sail along the country’s most historic … Read more

American Queen Steamboat Co. Partners with American Heart Association to Present Special Heart of the Mississippi Cruise

American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) announces it has officially partnered with the American Heart Association (AHA) as part of its new charitable giving series, which will launch with the Heart of the Mississippi Cruise on February 14, 2021. As a Life is Why We Give supporter, AQSC will donate $50,000 in 2021 plus 100% of … Read more

Viking announces additional sailings for new Mississippi River cruises

Viking today announced that new 2023 sailings of its Mississippi River cruises are now on sale. The company’s first custom vessel, Viking Mississippi, will debut in August 2022 and will sail voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul. Viking’s first river cruises in the U.S. had been highly … Read more

American Queen Steamboat Company Extends Temporary Service Suspension

American Queen Steamboat Company announced that it will extend its temporary suspension of operations on board the American Empress through August 2, 2020 and the American Duchess through August 16, 2020. The decision was made in an abundance of caution for the health and safety of its guests and crew. “The decision to extend our … Read more


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