Florida appeal continues fight over cruise vaccination rule

Florida appeal continues fight over cruise vaccination rule

After a long pause, Florida this week asked a federal court to vacate the preliminary injunction granted to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) in August permitting it to require that passengers provide proof of vaccination in order to cruise.  The state said…

Davenport upgrades accommodate cruise ship traffic

Davenport upgrades accommodate cruise ship traffic

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Davenport is making a million-dollar investment in a riverside park as part of an effort to get ready for an expected increase in river cruise ship traffic. The Quad-City Times reports that the city has repaired the seawall…

Uniworld adds nighttime excursions on its 2022 Europe cruises

Uniworld adds nighttime excursions on its 2022 Europe cruises

The twinkling lights of a European city by night are not to be missed, which is why Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is offering five new private excursions for 2022 that will bring guests into their destination after dark. Dubbed “Nights Out,” these…

Expedition cruise lines adapt to salvage Antarctica season

Expedition cruise lines adapt to salvage Antarctica season

Cruise lines that offer Antarctica sailings are slowly beginning to confirm their 2021 seasons, which had been mired in uncertainty due to the border closure in Argentina, whose southernmost city of Ushuaia is the main gateway to the White Continent. Argentina said…

Magical Moselle on AmaWaterways' AmaLucia

Magical Moselle on AmaWaterways' AmaLucia

When someone as prominent and respected in river cruise circles as Rudi Schreiner starts handing out superlatives, you listen. And according to the Austrian-born industry stalwart and co-founder and president of AmaWaterways, the Moselle River is the most beautiful waterway in central…

Seabourn Encore will resume cruising earlier than scheduled

Seabourn Encore will resume cruising earlier than scheduled

The Seabourn Encore will resume service earlier than planned on Feb. 19, with a series of 10- and 11-day Canary Islands and Mediterranean cruises roundtrip from Lisbon.  The ship had been scheduled to return on April 17. The Encore will become the…

A new name for American Queen Steamboat Co.

A new name for American Queen Steamboat Co.

American Queen Steamboat Co. is now American Queen Voyages, part of rebranding that will merge the river cruise line with its two sister ocean cruise companies. American Queen Voyages, still part of the Hornblower Group, will comprise American Queen Voyages River, American…