Domestic tiny-ship and river cruise operators are making ready for their long-awaited return to the drinking water this weekend.
Extra than a 12 months right after the pandemic compelled a halt to sailings, American Cruise Strains (ACL) is scheduled to start the 2021 period Saturday with the departure of its coastal cruiser, the 100-passenger Independence on the company’s Historic South & Golden Isles itinerary from Amelia Island, Fla., to Charleston, S.C.
American Queen Steamboat Co. (AQSC) reported it will start out its 2021 year Monday with a two personal constitution sailings on the American Duchess amongst New Orleans and Memphis beginning Monday.
ACL reported it will start off restricted river sailings on the decreased Mississippi on March 21 aboard its new American Jazz, portion of its sequence of modern riverboats.
Also on March 21, AQSC will christen its latest paddlewheeler, the American Countess, in New Orleans. Immediately after a preview cruise, the Countess will begin sailing common itineraries March 28 from Memphis to New Orleans.
American Queen Steamboat Co. will christen its most recent paddlewheeler, the American Countess, in New Orleans on March 21.
AQSC also declared this week that place singer Lee Greenwood will return for performances on 6 of its cruises this calendar year, including its April 4 and April 11 sailings of the American Duchess concerning New Orleans and Memphis. Greenwood will board the ship in his hometown of Clarksville, Tenn., and check out with attendees before getting the phase.
Each strains are beginning the period with restricted capacities and with their new overall health and basic safety protocols, which incorporate preboarding screening of travellers for Covid-19.
Commencing in July, AQSC also will involve that travellers, crew and shore excursion drivers be vaccinated.
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