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River Queen

One of the most unique ships cruising Europe’s waterways, the River Queen has an exterior resembling the steamships of the 1930s and an elegant Art Deco interior. Decorated in richly textured blue and white fabrics—with marble bathrooms and inspiring artwork— River Queen is a sublime floating hotel designed with your every comfort in mind.

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River Queen

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River Queen current location is at North Sea (coordinates 52.38231 N / 4.89604 E) cruising en route to AMSTERDAM. The AIS position was reported 4 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of River Queen

River Queen current cruise is 9 days, one-way from Antwerp to Amsterdam . Prices start from USD 4899 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 04 Apr, 2024 and ends on 13 Apr, 2024 .

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Uniworld River Queen ship cruises on the Rhine, Main, Moselle and Danube Rivers departing from Amsterdam, Antwerp, Basel, Frankfurt am Main and Nurnberg.

Uniworld (officially "Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection") is a major river cruise company part of The Travel Corporation.

With the same design features and amenities are the Uniworld ships Ambassador (1993, now THE A), Baroness (1994, now THE B), Countess (2003, now SS La Venezia), Duchess (2003), Empress (2001), Princess (2001), Royale (2006, now SS La Venezia).

River Queen has a total of 65 cabins (of which 4 Suite) in 6 grades. The lavish staterooms, all Riverview, await with fine linens, smart TV, plush bathrobes and a vanity. All suites and standard staterooms boast handcrafted UK-made Savoir beds and top-luxury bedding. The suites receive a morning newspaper and free laundry services.

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River Queen is a boutique hotel-style riverboat built to resemble the steamships of the great 1930s. Onboard, guests can experience the vessel's plush interior, promising classical elegance in Art Deco style. MS River Queen also provides wireless Internet in all public areas, 24-hour specialty coffee bar, 24-hour reception service and smoke-free interior (smoking is only allowed on open decks). Other amenities include the Restaurant (main dining room), Main Lounge (featuring a dance floor and full-service Bar), Captain's Lounge & Library (full-service bar), Sun Deck (chessboard, shuffleboard), Serenity Spa (massage treatments), Fitness Center, sauna, laundry and ironing facilities, gift boutique. The ship even features an elevator and offers complimentary use of Nordic walking sticks and bicycles on all Uniworld's shore excursions.

River Queen river cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These are only indicative Uniworld rates. They might be different when you book your Uniworld River Queen cruise only or cruise tour deals, influenced by travel agency promotions, special offers and discounts, group travel booking or last-minute deals rates. Uniworld offers air-inclusive cruise deals and pre/post-cruise hotel packages as extensions (at additional cost).

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MS River Queen was extensively drydock renovated in 2010. The boat was rated "best river cruise ship" by 2012's Conde Nast Readers' Cruise Poll.

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River Queen Overview

Experience true luxury onboard Uniworld’s River Queen , voted the best cruise ship in Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Cruise Poll for 2012. For the best experience, book a suite where you’ll get some sweet treats like a daily fruit and cookie plate and an evening amuse bouche. You are welcomed into your suite with a bottle of wine, and all staterooms feature Savoir of England beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and L’Occitane bath and body products. The River Queen’s stand out feature is her working fireplace in the Main Lounge, the only one of its kind. 

• Passenger Capacity: 138
• Year Built: 1999

River Queen Cruise Destinations

Uniworld River Cruises sends its regal fleet down some of the most incredible rivers in the world, giving each passenger the opportunity to immerse themselves in the destination and culture. Imagine sailing down the historic Nile River, stopping at ports to explore ancient pyramids or view the massive Sphinx. Or, envision a serene voyage along the Mekong River, filled with unique cultural expeditions and culinary delights of Southeast Asia. Uniworld also cruises along Europe's most interesting rivers, winding through Europe's finest ports and cities, such as the Danube, Moselle and Po Rivers.

Whether it’s a two week cruise, or three week voyage, you’ll be amazed and intrigued by the architectural wonders, culinary delights, and cultural excursions available on a Europe River Cruise.

River Queen Departure Ports

Sail on rivers that have seen times, borders and cultures change. Uniworld offers luxurious sailings across Europe, South East Asia and Egypt. Along the way you can cruise from Beijing, Paris or Moscow. Discover the rich history of cities and towns that lie on the banks of the Yangtze, the Nile and the Rhine. Start planning your amazing luxury river cruise with Uniworld today. All it takes is a call to The Cruise Web.

Antwerp, Belgium

Uncover Belgium’s sparkling jewel: Antwerp, home of famed painter Peter Paul Reubens, amazing architecture and the country’s all important diamond trade center.

With Amsterdam’s beautiful canals and an open attitude you’ll find no shortage of interesting attractions in the capital of The Netherlands.

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Explore the beautiful city of Basel which is home to several varied attractions, from extensive art collections, Roman ruins and an acclaimed zoo known to breed endangered species.

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Filled with history at every turn, Nuremberg has always been an important city in Germany and one you don’t want to miss out on when river cruising through Germany.

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Frankfurt is the most economically important city in Germany with several major businesses and banks headquartered here, but you’ll find lots of museums and historic buildings as well.

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Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom. Handcrafted Savoir of England bed, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite, and bottled water. Marble bathroom with L'Occitane en Provence bath and body products, plush towels, waffle bathrobes, and slippers.

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Lavishly appointed riverview suite. Handcrafted Savoir of England bed, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite, and bottled water. Marble bathroom with L'Occitane en Provence bath and body products, plush towels, waffle bathrobes, and slippers. Additional special amenities and services.

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The River Queen - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

River Queen Sightseeing Cruise

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Jungle Queen introduces its newest family member, The RIVER QUEEN. Fully narrated, 90-minute night cruises down the “Venice of America,” Fort Lauderdale’s New River, sailing through Millionaire’s Row with homes of the Rich and Famous, spectacular Mega Yachts, and sights beyond belief.  

Morning 90-minute Sightseeing Cruise

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Jungle Queen Riverboat holds up to 385 passengers on two levels, the upper and lower deck. A full bar is available servicing non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages and snacks; there are lavatories onboard. 

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All cruises sail form the  Bahia Mar Yachting Center on A1A.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Please click here to book now or call 954-462-5596 to book over the phone.

The cruise lasts approximately 90 minutes; the length of the tour may on occasion vary due to weather conditions, and/or traffic on waterways

Parking is available at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center at the same address as the Jungle Queen.

Parking will be $8.00 per vehicle and will need to pay for parking at Jungle Queen Box Office or on the Riverboat.

There is also public Ft Lauderdale metered parking.

Boarding starts approximately forty-five (45) minutes prior to departure.

The cruise returns to the Bahia Mar Yachting Center approximately 90 minutes after departure. 

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To ensure you get on the cruise in time, it is recommended that you arrive at least 45-minutes prior to your cruise departure time to allow for traffic, parking, purchasing tickets or exchanging your vouchers for boarding passes and boarding. 

ONCE YOU PARK BE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR BOARDING PASSES AT THE BOX OFFICE WINDOW BEFORE GETTING IN LINE FOR BOAT!

There are no refunds once your ticket is purchased.  If your reservation is not cancelled or rescheduled at least 3 days in advance, then there will be no reschedules or credits for a future cruise. If you do not arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your cruise departure time, your seats will not be guaranteed, and there will be no refunds or credits, please arrive on time.

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No food or beverages are permitted to be brought onto the boat.

Infants (under 2 years of age) must be in our passenger count. So, when you are making a reservation online, on the phone, or at our box office, please indicate if you have an infant accompanying you and how many.

Should you have any questions please call or email us.

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Sacramento Dinner Cruise

Enjoy dinner beneath the stars on a twilight dinner cruise on the Sacramento River. Sip champagne as you take in the spectacular views and dine on a three-course meal.

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Sacramento River Lunch Cruise

Spend an afternoon on a narrated tour of the historic Old Sacramento Waterfront with a picnic lunch! Shake up your schedule and reserve your place today.

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Sacramento’s premier boat venue for birthday parties, company and corporate events, holiday parties, weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, wine tastings, fantasy casino nights, dining & dancing, and more – all while on a Sacramento river cruise.

The City of Sacramento is rich in history and known for its beautiful riverways and boat tours. Imagine your private party event aboard the River City Queen cruising the historic Sacramento River.

We are available from sunrise to sunset for up to 60 passengers. Enjoy the natural beauty of the river with family, friends, or co-workers.

As we cruise, enjoy your favorite beverage and an appetizer or two, and take in the sights with a DJ playing the songs of your choosing.

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"I would give the River City Queen a 10 review if I could!!! Captain Jim and his staff were beyond great. Extremely accommodating, friendly, professional and just all around GREAT!! My wife had the best time celebrating her 50th birthday and Captain Jim and his staff were a huge part of it. Definitely the boat to get for a surprise party or any other type of party."

"50 people on the River City Queen to celebrate my birthday last week. What fun!!! We cruised up river and even made an excursion into the American River. The weather was completely perfect, the lighting gorgeous (it was the golden hour and sunset), food delicious, great mai tais and friendly staff! We even saw a sea lion lounging on someone's pier. My friends took some spectacular photos that I'm going to get them to share here."

"The perfect setting for my 80th birthday party. Family and friends dined at a delicious buffet and enjoyed their favorite beverages. The music, provided by Tony Shaw of Cornerstone Productions, was geared for the occasion, encouraging a raucous karaoke session. My birthday cake was fabulous. The hosts, Captain Jim and his mate, Kris made sure everything was perfect for the occasion. A memorable excursion on the Sacramento River. It was a party I will never forget."

River Queen

One of the most unique ships cruising Europe’s waterways, the River Queen has an exterior resembling the steamships of the 1930s and an elegant Art Deco interior. Decorated in richly textured blue and white fabrics—with marble bathrooms and inspiring artwork—River Queen is a sublime floating hotel designed with your every comfort in mind. River Queen was rated the #1 ship in the entire cruise industry (both river and ocean) in the 2012 "Conde Nast Traveler" Readers' Cruise Poll.There's a main lounge with a bar, skylight and fireplace. The elegant restaurant offers open seating and plenty of windows to take in the beautiful scenery.

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Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise

Sailing from 11:30am till 1:30pm, our Buffet Brunch offers an abundance of excellent food. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the beautiful Manasquan River, and occasionally the Pt. Pleasant Canal & Barnegat Bay with time for sightseeing on the return trip.

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Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a scenic cruise featuring a variety of entrees while you cruise along the calm inland waters of the Manasquan River and conditions permitting, the Point Pleasant Canal and Barnegat Bay.

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Father’s day dinner cruise, july 4th dinner & fireworks.

Enjoy a scenic cruise, a delicious meal, and weather permitting a FIREWORKS DISPLAY!!

Fireworks weather permitting. River Queen sails rain or shine

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Sightseeing Cruise

Our sightseeing cruises offer unique perspectives of the beautiful waters and picturesque homes of the Manasquan River. Set sail on our most popular cruise!

Sunday Brunch Cruises

Our Sunday Brunch cruise is available selected Sundays.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the beautiful Manasquan River, and conditions permitting, the Pt. Pleasant Canal and Barnegat Bay with time for sightseeing on the return trip.

Click the “Book Now” button to see available dates.

Lunch Cruise

Enjoy lunch as you take in the sights and sounds of the beautiful Manasquan River and, conditions permitting, the Point Pleasant Canal and Barnegat Bay.

Pasta & Fireworks Cruise

Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Manasquan River with a delicious pasta dinner and, of course, a fireworks display!

Fireworks weather permitting. River Queen sails rain or shine.

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Murder Mystery Dinner

A whodunnit on the water! Our Murder Mystery dinner cruise features a 3 hour cruise, buffet dinner and of course, a Murder!!

Private Events

Weddings, parties, available for private events on halloween & new year's eve.

The River Queen is available for private events, Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, and Corporate Functions.

Come experience the sights of the Manasquan River and more on a cruise! Join us for lunch, enjoy some sightseeing, celebrate a holiday on board with loved ones, or book a private cruise for your special occasion.

Tickets may be purchased online, in person, or by mail. Individual tickets go on sale 30 days prior to the sailing date. For large groups, please call our office for booking information (732) 528 – 6620. When sailing on one of our dining cruises, advance ticket purchase is always recommended. Please keep in mind tickets may not always be available on the day of sailing, so please call to check availability.

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American Cruise Lines Purchases American Queen River Fleet

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American Cruise Lines has purchased four American Queen Voyages river ships plus other assets, according to a court filing.

“American Cruise Lines is pleased to be the successful bidder for AQV’s river vessels. We look forward to announcing additional details after this portion of the Hornblower Holdings bankruptcy process concludes,” the company said in a statement.

Sale Prices:

• American Queen: $2,150,000
• American Empress: $1,600,000
• American Countess: $1,600,000
• American Duchess: $200,000
• certain other related assets, including, among other things, trademarks associated with American Queen Voyages™ (“AQV”), website domain names associated with AQV, and certain business records: $750,000.

An auction was held for the assets, including the coastal ships, following American Queen’s bankruptcy, with American Cruise Lines emerging as the winner of the river fleet. It is unknown who emerged as the buyer of the two coastal ships in the company’s fleet, the Ocean Navigator and Ocean Voyager.

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Uniworld - Moscow to St Petersburg May 20th, 2011

By seabee22 , January 3, 2011 in River Cruising

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Just signed up to cruise on the River Victoria from Moscow to St Petersburg on May 20TH - It will be our first River Cruise and wanted some advice from previous River Cruisers, and / or other passengers for this trip.

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Dear Seabee22 and Mate

We are going on the same trip on June 13, 2011. May was just a little early for us. I am very excited about this trip and studying the books from the library about Moscow and St Petersburg. Those Russian names will never just roll off my tongue.

We have done one other river cruise, the River Queen, Castles on the Rhine, and Mosel, in 2008. Enjoyed it so much we are back again. Maybe we can at least share some info or at least sources of said info. I wish more people were on this river cruise thread. It is too bad more people don't know about it.

I also see you are going on a TA from Barcelona to Galveston 10/28/2011. We just got back from the same trip only on the Voyager of the Seas. It was so much fun...one of the best trips we have ever done. We went over to Barcelona several days early to see some of those sites and I would recommend that for sure. One of our 'excursions' to Montserrat, and the Frexinet winery was actually planned by one of the cruise critic members. There were 50 of us on the bus! The other day we took a bike tour of the city with our family members who were on the trip with us and saw many sites all over the city. It was a lot of fun too. On the sea days on the ship we had so many fun things to do it was hard to decide some days what we wanted to do. I hope you have such a trip!

You can contact me at tlglotz at sbcglobal dot net if you have any specific questions.

We traveled to Russia with Vantage in 2007. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU GO TO http://WWW.RUSSIABYRIVER.COM AND BUY THE BOOK “RUSSIA BY RIVER”. We received the book as part of our tour. It normally costs about $18. It gives a description of every thing you see as you glide along the canals, rivers, and lakes. It’s pocket size and includes maps, pictures, and info about each town visited. We loved it and other passengers we traveled with often expressed the wish that they had known about the book. Have a wonderful trip. It was one of the most memorable trips we've ever been on and loved every minute!

To zogrand,

We are taking AMA's new ship the Katarina in September and appreciate your mentioning the guide book. I'm going to order it today. So glad you had a great time on your Russian River Cruise! We are looking forward to it.

Thanks, I'm going to look up that book right away as well.

We traveled to Russia with Vantage in 2007. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU GO TO WWW.RUSSIABYRIVER.COM AND BUY THE BOOK “RUSSIA BY RIVER”. We received the book as part of our tour. It normally costs about $18. It gives a description of every thing you see as you glide along the canals, rivers, and lakes. It’s pocket size and includes maps, pictures, and info about each town visited. We loved it and other passengers we traveled with often expressed the wish that they had known about the book. Have a wonderful trip. It was one of the most memorable trips we've ever been on and loved every minute!

Thank you so very much for the recommendation of the book... I will do that as my wife and I really look forward to this trip.... We normally do the large cruise ships , however wanted to try a River Cruise - so Russia here we come... :D:D

cruzingrama:

Thanks for the message and good thoughts ... WE decided on May 20Th for our Moscow Trip as we want to get away before Summer....... Also the October T/A on th new magic will our next event for 2011....We are really excited about this one as we have been in contact with many fellow travelers on this trip on CC..... ( even have a Club formed )

Hope to be able to connect with some people who will be on the Victoria River boat from Moscow to St Petersburg.

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cruzingrama: Thanks for the message and good thoughts ... WE decided on May 20Th for our Moscow Trip as we want to get away before Summer....... Also the October T/A on th new magic will our next event for 2011....We are really excited about this one as we have been in contact with many fellow travelers on this trip on CC..... ( even have a Club formed ) Hope to be able to connect with some people who will be on the Victoria River boat from Moscow to St Petersburg. Seabee22

Took me a while to find this thread again,

Hope you have as much fun on your T/A. Having the CC group helps to build the excitement. Plus they planned a golf tournament on board, the cabin crawl, the slot pull, and the poker run. Can't do most of those on a river cruise, but I just don't see the interest in CC on the river boats. They just don't know what they are missing. Wish you were on OUR boat! We chose our date because we are sailing with another couple from Canada whom we met on our first river cruise. We have already been to visit them at their home and looking forward to joining them again on this trip. We wanted the weather to 'warm up' a little before we went. Hopefully it will be just right!

I looked at the website for the "Russia by River" book... and the website was last updated in 2009. If someone decides to order one (or more) of these books, could you post and let the rest of us know if the link is still active?? The "contact" link isn't anymore.

I ordered the book on line after it was posted by Zogrand and sent my check to a P.O. Box number in Colorado. The envelope was returned to me marked "Return to Sender" with a note that said "This is NOT the box # for this business or person -- which ever!!!" I take it the company is out of business.

I just googled the "Russia By River" book and Amazon.com has it starting at $182 to $800. It's only a paperback!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sure that I can find a book with info on the various stops on our trip for a lot less. Do these people think they have gold?????

Hi Everyone,

I went to BarnesandNoble.com and http://www.abe.com and found used copies of the book for sale under $10 plus shipping. I ordered one from Barnes and Noble and will report back when it arrives. The sites tell what condition they are in. The book is out of print now.

I'm sorry I recommended a book that isn't so easy to get! I have also found reasonably priced copies ($3 - $11) on Alibris.com.

Kellie Poodle

I saw a different one that was a specifically river cruise one. Sorry the URL wouldn't post on CC

Let's try this one:

< http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=howard+sher&sts=t&tn=Russia+By+River%3A+the+Moscow-Petersburg+Cruise&x=57&y=13>

Hi Zogrand,

Thanks. Found it on barnesandnoble.com and also on abe.com and alibris.com.

Kellie Poodle, its title is "Russia By River" by Howard Shernoff and Tanya Samofalova. It's amazing that the copies sell from $2.13 to over $200.00. I guess people will try to make money any way they can.

:confused: Hopefully we will hear from someone traveling on the Victoria - Moscow to St Petersburg - May 20 Th trip. This is our first Riverboat Cruise - and would like to meet up with fellow travelers.

We are on a Carnival Magic Roll Call for the October Transatlantic Cruise - (Barcelona to Galveston) and have made many, many, CC Contacts. The roll call has over 3, 400 posting already and we are still 9 months away.

Going to go on line and order the book, so thanks for the information.

Seabee22 - Plano. Texas :D

Hi seabee22,

We only found one person on line when we did our Rhine/Moselle River Boat Cruise last July. Since there are so few passengers aboard the river boats, you usually won't find many people posting on CC unlike the ocean cruise ships. Our roll call for September has about 8 so far and I am simply amazed at that number.

Took me a while to find this thread again, Hope you have as much fun on your T/A. Having the CC group helps to build the excitement. Plus they planned a golf tournament on board, the cabin crawl, the slot pull, and the poker run. Can't do most of those on a river cruise, but I just don't see the interest in CC on the river boats. They just don't know what they are missing. Wish you were on OUR boat! We chose our date because we are sailing with another couple from Canada whom we met on our first river cruise. We have already been to visit them at their home and looking forward to joining them again on this trip. We wanted the weather to 'warm up' a little before we went. Hopefully it will be just right!

Yes, the River Boat threads are hard to find - as I forgot where it was also. I still have not contacted anyone on our trip for May, but as you said -- there just isn't that much interest from the River Boat Cruisers. Our T/A group --- on the Magic in Oct. is a very active roll call... and we have many of the activities you mentioned - scheduled for our crossing.

Stay warm - there is another cold blast headed our way this week. Seabee22:D

I second this recommendation! I was the only one on our Viking Russian River trip with this book, and made lots of friends! - people were always asking where we were and wanted to check out the maps/information. It added greatly to our trip with little bits of information/history about the sights we were passing. You will be happy to have it with you!

I found the Book - "Russia by River " - Author - Howard Shernoff via alibris.com for $ 2.14 ( plus shipping ) and it is being shipped presently.

We are really getting excited about this trip in May - and have our airline travel all set, and our TA will be getting our Visa in a few more weeks, as they are only good for a short length of time. My Shipmate ( DW) is already looking at Russia websites, at what to buy - etc. Seabee22:D

I to bought that book after reading a recommendation by CC members. It is excellent!!! I think I only paid about $10 including S&H from the U.S. to Canada. I also bought a copy for our friends that were going with us. We went with AMA and lo and behold weren't they selling that same book in the ship's gift store....and double the price lol. It is worth buying though and a nice keepsake afterwards.

It has been a quest of ours since we booked the cruise .... and our local stores do not carry it any longer, or were Simply out of it.... so I went on several search sites until I found it on alibris.com - in a Goodwill Shop in San Francisco...... I also bought a few other books they listed (Used Military, etc. )

Hi .... We received our Book today as I ordered it on line .... and it only cost a few dollars. IT is a very small but very well written book.... and we are excited to have it prior to our trip in May.

Thanks again for your recommendation !!!

Seabee22 - Plano, Texas:)

To Seabee22,

Great! Hopefully, I'll get my book soon. I ordered it around the same time as you did.

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American Cruise Lines acquires former American Queen Voyages river vessels

Several former American Queen Voyages vessels have a new home.

American Cruise Lines is acquiring four paddlewheelers that previously sailed for AQV, which ceased operations in February. AQV's owner, Hornblower Group, also filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

“American Cruise Lines is pleased to be the successful bidder for AQV’s river vessels,” a spokesperson told USA TODAY in an emailed statement. “We look forward to announcing additional details after this portion of the Hornblower Holdings bankruptcy process concludes.”

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The river and small ship cruise operator will acquire the American Queen, American Empress, American Countess and American Duchess for $6.3 million, according to documents filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas in Houston. The purchase price also included trademarks and website domain names associated with AQV and other assets.

The sale is subject to approval at an April 4 hearing. AQV’s coastal ships, Ocean Voyager and Ocean Navigator, also went to auction on Monday.

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American Cruise Lines has significantly expanded its capacity in recent years, almost tripling its fleet in the last five years alone. The company’s 19 small ships and riverboats will visit more than 140 ports in the U.S. in 2024.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

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