VIDEO: River cruise vessel runs aground
A riverboat cruise turned into somewhat of an adventure cruise yesterday when passengers found the vessel had gotten stuck on a sandbar near Barkley Bridge on Lake Barkley, Ky., during a seven-day
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Belle of Louisville gets a bail out
At its April 16 meeting, the Budget Committee of the Louisville, Ky., Metro Government voted to appropriate $725,000 to get the historic riverboat Belle of Louisville through the current fiscal year. The
American Cruise Lines rolls out American Melody
American Cruise Lines, Guilford, Conn., reports that just two months after accepting delivery of the American Jazz, its next new ship is already being readied for launch at its affiliate, Chesapeake Shipbuilding
Latest modern riverboat completes successful sea trials
Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Lines reports that American Jazz, the latest in its series of five modern riverboats, has successfully passed its sea trials. Last week, with the U.S. Coast Guard
BB Riverboats resumes cruises
After being closed since March 16 because of COVID-19 restrictions, BB Riverboats resumed its sternwheeler cruises on the Ohio River on Memorial Day weekend — with discounted rates and social-distancing policies in
Paducah gets DOT funding for riverfront improvements
The City of Paducah, Ky., says it is to get $10.4 million in funding under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant program. Though the grant
Second modern riverboat nears completion
.American Cruise Lines reports that, at 5:00 a.m. this morning, its second new modern riverboat, American Harmony, moved under its own power to the shipyard’s outfitting pier for final touches. American Harmony
American Cruise Lines accelerates newbuild program
Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Lines is continuing to accelerate its newbuild program. The company introduced a new ship in 2017 and two new ships in 2018. It latest new ship will
American Queen orders 245 guest paddlewheeler
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 — American Queen Steamboat Company and Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFI) have reached an agreement to build a new 245-guest riverboat. To be named American Countess, the new
American Cruise Lines’ latest ship passes sea trials
AUGUST 29, 2018 — American Cruise Lines reports that its new ship American Song — the first modern riverboat in U.S. history — has successfully passed sea trials and is now on