| AQSC fully vaxed

AMERICAN Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) has become the only fully vaccinated US-based river cruise line.

AQSC has lifted its pre-cruise testing, and has resumed hop-on, hop-off excursions, beginning with all Cumberland, Mississippi and Ohio river sailings embarking later this month.

Masks are also no longer required onboard after embarkation, but must be worn during boarding, and on shore excursion motorcoaches, as per the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s transportation guidelines.

AQSC’s President Shawn Bierdz thanked the cruise line’s crews, guests, travel advisors and port partners for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Thanks to their unwavering commitment, we have been able to evolve our policies to further deliver an authentic river cruise experience without confusing restrictions,” he said.

All guests must show proof of their coronavirus vaccination by uploading an image of their vax card prior to their pre-cruise hotel check-in.

Guests who fail to provide proof will be denied boarding and are subject to full cancellation penalties.