THE American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) has debuted the first sailing of the 2021 Pacific Northwest season aboard its American Empress. The departure is the first overnight river cruise with 100% COVID-19 vaccinated guests and crew in the USA, and also marks a return to cruising on the Columbia and...
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THE American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) has debuted the first sailing of the 2021 Pacific Northwest season aboard its American Empress.
The departure is the first overnight river cruise with 100% COVID-19 vaccinated guests and crew in the USA, and also marks a return to cruising on the Columbia and Snake Rivers.
The popular Pacific Northwest Splendor itinerary cruises between Portland, Oregon and Spokane, Washington and “showcases the lush natural beauty and historic sites of the region,” AQSC said.
The company’s 100% vaccination policy for guests and crew will go into effect fleetwide, including Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and Cumberland river departures effective 01 Jul.
Other measures include pre-cruise COVID-19 testing of all guests and crew, however masks are no longer required onboard for guests after embarkation.
Passengers must continue wearing masks on shore excursion motorcoaches, in line with the current CDC federal transportation mandate.
For more info on the voyages see www.aqsc.com.au.
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