ST. LOUIS — American Queen Voyages, a river cruise line which offered trips along the Mississippi River with stops in St. Louis, has shut down.
The company in a post to its website said it has cancelled all future cruises and instructed guests with now-cancelled trips already booked to apply for a refund.
“Despite great efforts by our team, crew and partners, American Queen Voyages (AQV) unfortunately has been unable to rebound from the effects of the pandemic,” the company wrote. “The overnight cruise industry was especially affected by changes in travel preferences and, as a result, AQV has become financially unsustainable.”
The company added: “We sincerely regret any inconvenience this decision causes. Our goal is to ensure a smooth process for all AQV stakeholders.”
The news comes as AQV’s parent company, San Francisco-based cruise operator Hornblower Holdings LLC, on Wednesday filed for bankruptcy.
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