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New river cruise line to have black ships

New river cruise line to have black shipsMillennial-focused U by Uniworld has unveiled renderings of its ships. The line's first sailings will depart in April.

The River Beatrice is being converted into a Super Ship class of vessel for the 2018 sailing season.

Uniworld to convert River Beatrice into Super ShipAfter an extensive bow-to-stern renovation, the ship will relaunch in spring as the S.S. Beatrice and will become the fifth in...

The American Duchess, which mixes the styles of a traditional paddlewheeler with contemporary touches.

American Duchess breaks with riverboat traditionsWalking onto American Queen Steamboat Co.'s third and newest vessel, one senses a drastic departure in look and feel from the...

Crystal launches first river cruise newbuild

Crystal launches first river cruise newbuildThe 106-passenger Crystal Bach was christened in Rudesheim, Germany, by opera singer Anna-Maria Kaufmann.

When does a river cruise ship hit its stride?

When does a river cruise ship hit its stride?Inaugural sailings can be an exciting experience, but if it's a seamless experience you're looking for, maybe it's better to...

American Duchess godmother Marissa Applegate christened the paddlewheeler Monday.

American Duchess brings more upscale experience to Mississippi cruisingAmerican Queen Steamboat Company on Monday christened the riverboat, a much more modern paddlewheeler than the more traditional...

American Queen Steamboat Co. buys fourth vesselLike the renovated American Duchess, a paddlewheeler that will be christened Monday, the acquired vessel is a former gaming...

Crystal takes delivery of river cruise ship

Crystal takes delivery of river cruise shipThe Crystal Bach is scheduled to sail its maiden voyage on Aug. 13, after which it will sail cruises on the Rhine, Main and...

Chairman's daughter to christen American DuchessThe American Queen Steamboat Company vessel launches in New Orleans on Aug. 14.

Another river cruise fire shines spotlight on safety

Another river cruise fire shines spotlight on safetyA fire on a Danube River cruise comes on the heels of an ABC report about a fire onboard an Amazon river vessel last year.

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