Cruise line American Queen Voyages has ceased trading and has cancelled all future sailings.
Staff at the Fort Lauderdale-based company were informed it would close at 5pm local time on Tuesday 20 February.
The cruise line is part of the Hornblower Group. It operated American river cruises as well as expeditions to Alaska, the Canadian Inside Passage and along the Pacific seaboard to the Mexican Riviera and Costa Rica.
It is represented in the UK by Light Blue Travel.
A message on the cruise line’s website says: “American Queen Voyages has made the difficult decision to shut down.”
It adds: “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 overnight cruise industry was especially affected by changes in travel preferences and, as a result, AQV has become financially unsustainable.
“We are therefore shutting down the business, and all future AQV cruises have been cancelled.
“We are deeply proud of our crew and the outstanding travel experiences and service we have provided to our guests. As we reflect on the journey we have shared over the years, we are filled with gratitude for the privilege of serving our guests, partners and agents and for being part of our incredible local communities.
“It has been an honor to bring joy to so many lives, and we are deeply touched by the relationships we have formed and the memorable experiences we have created.
“We sincerely regret any inconvenience this decision causes. Our goal is to ensure a smooth process for all AQV stakeholders.”
At the beginning of this month, the company cancelled February cruises, but said voyages would resume in March.
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Staff at the Fort Lauderdale-based company were informed it would close at 5pm local time on Tuesday 20 February.
The cruise line is part of the Hornblower Group. It operated American river cruises as well as expeditions to Alaska, the Canadian Inside Passage and along the Pacific seaboard to the Mexican Riviera and Costa Rica.
It is represented in the UK by Light Blue Travel.
A message on the cruise line’s website says: “American Queen Voyages has made the difficult decision to shut down.”
It adds: “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 overnight cruise industry was especially affected by changes in travel preferences and, as a result, AQV has become financially unsustainable.
“We are therefore shutting down the business, and all future AQV cruises have been cancelled.
“We are deeply proud of our crew and the outstanding travel experiences and service we have provided to our guests. As we reflect on the journey we have shared over the years, we are filled with gratitude for the privilege of serving our guests, partners and agents and for being part of our incredible local communities.
“It has been an honor to bring joy to so many lives, and we are deeply touched by the relationships we have formed and the memorable experiences we have created.
“We sincerely regret any inconvenience this decision causes. Our goal is to ensure a smooth process for all AQV stakeholders.”
At the beginning of this month, the company cancelled February cruises, but said voyages would resume in March.
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