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Delta Queen Cancels American Queen!
Hi Everyone,
I was notified that the Delta Queen Steamboat Company has cancelled all 2006 sailings of the American Queen. They cancelled the sailings due to a "business decision". IOW, they were not filling the ships at the per diems that they wanted. :+( If you are booked on the American Queen, contact your travel agent asap so you can reschedule on the Delta Queen or the Mississippi Queen. They will continue to sail these ships in 2006. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com |
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Delta Queen Cancels American Queen!
On Fri, 06 Jan 2006 13:11:35 -0800, Ray Goldenberg
wrote: I was notified that the Delta Queen Steamboat Company has cancelled all 2006 sailings of the American Queen. Hi Everyone, I received a letter from Delta Queen that officially announced confirmation of the info I posted earlier today. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Delta Queen Steamboat Company Makes Decision to Remove American Queen from Service for 2006 Jan.6.06 Delta Queen Steamboat Co. Delta Queen Steamboat Company made this decision as a result of the devastating effect that Hurricane Katrina had on tourism in the Gulf Coast Area. There is limited demand in 2006 to operate three steamboats on upriver itineraries. In calendar year 2007, Delta Queen Steamboat Company will return to operating as a three steamboat company, with the Grand American Queen, the Magnificent Mississippi Queen, and the Legendary Delta Queen. Passengers currently booked on 2006 American Queen departures will be offered the following: Passengers who rebook on a 2006 Mississippi Queen or Delta Queen departure by February 6, 2006 will receive a $100 per person onboard credit. Agent commission will be protected for fully paid bookings on affected departures. Delta Queen Steamboat Company will protect the 2005 rate card, but when a passenger rebooks they will be rebooked at the prevailing discount on the new departure at the time of rebooking. Should affected passengers decide not to rebook, Delta Queen Steamboat Company will offer a full refund. Regularly applied administration fees will not be collected. The 2007 cruise schedule will be available in March 2006 Thank you for your support and understanding. Rolf Logan Delta Queen Steamboat Co. |
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Delta Queen Cancels American Queen!
I'm glad that I cruised on the American Queen and stayed in New
Orleans before Katrina. Hi Everyone, I was notified that the Delta Queen Steamboat Company has cancelled all 2006 sailings of the American Queen. They cancelled the sailings due to a "business decision". IOW, they were not filling the ships at the per diems that they wanted. :+( If you are booked on the American Queen, contact your travel agent asap so you can reschedule on the Delta Queen or the Mississippi Queen. They will continue to sail these ships in 2006. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com |
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Delta Queen Cancels American Queen!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Delaware North Companies and thought it would be of interest. This release confirms the information I posted on r.t.cruises last week. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com The Delta Queen Steamboat Company Announces Changes to Schedules BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 10 The mighty waters of the Mississippi River system will continue to welcome two of the authentic paddlewheel steamboats of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company in Spring 2006, but the company announced today that its American Queen schedule will be postponed until 2007, due to conditions in New Orleans and along the lower Mississippi River system, the steamboat's home base. Over the last few months, the American Queen has been in private charter. Passengers will be given the opportunity to travel on one of the other steamboats in the company's fleet including the historic Delta Queen or the Mississippi Queen. Bruce Nierenberg, president of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, expressed his gratitude to the Delta Queen's loyal passengers and its crew as the company has developed its operating plan for the steamboats post Katrina. "In October, we were certainly very excited to announce that in 2006, with very minimal schedule changes, the boats of the Delta Queen will be continuing their legacy of traveling the heartland rivers. Since then, we have come to more fully realize the extent of the issues of re-entering our primary market of New Orleans and the other ports along the lower Mississippi, the main base of operations for the American Queen vessel. We are optimistic that we will be able to place the American Queen back in service in 2007." The company cites that it has experienced strong positive momentum in bookings in the last few months and hopes this trend continues, but it is apparent that the upriver itineraries would have a difficult time supporting a three boat operation for the whole 2006 operating year. "While we are disappointed about the postponement of American Queen, we are confident in the fact that travelers still love to experience America via steamboat. And while our operations are slowly coming back, we are fortunate to have the backing of Delaware North Companies and its vast network of resources, plus the dedication of some of the most loyal customers, employees and crew," said Nierenberg. For more information on the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, contact your travel professional. About Delaware North Companies Delaware North Companies is one of the world's leading hospitality and food service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International, TD Banknorth Garden, Delta Queen Steamboat Company, and American Park 'n Swap. Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States with nearly $2 billion in annual revenue and 40,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit http://www.DelawareNorth.com. |
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Delta Queen Cancels American Queen!
Ray Goldenberg wrote: I received this press release from Delaware North Companies and thought it would be of interest. The Delta Queen Steamboat Company Announces Changes to Schedules its American Queen schedule will be postponed until 2007, due to conditions in New Orleans and along the lower Mississippi River system, the steamboat's home base. Bruce Nierenberg, president of the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, expressed his gratitude to the Delta Queen's loyal passengers and its crew as the company has developed its operating plan for the steamboats post Katrina. "In October, we were certainly very excited to announce that in 2006, with very minimal schedule changes, the boats of the Delta Queen will be continuing their legacy of traveling the heartland rivers. Since then, we have come to more fully realize the extent of the issues of re-entering our primary market of New Orleans and the other ports along the lower Mississippi, the main base of operations for the American Queen vessel. We are optimistic that we will be able to place the American Queen back in service in 2007." LOL is this the same guy who assured us only 4 months ago that there would be no changes? Who, as head of Premier Cruises, denied rumors of financial trouble... then closed the doors 3 days later? I can't comment on his management skills, but bad luck sure does seem to follow him. Don't know if I'd take his optimism seriously. How B |
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