Swan Hellenic has announced a return to river cruising with a new program for 2009 in partnership with the German river cruise line A-ROSA. It will offer six 10-night cruises on the Danube aboard the 200-berth, 2004-built A-ROSA Riva in May, September and October 2009 and four 7-night cruises on the Rhone and Saone in [...]
Today’s issue of The New York Times features an article about Majestic America Line’s 81-year old Delta Queen, set to be retired after her 2008 season due to Congress’ refusal to continue her exemption to the Safety at Sea Act of 1966, which would ban her due to her wooden superstructure.
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Majestic America Line announced today that the 81-year old Delta Queen will retire in 2008. Congress has decided not to renew the exemption that allows the boat to operate despite the fact that her wooden superstructure does not comply with safety regulations.
For more see this news item I wrote for Cruise Critic.
