"American Queen Voyages Ceases Operations and Offers Refunds Amid Pandemic Woes"
American Queen Voyages, which operated Mississippi River cruises from the Memphis riverfront, has announced its shutdown due to financial instability exacerbated by the pandemic and changes in travel preferences. All future cruises have been canceled, and travelers can apply for refunds on the company's website. Despite this, two other cruise lines, American Cruise Line and Viking, will continue to serve passengers and dock in Memphis. The city of Memphis had previously planned to expand its dock facilities to accommodate increased cruise ship landings.