From the City of The Dalles Facebook page:
Today, staff was informed that American Queen Voyages (AQV), which is a cruise ship line that docks in The Dalles, has declared bankruptcy and will cease operations. AQV typically docks in The Dalles once per week during the cruise ship season.
Please note, the City has a lease agreement with American Cruise Lines (ACL), not AQV, and staff will be reaching out to ACL today to ascertain any impacts to their operations as well as confirm a commitment to the City and community for the upcoming cruise ship season.
We will also continue our economic development related efforts to achieve the greatest benefit possible to our attractions, downtown, and community overall.
The following is from the American Queen Voyages website:
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.