Weak Economy Sinks Another Passenger Vessel Operator

摘要

After a decade of cruising, River-Barge Excursion Lines Inc. has suspended operations because of weak bookings. The news came just before Christmas as the River Explorer was finishing a holiday trip in Louisiana.rnNew Orleans-based RiverBarge becomes the second overnight river cruise operator to exit the Mississippi River overnight cruise market in the last few months. Majestic America Line, whose riverboat fleet included the Delta Queen, has tied up its vessels and put them up for sale. Two were turned over to the Maritime Administration.