‘Louisiane’ delayed third time

For the third time since debuting in fall 2016, the French America Line has canceled the Louisiane cruise-ship’s river sailings until at least mid-June. FAL is one of the newer players in the overnight riverboat market, but has been dealing with plumbing problems; and now needs a total Coast Guard re-inspection before sailings begin. In early 2017, the Avondale, La.-based company delayed a spring start. The Louisiane is the former Columbia Queen, which underwent a multimillion refurbishment. FAL plans to offer five-to-10-day cruises on the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Cumberland and Red rivers and the Intracoastal Waterway. (Source: Work Boat 05/03/17)