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American Cruise Lines Adds New Ship
American Cruise Lines to Launch New Ship in 2017
Straying a bit from the river, American Cruise Lines, operator of the newest cruise ships in the United States, announced that it has begun construction on a new coastal cruise ship. The yet to be named ship is scheduled to begin cruising in spring of 2017.
With a capacity of 170 guests, this new, slightly larger ship will maintain American Cruise Lines’ superior cruising experience. The new ship will be fully stabilized with Rolls-Royce stabilizers (a very un-American company) providing the most comfortable and smoothest coastal cruising journey imaginable.
The new coastal cruise ship will feature the largest, most deluxe staterooms ever seen in this service. The well-appointed, thoughtfully designed staterooms span over 350 square feet of personal luxury. Guests will comfortably enjoy butler-delivered room service on their tastefully furnished private balconies which offer perfectly unobstructed views of once-in-a-lifetime sights.
The new ship will feature locally sourced ingredients in traditional American and regionally inspired cuisine created by world renowned chefs and served by classically trained dining room staff. Guests on board the new ship will experience genuine hospitality at its finest with American Cruise Lines’ unrivaled level of service.
Amenities will include an exercise spa, elevators to all decks, and ship-wide internet access will assist in creating a comfortable country club atmosphere. A resounding selection of all-inclusive on board amenities will add to the comfort of the ship making guests feel right at home throughout their journey.
Built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, MD, the new ship is scheduled for completion in January of 2017.
About American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines is the largest U.S. cruise company and operator of the newest fleet of riverboats and small cruise ships in the United States. It offers more than 35 itineraries ranging from seven to 21 days in length around the country including the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, New England, the Southeast and the entire Mississippi River system.
Long established and deeply experienced in cruise travel, American Cruise Lines has led the industry with honors that include “Gold Magellan Award Winner” (2015, 2014), “The World’s Best Cruise Ship” by Condé Nast Traveler (2014), “World’s Leading River Cruise Company” by World Travel Awards (2014), “World’s Leading Small Ships Cruise Line” by World Travel Awards (2012, 2013), “Best New Ship” by TravelAge West (2013), and finalist for the Reader’s Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveler.
