AMERICAN Cruise Line (ACL) has confirmed orders with Maryland-based Chesapeake Shipbuilding for the construction of two more “modern riverboats” which will boost the cruise line’s river fleet to six vessels next year. ACL’s rapid expansion has seen it more than double in size since 2017, with other vessels including five...
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AMERICAN Cruise Line (ACL) has confirmed orders with Maryland-based Chesapeake Shipbuilding for the construction of two more “modern riverboats” which will boost the cruise line’s river fleet to six vessels next year.
ACL’s rapid expansion has seen it more than double in size since 2017, with other vessels including five small ships and four classic paddlewheelers.
Chief Executive Officer Charles Robertson said the orders demonstrated ACL’s commitment to growth and “leading the US small ship market”.
The two newbuilds will be sister ships to the 175-passenger American Melody which is scheduled to commence operations on the Mississippi River this Aug.
The ships offer 100% private balcony staterooms and five decks, including a cantilevered “Skywalk” (pictured) above an outdoor cafe and lounge.
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