Three New Ships for American Cruise Lines
U.S. cruise company American Cruise Lines said it is expanding its fleet with the addition of three new cruise ships now under construction Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Md.
The first of the tree new vessels, American Constellation, will have capacity for 170 passengers and is scheduled to begin cruising in May of 2017. Construction is currently nine weeks ahead of schedule and the ship is now being outfitted with passenger details including marbled tile bathrooms and large sliding glass doors in each stateroom. The ship’s signature red, white and blue stack was recently lifted into place on the top deck. Uniquely designed to navigate the coastal waters of the U.S., this new ship features active wing stabilizers, the latest green propulsion technology and many modern amenities. It will also feature large staterooms with private balconies and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. Much of American Constellations’ inaugural summer season will be spent on a new 10-night round-trip itinerary from Boston to many popular destinations, including Bar Harbor, Newport, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
The sister ship to American Constellation is also well underway for scheduled completion in 2018, and will carry 170 passengers.
Steel is now being fabricated for a third ship which will be the lead in a series of new riverboats destined for the American rivers. This new, modern riverboat will carry approximately 195 passengers with a level of comfort unprecedented on the American rivers. American Cruise Lines will be relaying the details and renderings of this new riverboat in the near future.
“American Cruise Lines ships are the newest and most environmentally friendly in America,” said Timothy Beebe, Vice President of American Cruise Lines. “By continually designing and building brand new ships, we are able to exceed the expectations of seasoned European river travelers right here in the U.S.”
American Cruise Lines said it has always chosen to build new ships, as it considers refurbished boats unable to meet guest expectations for comfort, spacious staterooms and modern amenities.
