American Glory, the second Coastal Cat in American Cruise Lines’ new collection of 100-passenger ships, was christened in Key West, Fla. on Sunday. The ceremony befell at Mallory Square the place the ship docks when visiting Key West alongside the corporate’s latest U.S. itinerary—Florida Gulf Coast & Keys cruises, working roundtrip from St. Petersburg.
Charles B. Robertson, President & CEO of American Cruise Lines, gave remarks and launched American Glory’s Godmother, the Honorable Teri Johnston, Mayor of Key West. At the ceremony, remarks have been additionally given by Arlo Haskell of Safer Cleaner Ships, and Albert Childress, Key West City Manager.
“Docking in Mallory Square is a privilege, and we are honored to be a new small piece of the Key West community. We are grateful to Mayor Johnston and proud to have her as godmother of American Glory. We look forward to continuing to build on our partnership with Key West and other Florida coastal towns,” mentioned Charles B. Robertson, President & CEO of American Cruise Lines.
American Glory’s christening follows the christening of collection flagship, American Eagle this previous August 2023, on Buzzards Bay, in Massachusetts.
American Glory will proceed crusing the corporate’s Florida Gulf Coast & Keys cruises all through March 2024 and once more in November and December. Later this 12 months, American Glory shall be joined by one other sister ship, American Legend, which additionally begins crusing the corporate’s Florida Gulf Coast & Keys cruises this November. Demand for the corporate’s small new ships and unique array of 100% U.S. itineraries continues to develop all around the nation. American Cruise Lines has launched 18 of the 21 U.S.-built cruise ships launched previously 20 years. American Glory and sister ships will function a choice of itineraries exploring the East Coast from Maine to Florida all through 2024 and 2025.
Accommodating 100 friends, American Glory options 4 decks and a singular catamaran bow. The new Coastal Cat, constructed by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Md., gives elegant inside design and personal balcony lodging. American Glory additionally gives a lovely high deck for wonderful views, comfy lounges each in and out, a foremost restaurant, informal café, and health heart.
