In certainly one of two riverboat christenings held May 3, American Jazz was christened in Clarkston, Wash., on the Snake River [Photo: August Frank/Lewiston Tribune]
Guilford, Conn., primarily based American Cruise Lines this week held riverboat christenings at two very completely different places — in a canyon on the Idaho border and alongside a bayou in Louisiana — for 2 almost an identical river cruise vessels, American Jazz and American Serenade. The sisterships are two of the Lines’ six extremely acclaimed American Riverboats.
Stacia L. Morfin, CEO of Nez Perce Tourism and a citizen of the Nimíipuu Nation, christened American Jazz in Clarkston, Wash, on the Snake River.
Rep. Julia Letlow, (R. La. fifth District), christened the American Serenade in Vidalia, La., on the Mississippi River.
The two godmothers have been joined by American Cruise Lines’ company, crew, and executives, in addition to state and native officers who welcomed the ships to their respective areas.
“The two riverboat christenings, one in a desert canyon and one on the bayou, show the incredible breadth of river cruise options in the U.S.A.,” stated Charles B. Robertson, president and CEO, American Cruise Lines. “They also show the growth of American Cruise Lines and the range of places that we explore. We are so grateful to the communities who welcome us and look forward to a strong future together as we cruise the Snake and Mississippi Rivers.”
The new riverboats accommodate solely 180 company and have the biggest staterooms on any riverboats on the planet. Each provides a number of eating and lounge choices, in addition to spacious sundecks and lecture rooms. They additionally function the hallmark architectural element of the American Riverboat collection, a four-story glass atrium within the heart of the ship.
All six of the corporate’s American Riverboats have been constructed at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Md. American Cruise Lines has 4 further ships now below building on the yard, the primary two of which is able to debut later this yr.
