In whole, American plans to construct a dozen of the 105-guest Coastal Cat vessels
American Cruise Lines (ACL), Guilford, Conn., is transferring steadily forward on its Project Blue venture that may see it add a collection of 241 toes lengthy, 56 toes broad catamaran hulled vessels to its fleet. In whole, ACL plans to construct a dozen of the 105-guest coastal cats.
All the ships are being constructed at Chesapeake Shipbuilding’s Salisbury, Md., shipyard the place development of the third Coastal Cat, American Liberty has now begun. Construction of the primary two, American Eagle and American Glory, is underway and they’re set for supply in 2023, with American Liberty scheduled to start cruising in May 2024.
American Cruise Lines has grown considerably because the pandemic and has led a resurgence of the river cruise market. In simply the previous 5 years, the corporate has greater than doubled its fleet by introducing its fashionable collection of American riverboats.
The ongoing collection of coastal Cats will function facilities together with 56 staterooms and suites, every with a non-public balcony, spacious lounges and a number of eating venues. The ship’s catamaran hull kind additionally permits for a large exercise platform on the stern, outfitted with kayaks and a big tender for in-depth journey instantly from the ship.
