Passenger Vessel News Roundup | June 26 – US cruise ship orders and construction plus a new tour catamaran for Australia

A luxury cruise ship slated for a Swiss operator completes is final series of sea trials while construction continues on the fifth ship in a series ordered by a US cruise company. Orders have meanwhile been placed for sea-going and river cruise ships and a catamaran that will sail on excursions in...

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American Cruise Lines now has 7 new ships in the pipeline

With U.S. river and coastal cruises in growing demand, American Cruise Lines yesterday confirmed that it has seven new ships on order, all scheduled for delivery before the end of 2026. The new ships include six Project Blue series ships and a brand-new American Riverboat.

“The domestic cruise industry is the healthiest it has ever been. Demand for modern river products, new small ships, and unique exploration in the U.S.A. continues to grow,” said Charles B. Robertson, president & CEO of...

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American Cruise Lines christens its second Coastal Cat

Coastal Cat alongside

American Glory, the second Coastal Cat in American Cruise Lines’ new series of 100-passenger ships, was christened in Key West, Florida, Jan. 21. The vessel entered service in November last year after passing its sea trials at Chesapeake Shipbuilding with flying colors. It is currently sailing the company’s Florida Gulf Coast and Keys cruises, operating roundtrip from St. Petersburg, Fla., and the ceremony took place at Mallory Square where the ship docks when visiting Key Weston that...

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American Cruise Lines takes delivery of its second Coastal Cat

Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Lines reports that its second Coastal Cat, American Glory, has passed its sea trials with flying colors. American Cruise Lines accepted delivery of the 100-passenger small ship from Chesapeake Shipbuilding on-time as scheduled and it will start its inaugural cruise on November 28 from Maryland to Florida, where it will begin operating American’s new Florida Gulf Coast & Keys cruises from late December into the new year. In addition to the new...

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VESSEL REVIEW | American Eagle – American Cruise Lines welcomes coastal catamaran to fleet

American Cruise Lines (ACL) has taken delivery of its newest catamaran cruise ship, the 241- by 56-foot (73.4- by 17-metre) American Eagle. Built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding of Maryland as the lead ship of ACL’s new Coastal Cat-class, the vessel was designed to offer the qualities of expedition...

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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | August 29 – Newbuild US catamaran cruise ship, a Chinese electric tour boat and more

A new catamaran cruise ship has been delivered to a US operator while a Russian inland luxury liner enters its final leg of sea trials. A new sightseeing boat for the Chinese city of Fuzhou is launched into the water for the first time. Finally, a Puerto Rico-based transit authority places an order...

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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | March 24 – A Danish fast ferry, US catamaran cruise ship construction and more

A large catamaran Ro-Pax vessel has been delivered to an operator in Denmark as a new vehicle ferry enters service with a New York-based shipping company. Construction ha ..

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Unusual River Cruise Woos Antique Lovers

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Check out American Cruise Lines’ newest offering if you’re a fan of Antiques Roadshow, the PBS programme that has run for 27 seasons, as reported by Forbes.

‘Antiques’ cruise

On April 27, 2023, the “Antiques” cruise, a special sailing of American Serenade, will set sail from Memphis, Tennessee.

As the riverboat reaches Baton Rouge, Louisiana, guests on board will have the opportunity to take part in a taping of the well-known TV show in a one-of-a-kind shore...

https://mfame.guru/unusual-river-cruise-woos-antique-lovers/

Passenger Vessel News Roundup | December 7 – European vehicle ferries plus cruise ships for US and Monaco

New Ro-Pax ferries have been delivered to operators in Germany and Estonia while construction commences on cruise ships ordered by customers in Monaco and the United Stat ..

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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | August 16 – Ferries for the Malacca Strait and Michigan, Chinese cruise ship construction and more

Newly completed vessels include a ferry for an Indonesian operator, a vehicle ferry for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and a Mississippi River cruise ship. Constructio ..

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