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Alex Smith |
American Cruise Lines’ third Coastal Cat ship, American Liberty, has been delivered early by Chesapeake Shipbuilding after successfully completing sea trials.
The 100-passenger ship is the latest in American Cruise Lines’ Project Blue series of 12 small ships for river and coastal cruising in the USA. Several ships of the series are also currently under construction, including the fourth Coastal Cat American Legend, which is set to begin cruising in November 2024.
American Liberty will depart on its inaugural cruise on 15 August, sailing roundtrip from Providence, Rhode Island, on the company’s ‘New England Islands’ itinerary. The cruise will visit New Bedford, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts and Block Island, Newport and Bristol in Rhode Island. American Liberty will also sail a series of itineraries along the East Coast of America throughout 2024.
Like its sister ships American Eagle and American Glory, American Liberty has four decks and features a catamaran bow. It offers both single and double-occupancy staterooms as well as suites, along with amenities such as a fitness centre, casual café, main restaurant and indoor and outdoor lounges.
“American Liberty is the newest ship in our fleet, reflecting our ongoing commitment to building small innovative ships for America’s rivers and coasts,” said Charles B. Robertson, president and CEO of American Cruise Lines.