American Cruise Lines’ latest coastal ship, American Legend, was christened throughout a ceremony in Key West, Florida final week. The vessel is the most recent within the line’s progressive Project Blue sequence — a lineup of 12 new U.S.-based small ships.
The celebration passed off whereas the ship was docked at Mallory Square, simply steps away from Key West’s city middle. American Legend was there as a port name on its eight-day Florida Gulf Coast & Keys itinerary, which sails roundtrip from St. Petersburg, Florida.
American Cruise Lines’ new Florida itineraries are the one cruises exploring the state that supply visitors the chance to sail the area whereas remaining absolutely within the U.S. — much like its U.S. river cruises.
The ship’s christening ceremony included speeches, plaque exchanges, and native musical performances. Surrounded by cruise visitors, the ship’s official Godmother, Mayor of the City of Key West, Danise DeeDee Henriquez, joined American Cruise Lines’ President & CEO, Charles B. Robertson, for the normal bottle smash on the highest deck.
Also in attendance for the festivities had been officers from the City and Port, Key West Police and Fire, native tour companions, cruise line executives, and American Legend’s captain and crew.
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“We are honored to host American Legend’s christening ceremony in Key West with Mayor Henriquez and all our community partners. American Cruise Lines looks forward to furthering our commitment to sustainable cruising—sharing America’s stories aboard state-of-the art small ships,” stated Charles B. Robertson, President & CEO of American Cruise Lines.
During the christening festivities, the cruise firm was famous for its longstanding dedication to environmentally-friendly cruising and continued introduction of recent, trendy small ships. American Cruise Lines was additionally highlighted for its constructive influence on native companies and dedication to delivering genuine American experiences on all their itineraries across the nation.
For the following few weeks, American Legend will proceed crusing the Florida Gulf Coast & Keys itinerary, then in March will start working American Revolution voyages on Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. This summer time, the ship will sail a mixture of coastal New England itineraries from cities together with New York City and Boston.
American Legend will finish the yr with unique Hudson River voyages in September and October earlier than returning to Florida for sailings in November and December.
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