American Cruise Lines’ latest ship American Legend set sail on her inaugural cruise on Monday from Florida.
The vessel is crusing the road’s eight-day Florida Gulf Coast & Keys itinerary roundtrip from St. Petersburg. The cruise visits Marco Island, Key West, and Punta Gorda, with an non-compulsory pre-cruise lodge keep in Tampa. The cruise explores Florida’s Gulf Coast, and even features a full day exploration of Dry Tortugas National Park.
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This week’s first cruise additionally included American Legend‘s official christening ceremony, which took place today, November 27th, in Key West. The ceremony was held on board with the ship’s godmother, Key West Mayor DeeDee Henriquez, cruise company, and American Cruise Lines executives. Tomorrow, Thanksgiving will probably be celebrated on board with a standard vacation meal full with all of the fixings.
American Legend is a sister ship to American Liberty, which additionally started crusing this yr. It was constructed by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland, and might accommodate 100 company. Legend is American Cruise Lines’ nineteenth new small ship, 4th Coastal Cat, and 2nd new ship this yr.
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