American Liberty, third in a series of 100-passenger catamaran cruise ships by American Cruise Lines, Guilford, Conn., successfully completed sea trials and will begin its inaugural cruise Aug. 15, the company said Monday.
Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, Md., delivered the vessel early, one in the company’s Project Blue series of 12 new small ships for river and coastal cruising in the U.S. Several more ships in the series are already under construction.
The fourth ‘Coastal Cat,’ American Legend, is tentatively set to begin cruising in November 2024, with four more plus four more Patriot Class ships to follow.
“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.
American Liberty will sail its inaugural cruise next month, departing August 15th and sailing roundtrip from Providence, Rhode Island, along the company’s popular New England Islands itinerary. The cruise also visits: New Bedford, Nantucket, & Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.; and Block Island, Newport, & Bristol, R.I. In addition to its summer New England itinerary, American Liberty will sail a slate of American’s other exclusive U.S. itineraries along the East Coast throughout 2024.
