GUILFORD,
CT – American Cruise Lines has announced the name of its
latest vessel, American Constitution, now under construction at Chesapeake
Shipbuilding of Salisbury, MD. The name was inspired by the USS Constitution,
the United States Navy’s oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat and named by
President George Washington. This new ship will be delivered in 2018 and is the
sister ship to the American Constellation which begins sailing this May.
The
American Constitution is a coastal vessel with full active wing stabilization.
With the capacity for approximately 175 guests, the new ship will cater to
passengers looking for the sophisticated and intimate experience of a modern
smaller ship. As with the other American Cruise Lines ships, American
Constitution will have large well-appointed staterooms with private balconies,
as well as a variety of spacious lounges.
“With the addition of the American
Constitution, we will continue to raise the bar for small ship cruising in the
United States” said Tim Beebe, Vice President of American Cruise Lines. “We are
committed to continue building new ships which will meet today’s guest expectations
for comfort, spacious staterooms, and modern amenities.”
The two
sister ships will elevate the standard for small ships on both coasts of the
United States, cruising on the East Coast this year, and expanding to the
Pacific Northwest and Alaska in 2018. Details on the 2018 schedule will be
announced soon.
Reservations for the inaugural season aboard
American Constitution can be made by visiting www.americancruiselines.com
