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Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Traces reviews that its second Coastal Cat, American Glory, has handed its sea trials with flying colours. American Cruise Traces accepted supply of the 100-passenger small ship from Chesapeake Shipbuilding on-time as scheduled and it’ll begin its inaugural cruise on November 28 from Maryland to Florida, the place it should start working American’s new Florida Gulf Coast & Keys cruises from late December into the brand new yr. Along with the brand new Florida itinerary, American Glory will sail a slate of U.S. itineraries alongside the East Coast all through 2024.
American Glory is the latest ship in American’s ongoing collection of 12 new Coastal Cats. The first vessel within the revolutionary new collection, American Eagle, was delivered earlier this yr. Extra Coastal Cats are already below development, with the following two scheduled for supply in 2024.
“American Glory furthers our dedication to constructing new small ships for America’s rivers and coasts,” mentioned Charles B. Robertson, president & CEO of American Cruise Traces. “Extra importantly, it’s our third new ship supply this yr, making it a stable demonstration of our expanded manufacturing capability for the U.S. market.”
Launched just some months after collection flagship, American Eagle, in addition to a brand new riverboat, American Serenade, American Glory continues a pattern that has seen American’s small ship fleet proceed to develop yr after yr, that includes designs that provide unprecedented lodging for small ships.
Accommodating simply 100 visitors, American Glory has 4 decks and showcases a brand new catamaran bow. The brand new small ship provides elegant inside design and personal balcony lodging, together with spacious suites. The ship additionally provides a high deck that gives wonderful views, comfy lounges each in and out, a primary restaurant, an informal café, and a health heart.
