Latest modern riverboat completes successful sea trials

Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Lines reports that American Jazz, the latest in its series of five modern riverboats, has successfully passed its sea trials. Last week, with the U.S. Coast Guard

American Cruise Lines accelerates its expansion

Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Lines is to launch two additional modern riverboats for the 2021 season. Construction is already underway on the new riverboats and will ramp up as American Jazz,

Second modern riverboat nears completion

.American Cruise Lines reports that, at 5:00 a.m. this morning, its second new modern riverboat, American Harmony, moved under its own power to the shipyard’s outfitting pier for final touches. American Harmony

American Cruise Lines accelerates newbuild program

Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Lines is continuing to accelerate its newbuild program. The company introduced a new ship in 2017 and two new ships in 2018. It latest new ship will

Chesapeake Shipbuilding makes progress on second modern riverboat

OCTOBER 11, 2018 — American Cruise Lines reports that American Harmony, the second in its five-ship, modern riverboat series of vessels is well on its way to completion, with its lower bow

American Cruise Lines’ new modern riverboat starts inaugural voyage

OCTOBER 9, 2018 – American Cruise Lines reports that its new ship American Song departed from the Port of New Orleans this past Saturday and is underway with 184 guests at 100% capacity

American Cruise Lines’ latest ship passes sea trials

AUGUST 29, 2018 — American Cruise Lines reports that its new ship American Song — the first modern riverboat in U.S. history — has successfully passed sea trials and is now on

Newest addition to American Cruise Lines fleet completes first cruise

APRIL 30, 2018 — Guilford, CT, based American Cruise Lines reports announce that its brand new cruise ship, American Constitution, built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, MD, has just completed its successful inaugural

Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Vane Brothers ink another tug deal

DECEMBER 21, 2017—In the continuation of a newbuilding partnership that extends some 10 years, Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp., Salisbury, MD, announced that it had inked a new agreement with Vane Brothers, Baltimore, MD

River cruise vessel market continues expansion

NOVEMBER 24, 2017—Operators are investing in new vessels to keep up with the increasing popularity of river cruising in the U.S. and Europe. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)—which represents about 95 percent

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