American Cruise Lines Orders Two New Ships from Chesapeake Shipbuilding

American Cruise Lines has, as is customary, ordered the 29th and 30th ships for its river cruise fleet from Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland. The names will be American Beauty, which will sail the Mississippi River and is scheduled to launch in 2028, and American Rhapsody, for the Columbia and Snake Rivers, set to debut in 2029.

These two additions are part of the company's modern American Riverboat series, which began in 2018 when American Song became the first modern-style riverboat available for river travel in the country.

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Kongsberg to Supply Stabilizers for Chesapeake’s Cruise Ship Newbuilds

Kongsberg Maritime has strengthened its 15-year partnership with Chesapeake Shipbuilding in the United, through the supply of its Aquarius retractable stabilizers that will be installed on the latest newbuild cruise ships for American Cruise Lines (ACL).

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Chesapeake Shipbuilding To Build Additional Vessels For ACL

Guilford, Conn.-based American Cruise Lines (ACL) has announced a contract with Chesapeake Shipbuilding for four new vessels. In all, ACL will now accept delivery of 10 new vessels from Chesapeake over the next three years.

Founded in 1972, ACL has built a fleet of vessels that tend to be much smaller than the average U.S. passenger cruise vessel. The company currently operates 21 vessels, with more than 50 itineraries throughout the United States. ACL’s vessels can accommodate 90 to 180 passengers. All the new vessels are being built expressly for the U.S. cruise market.

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Chesapeake Shipbuilding delivers Coastal Cat American Liberty

American Liberty has four decks, a catamaran bow, elegant interior design and all private balcony accommodations, including spacious single and double-occupancy staterooms as well as suites.

The open top deck provides big views, and the ship has a selection of lounges, a main restaurant, casual café and fitness center.

'New England Islands' itinerary

Handed over early, American Liberty is scheduled to sail its inaugural cruise next month, departing Aug. 15 on a 'New England Islands' itinerary roundtrip from Providence, Rhode Island. Ports include New Bedford, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, and Block Island, Newport and Bristol, Rhode Island.

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New building for Chesapeake Shipbuilding

SALISBURY -- Gillis Gilkerson Construction  announces the successful completion of Chesapeake Shipbuilding's new, two-story, state-of-the-art building, spanning an impressive +/-10,000 square feet. The new office building is located within bounds of Chesapeake Shipbuilding’s commercial shipyard located along the Wicomico River and marks a significant addition to Chesapeake Shipbuilding's growing presence in the Salisbury area.

Chesapeake Shipbuilding has with over 30 years of direct industry experience, designing and building commercial ships up to 450 feet in length, suitable for inland waterway or ocean service. Gillis Gilkerson is honored to have partnered with this industry leader on a project that strengthens their foothold in the community.

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American Cruise Lines orders 3 more vessels so 5 are due in 2024/25

American Cruise Lines contracted three vessels for delivery in 2025 from Chesapeake Shipbuilding.

These join the two Coastal Cats — American Liberty and American Legend — already under construction for 2024 delivery from the Salisbury, Maryland shipyard.

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Chesapeake Shipbuilding delivers American Glory

Chesapeake Shipbuilding delivered American Glory, the second new Coastal Cat for American Cruise Lines this year year.

ACL said the 100-passenger ship passed sea trials 'with flying colors.'

Additional ships in the Coastal Cats series are already under construction, with the next two scheduled for delivery in 2024.

Salisbury-built American Eagle enter into East Coast service

Salisbury-built American Eagle, the first American Cruise Lines’ Coastal Cat, has passed sea trials with flying colors.

American Cruise Lines accepted delivery of the 100-passenger small ship from Chesapeake Shipbuilding on-time as scheduled. American Eagle is the first of 12 new Coastal Cats American Cruise Lines is planning to build at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury.

The next four ships are already under construction for delivery over the next year.

The new boat is the first in its class and the namesake of American Cruise Lines’ first vessel in 1972.

American Eagle is already on its way to Massachusetts, where it will embark on its first passenger cruise. The new ship will sail a slate of 100 percent U.S. itineraries along the East Coast which will blend the luxury of river cruising with the access and adventure of expedition cruising.

American Eagle’s first cruise is scheduled to depart Monday, Aug. 14, following the line’s popular 8-Day Cape Codder itinerary, round trip from Boston.

Chesapeake Shipbuilding delivers another riverboat to ACL

American Cruise Lines (ACL) announced recently that it has accepted delivery of the 328'x60'4", 180 passenger American Serenade from Chesapeake Shipbuilding as scheduled. The new riverboat is the sixth riverboat in the company’s Modern Series, and the 18th small ship built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding for ACL.

American Serenade will immediately join the company’s expanding Mississippi River fleet and will begin plying the famous waterway this month. American Serenade’s first cruise is set to depart April 20th from New Orleans, and American Cruise Lines plans to christen the new riverboat during its inaugural cruise on April 23 while visiting Vidalia, La.

“American Serenade shows our continued commitment to small ships for America’s rivers. She has the same spacious features as her five sisterships and a design package that wows everyone who boards,” Charles B. Robertson, president and CEO of American Cruise Lines, said in a statement announcing the delivery. Introduced just a few months after American Symphony and just a few months before American Eagle, the new ship is a testament to ACL’s rapidly increasing production capability.

The new riverboat features five decks and offers 100% private balcony staterooms, including suites and singles. The boat’s interior design incorporates a liberal use of glass, allowing for enhanced views throughout the ship.