American Cruise Strains’ latest coastal ship, American Legend, was christened throughout a ceremony in Key West, Florida final week. The vessel is the newest within the line’s modern Mission Blue sequence — a lineup of 12 new U.S.-based small ships.

The celebration happened whereas the ship was docked at Mallory Sq., simply steps away from Key West’s city heart. American Legend was there as a port name on its eight-day Florida Gulf Coast & Keys itinerary, which sails roundtrip from St. Petersburg, Florida.

American Cruise Strains’ new Florida itineraries are the one cruises exploring the state that provide visitors the chance to sail the area whereas remaining totally within the U.S. — much like its U.S. river cruises.

The ship’s christening ceremony included speeches, plaque exchanges, and native musical performances. Surrounded by cruise visitors, the ship’s official Godmother, Mayor of the Metropolis of Key West, Danise DeeDee Henriquez, joined American Cruise Strains’ President & CEO, Charles B. Robertson, for the standard bottle smash on the highest deck.

Additionally in attendance for the festivities had been officers from the Metropolis and Port, Key West Police and Hearth, native tour companions, cruise line executives, and American Legend’s captain and crew.

(Photograph courtesy of American Cruise Strains)

“We’re honored to host American Legend’s christening ceremony in Key West with Mayor Henriquez and all our neighborhood companions. American Cruise Strains seems ahead to furthering our dedication to sustainable cruising—sharing America’s tales aboard state-of-the artwork small ships,” stated Charles B. Robertson, President & CEO of American Cruise Strains.

Through the christening festivities, the cruise firm was famous for its longstanding dedication to environmentally-friendly cruising and continued introduction of recent, fashionable small ships. American Cruise Strains was additionally highlighted for its optimistic impression on native companies and dedication to delivering genuine American experiences on all their itineraries across the nation.

For the following few weeks, American Legend will proceed crusing the Florida Gulf Coast & Keys itinerary, then in March will start working American Revolution voyages on Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. This summer season, the ship will sail a mixture of coastal New England itineraries from cities together with New York Metropolis and Boston.

American Legend will finish the yr with unique Hudson River voyages in September and October earlier than returning to Florida for sailings in November and December.

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