by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 4:00 PM ET, Wed February 19, 2025
American Cruise Lines has christened its newest ship, American Legend.
The ceremony took place in Key West, Florida, last week, while the ship was docked at Mallory Square. The 100-guest vessel was in the middle of the 8-day “Florida Gulf Coast & Keys” itinerary, which sail round trip from St. Petersburg, Florida.
Danise DeeDee Henriquez, the mayor of Key West, is the vessel’s godmother. She was on-hand for the festivities, along with Charles B. Robertson, the president and chief executive officer of American Cruise Lines.
“We are honored to host American Legend’s christening ceremony in Key West with Mayor Henriquez and all our community partners,” says Robertson. “American Cruise Lines looks forward to furthering our commitment to sustainable cruising—sharing America’s stories aboard state-of-the art small ships.”
American Legend is one of several new ships joining the company’s fleet as part of its Project Blue initiative. The ship will spend the next few weeks in Florida before sailing to Chesapeake Bay to offer American Revolution cruises. During the summer, American Legend will offer a mix of coastal New England voyages. In the fall, it will offer Hudson River cruises before returning to Florida for the winter.
“To American Legend, may your sails be filled with the winds of prosperity, your decks be graced with the laughter of travelers, and your journey be marked by endless wonder,” says Henriquez.
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