American Cruise Lines Welcomes New 'Coastal Cat' Ship to its Fleet

American Cruise Lines welcomed a new ship, named American Glory, to its fleet over the weekend

The 100-passenger vessel is the line’s second “Costal Cat,” a type of ship designed for inland exploration along the East Coast of the United States. The vessel will sail the company’s “Florida Gulf Coast & Keys” itinerary from now through March, and again in November and December. American Glory will also sail other East Coast itineraries in 2024 and 2025.

The vessel’s godmother is Teri Johnston, the mayor of Key West, Florida. Johnston joined cruise line executives and other local dignitaries during a ship christening ceremony on Sunday at Mallory Square in Key West.

“Docking in Mallory Square is a privilege, and we are honored to be a new small piece of the Key West community,” said Charles B. Robertson, the line’s president and chief executive officer. “We are grateful to Mayor Johnston and proud to have her as godmother of American Glory. We look forward to continuing to build on our partnership with Key West and other Florida coastal towns.”

Teri Johnston, godmother of American Glory and mayor of Key West, smashes a bottle of Champagne during the christening ceremony (Photo Credit: American Cruise Lines)

American Glory has 56 rooms and six common areas spreading across four decks. The vessel boasts a range of staterooms, from 620-square-foot Grand Suites to 280-square-foot dedicated solo cabins.

In August, the cruise line welcomed American Eagle, its first Coastal Cat, to its fleet. An additional five ships—a mix of Coastal Cats and river ships—are under construction and set to launch over the next two years.   

 

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