After being delivered earlier this month, the brand new American Symphony is coming into service for American Cruise Strains as we speak. Because the fifth vessel in a brand new collection of riverboats, the 175-guest cruise ship is being added to the corporate’s Mississippi River fleet.
For its maiden crusing, the Symphony is welcoming company in New Orleans for a seven-night itinerary within the Decrease Mississippi.
The one-way cruise sails to Memphis and options eight ports of name, together with Baton Rouge, Vicksburg and Natchez – the place the ship is ready to be christened on August 30.
“Inland river cruising continues to indicate large development in Port NOLA’s cruise portfolio and this vessel is the newest crown jewel in American Cruise Strains’ fleet of recent riverine vessels crusing the Mississippi River from town of New Orleans,” stated Brandy D. Christian, Port of New Orleans President and CEO. “The historical past and attraction of our vibrant metropolis mixed with the distinctive choices of crusing the Mississippi River makes cruising from New Orleans a perfect expertise for rising numbers of riverboat passengers.”
Following the plaque change (pictured above) there was an onboard tour of the 175-passenger vessel hosted by the American Symphony’s Captain Greg Scheiferstein.
“American Symphony is a part of our ongoing dedication to main the U.S. River Cruise market by introducing revolutionary small ships yearly,” stated Charles B. Robertson, President & CEO of American Cruise Strains. “Smaller is healthier on the rivers. We sit up for American Symphony’s first season on the Mississippi, in addition to the introduction of sister ship American Serenade early subsequent yr.”
Persevering with its inaugural season, the vessel presents further cruises within the area – together with Higher Mississippi River cruises – by means of late December.
In September, this system features a particular Full Mississippi voyage that sails between New Orleans and St. Paul. The 21-night cruise contains visits to 22 locations, reminiscent of Greenville, St. Louis and Pink Wing, in seven totally different states.
Constructed by Chesapeake Shipbuilding, the American Symphony is the sister ship to the American Melody, ACL’s riverboat for 2021.
With 5 decks, the 5,000-ton vessel can accommodate as much as 175 company and 60 crew members.
Designed with a larger-than-average quantity of glass, Symphony’s public areas and cabins are stated to permit for unparalleled views of the locations and surrounds.
A part of a collection of recent fashionable riverboats, the vessel is supplied with a eating corridor, a health club, and a yoga heart. The widespread areas are highlighted by a four-story glass atrium and spacious lounges.
The vessel can be stated to supply the biggest staterooms within the trade, non-public furnished balconies and full-sized loos.
With the addition of the Symphony, ACL’s Mississippi River fleet now features a whole of 5 vessels.
Additionally in service on the river this yr are the American Melody, the American Jazz, the American Heritage and the American Splendor.
