American Cruise Lines orders new ships
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American Cruise Lines has announced it is building four new riverboats.
Construction has already started on the first two ships, which will enter the fleet in spring 2015 and cruise on the Mississippi, Columbia and Snake rivers.
The first two new riverboats will carry between 150 and 200 passengers, with the others to join the fleet in 2017.
The one based along the Columbia and Snake will be built specifically for sailing in the Pacific Northwest with each room having panoramic viws, private balconies and room service.
“There is a longstanding history of riverboating in America,” said Timothy Beebe, vice president of American Cruise Lines. “Since the 1800s, each new riverboat has sought to outdo the last by offering more amenities, comforts, and service than its predecessors. The Columbia and Snake Rivers have not seen a new riverboat in over ten years, so the upgrade is overdue, and the new ship on the Mississippi River will complement the Queen of the Mississippi beautifully.”
The announcement comes after American Cruise Lines reported growth of more than 25% in the last three years.
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