b'MEMBERNEWSAmerican Cruise Lines New Modern Riverboat Passes Sea TrailsTop: American Jazz. Bottom: American Cruise Lines fleet. Credit: American Cruise LinesGuilford, CT-based PVA Vessel member AmericanAmerican Cruise Lines small ship fleet has expanded Cruise Lines newest small overnight cruise ship, Americanover the years as the company continues to introduce new Jazz, has passed sea trials with flying colors. Following thedesigns with accommodations that enhance the guest expe-successful trials, American Cruise Lines accepted deliveryriences on the Mississippi River, the Columbia and Snake of the riverboat from PVA Associate member ChesapeakeRivers, and across the country. Since 2017, American Cruise Shipbuilding in Salisbury, MD. The 190-passenger AmericanLines has debuted five new ships; expanding its overall fleet Jazz is the latest in the operators series of five new modernto 12 ships in 2020, with more new builds coming in 2021 riverboats and will be added to the companys fleet on theand 2022.Mississippi River. American Cruise Lines building plansThe newest vessel has six decks and a design that have continued at full strength, despite this years pauseemploys a use of glass that offers views throughout the ship. in cruising, underscoring the operators confidence inThe third modern riverboat will also showcase a collection domestic U.S. small ship cruising.of artwork by New Orleans-based artist, Greg Creason; With the U.S. Coast Guard aboard, American Jazz success- including original oil paintings and sculptures commis-fully underwent speed trials, an endurance run, and wassioned by the overnight cruise line. thoroughly tested in all areas of safety and maneuverability.American Jazz notably features its modern series hall-The new ship possesses the latest safety equipment, as wellmarksa patented opening bow and retractable gangway, as environmentally friendly technology. American Jazz is theas well as a multistory glass atrium in the center of the ship. operations third modern riverboat following the successfulAmerican Jazz offers several interior lounges, a dining room, launches of American Harmony in 2019, and American Songfitness center, and a new Wellness-Yoga studio. Providing in 2018.spaces for social distancing, American Jazz and all American American Jazz and the modern riverboats we currentlyCruise Lines new ships are designed with numerous have under construction demonstrate our commitment tooutdoor lounges, including casual outdoor dining cafs and leading the U.S. river cruise market by adding new smallexpansive top sundecks.ships each year, said Charles B. Robertson, President & CEO of American Cruise Lines. The outlook for 2021 isAmerican Cruise Lines modern riverboats showcase tremendous and we look forward to American Jazzs firstmulti-story glass atriums and contemporary design.full season on the Mississippi, as well as the introduction ofAll its ships carry under 200 passengers and cruises American Melody, the next new ship to follow in our moderndomestic routes only, always in sight of land, allowing riverboat series. guests to explore U.S. history, culture, and geography. n40SEPTEMBER 2020FOGHORN'