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American Maverick was christened in Newport, R.I., with American Cruise Lines’ Board Chair and Treasurer Susan Renner 
honored as the vessel’s godmother with the role of smashing a bottle on the hull during the ceremony. 
I
n June, American Cruise Lines 
christened American Maverick in 
Newport, R.I., during the ship’s 
inaugural New England cruise. The 
celebration took place on board with 
guests, crew, community partners, 
and many employees from the Line’s 
headquarters in Guilford, Conn. 
American Maverick is the newest 
small cruise ship in the country and 
the latest in the company’s growing 
fleet of ships exclusively designed for 
cruising the U.S. The company has 
eight additional ships under construc-
tion with three to be delivered over 
the next year. American Cruise Lines 
also launched the riverboat American 
Encore, in May.
The christening festivities took place 
overlooking Newport Harbor with 
remarks from American Cruise Lines’ 
President & CEO Charles B. Robert-
son, American Maverick’s godmother, 
Susan Renner, American Cruise Lines’ 
board chair and treasurer. Attendees 
gathered on the top deck for the official 
blessing and ceremonial bottle smash, 
followed by a traditional New England 
lobster bake at a state park just steps 
from where the ship was docked. 
The 130-passenger small ship features 
four decks, all-private balcony state-
rooms, including singles and suites, 
multiple lounges (including a top deck 
lounge with a walking track), a chart 
room, a main restaurant, and a casual 
café. The vessel also boasts a fitness 
center among other onboard amenities 
unusual for cruise ships of this size.
MEMBER NEWS
American Cruise Lines Christens 
Second Vessel This Year
PHOTO: AMERICAN CRUISE LINES 

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