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passenger ship American Spirit docked in Havre de Grace, Maryland, May 2011
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AMERICAN SPIRIT FACTS
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Description
American Spirit offers casual and comfortable cruises which features historic and scenic ports which bigger ships won’t be able to explore. As the name suggests, it flies the American flag, is crewed by Americans, and caters to a wide spectrum of travellers. Launched in 2005, the American Spirit is lauded for its exceptional East Coast itineraries. American Spirit offers an intimate cruising experience to passengers who would like to know the USA ports better.
Destinations
The American Spirit focuses on the East Coast of the United States of America. Yearly, it takes its passengers to Maine, Nantucket and the Hudson River. What make the cruises very attractive are its inland excursions. Inland, the crew will take you to historic museums and homes. There are also guest lecturers who can speak about the destination comprehensively in between stops.
History
The American Spirit was built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in 2005 in Salisbury, Maryland. It was ordered by the American Cruise line and has been operating under this company since it was launched. It is the cruise line’s third acquired vessel.
Dining
There’s only one restaurant in the American Spirit and the dining times are fixed. It’s a free-seating arrangement, with passengers sharing tables for six people.
Entertainment
There are three lounges onboard. One of them is dedicated to sports watching. There’s a big LCD screen on the Chesapeake Lounge for baseball fans to relax and while away the time in between shore excursions. In the main lounge, there’s also a cabin for private reading if the vessel’s small library spikes your interest. These lounges have big windows so you won’t miss out on the scenery along the way. For fitness, the vessel has an exercise bike and a step machine facing the ship’s wake.
Cabins
There are 51 spacious staterooms built in the American Spirit. Unlike other small cruise vessels which offer small cabins and smaller bathrooms, the American Spirit takes pride in offering luxury travel to a more intimate number of passengers. There are no other cabin types in the American Spirit, and the staterooms are basically identical with interior entrances and private balconies. Each stateroom is equipped with a satellite television.
Ship Summary
| Operator: | American Cruise Lines | | Built by: | Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury MD | | Date Completed: | 2005 | | Gross Tonnage: | 1600 | | Length: | 60 m | | Width: | 14 m | | Decks: | 4 | | Passengers: | 100 | | Crew: | 25 | | IMO: | 7423392 |
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