American Cruise Line’s First “Coastal Cat” Passes Sea Trials

American Cruise Lines’ first 100-passenger “Coastal Cat,” American Eagle, has passed sea trials. The small-ship line accepted delivery from Chesapeake Shipbuilding as scheduled. 

American Eagle is the first of 12 new Coastal Cats in the plans. The next four ships are already under construction for delivery over the next year. The new boat is the first in its class and the namesake of American Cruise Lines’ first vessel in 1972. 

American Eagle is on its way to Massachusetts, where it will embark on its first passenger cruise. The new ship will operate U.S. itineraries along the East Coast, blending river cruising with the adventure of expedition cruising. American Eagle’s first cruise is scheduled to depart Aug. 14 on an eight-day “Cape Codder” itinerary round-trip from Boston.

“American Eagle embodies our continued commitment to building new small ships to explore America’s rivers and coasts,” said Charles B. Robertson, president and CEO of American Cruise Lines. “It is the flagship in American Cruise Lines’ new series of small Coastal Cats, which are unlike anything else available in the U.S. market. American Eagle and her sister ships will change the landscape of possibilities for small-ship adventures around the U.S.A.” 

Introduced just a few months after American Serenade, the company’s sixth new modern riverboat, American’s fleet has continued to expand. The company plans to introduce the second new Coastal Cat, American Glory, in November 2023.  

American Eagle features four decks and showcases a new catamaran bow. The new Coastal Cat offers private balcony accommodations, including single- and double-occupancy staterooms as well as suites. American Eagle also offers a top deck, lounges inside and out, a main restaurant, casual café, and fitness center.

A virtual 360-degree tour of American Eagle is available by clicking here. 

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