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American Cruise Lines will homeport its second Mississippi riverboat in New
Orleans. The two new riverboats are the first new ships built specially for the
Mississippi River in 20 years.
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of the 305-foot, 150-passenger American Eagle was recently completed at
Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland.
The ship is now repositioning to New Orleans and is scheduled to arrive later
this month. Similar to line's Queen of the Mississippi, it will offer various
eight-day itineraries on the Lower Mississippi River between New Orleans and
Memphis.
“American Cruise Lines’ investment in a second riverboat in the Port of New
Orleans illustrates the growing demand for classic River cruising,” said Port
President and CEO Gary LaGrange. “American Cruise Lines offers a cruise
experience second-to-none on the Lower Mississippi River and we look forward to
working with them for many years to come.”
While the American Eagle will primarily operate between New Orleans and Memphis,
the company has announced a number of unique journeys, including a 22-day
complete Mississippi River cruise. |
