Great Rivers of Florida, St John's River Cruise from Jacksonville
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This river is home to over 200 species of birds including the bald eagle, swallowtail kite, and wood stork. On January 2, 2024, the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau will be hosting a welcome event to greet American Glory passengers as they come ashore in Charlotte County at the Fishermen’s Village docks. This will be American Cruise Lines second visit with their first inaugural cruise arriving on Christmas Day. Passengers will disembark the tender boat at 9am at the Fishermen’s Village docks, adjacent to King Fisher Fleet. Other tender boat arrivals will follow allowing passengers the opportunity to explore and visit local establishments throughout Punta Gorda on this day and other scheduled cruises throughout 2024.
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American Cruise Lines dropping anchor in Charlotte Harbor on Dec. 25 - Gulfshore Business
American Cruise Lines dropping anchor in Charlotte Harbor on Dec. 25.
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After a day of adventure, dine at one of the elegant waterfront restaurants or peruse the artsy boutiques and designer outlets, before heading back to the ship. ACL-American Cruise Lines, the USA's largest cruise company renowned for its smaller ships navigating coastal and inland waterways, will soon sail to Charlotte Harbor Florida. Tenders will transport passengers to Punta Gorda Florida, as revealed by Sean Doherty, tourism director, during an announcement on August 18th. This tiny sliver of land was once a family-owned coconut plantation which was donated to the community to preserve its beauty for all to enjoy. Explore an oasis of sandy beaches, beautiful nature preserves, and pristine state parks.
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ACL also provides shuttle bus services for its customers for land transportation to nearby attractions and popular downtown businesses. In August 2021, ACL announced a major refurbishment project for its entire paddlewheeler fleet. The redesigned boats were renamed "American Splendor" (fka America), "American Heritage" (fka Queen of the Mississippi) and "American West" (fka Queen of the West), and only American Pride retained its name.
American Glory cruise ship docks in Punta Gorda - Wink News
American Glory cruise ship docks in Punta Gorda.
Posted: Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT [source]
Our Ships
American Glory is one of all 12 sisterships/identical catamarans built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding. American Eagle and American Glory entered service this year, and in 2024 will be joined by American Legend for Gulf Coast USA voyages. The ship measures 241feet and carries 109 passengers at full occupancy with 50 crew. In 2024 it will offer the seven-night Cape Codder itinerary, round-trip from Boston. There is a main dining room and cafe and, notably for a small ship, the option for room service.
Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking. Or sit at one of the observation areas at the bow and admire the splendid vistas with fellow travelers. If your feeling adventurous, take advantage of the tender at the stern of the ship, which provides the opportunity for local exploration. Like her sister ships, American Legend can travel on almost any river or waterway in the U.S., with rare access into small ports. The interior features modern décor and spacious staterooms, many with private balconies, as well as an elegant restaurant, multiple lounges, a fitness center, and an outdoor cafe. The voyage includes passing the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Treasure Island.
Currently ranked USA's largest river cruise company, ACL operates traditional stern-paddlewheel riverboats and also several small-sized oceangoing ships. ACL ships cruise mainly in the USA, including Alaska, West and East Coast, the USA's biggest rivers (Mississippi, Tennessee, Potomac, Columbia, Snake, Hudson), also in Florida (St George River). Carol and I were very impressed with the American Eagle from the moment we stepped on the ship. The colors were bright and modern, but what is immediately most impressive is that their entry-level staterooms start at 300 sq/ft., and the ship holds a maximum of 100 passengers. Many other companies building small European-style river cruise ships are stuffing entry-level guests into staterooms that are 135 sq/ft.
Preferential homeporting is for at least 50 voyages (guaranteed departures) annually. The next YouTube video is the company's official release about the signature "Mississippi River Paddlewheeler" cruising experience. In a held in March 2024 auction in Texas, ACL became the highest bidder and purchased four riverboats plus other assets of AQV-American Queen Voyages/fka AQSC.
8-day / 7-night "Historic South and Golden Isles Cruise" (visiting 8 ports) is a one-way itinerary operated between homeports Charleston SC and Jacksonville FL (Amelia Island). Call ports include Charleston SC, Beaufort SC, Hilton Head Island SC, Savannah GA, Jekyll Island and St Simons Island (GA), Amelia Island FL (overnight). 8-day / 7-night "Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise" (visiting 8 ports) is a roundtrip departing from NYC/New York City NY. All call ports are in the New York state and include Catskill, Albany, Kingston/Hyde Park, West Point, Sleepy Hollow, and NYC (overnight stay before debarkation).
American Cruise Lines christens American Glory in Florida
American Cruise Lines offers personalized, small ship river cruises throughout the United States. Enjoy the intimate, comfortable, and fulfilling experience of small ship river cruising aboard the newest fleet of cruise ships in the world. American Cruise Lines brings you to the greatest destinations along the inland waterways and rivers of the East Coast, Pacific Northwest, Mississippi and Alaska. Our modern fleet of ships offer a unique, personal voyage through America's historic waterways. With no more than 150 passengers onboard, our ships provide spacious accommodations and smooth travel through the protected waterways, sheltered harbors, and magnificent rivers of the United States of America. ABOUT PUNTA GORDA / ENGLEWOOD BEACHPunta Gorda/Englewood Beach is Florida’s best-kept secret of a charming natural paradise located on the idyllic Southwest Gulf Coast.
Nature enthusiasts will enjoy visiting the beautifully landscaped Ravine Gardens State Park. Departing for Green Cove Springs, enjoy an onboard welcome reception as we cruise along the waters of St. Johns River. Distinguished as an American Heritage River, it is one of only three rivers in the nation that flows north. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, this beautiful park features picturesque blue waters, amazing coral reefs and marine life, and a variety of incredible bird life. The park is also home to the 19th century Fort Jefferson, Fort Jefferson, was once used as a prison during the Civil War.
Also included are locally inspired cuisine specialties prepared by the ship's master chef. The new 10-night / 11-day cruise itinerary of the company (named "Grand New England") covers New England destinations, among which are charming islands and coastal towns located within the Northeast. The 7-night/8-day "San Francisco Bay Cruise" itinerary (roundtrip from San Francisco) visits four other Californian ports (Stockton, Sacramento, Napa, Vallejo) and ends with an overnight in San Francisco. A pre-cruise hotel package (inclusive of San Francisco Four Season Hotel overnight stay) is optional. Traditionally for large-sized US riverboats, American Song has a fore-located boarding ramp (bow-location on Deck 1) that allows passengers to go ashore at any place along the ship's cruise itinerary route. The ramp has an innovative design being constructed as a retractable gangway (passenger bridge).
Relax in one of the many spacious lounges or enjoy a gentle breeze on the sun deck as you read a book or chat with new friends. It has 100 or less passengers which allows for plenty of common areas to find your perf... Continue to cruise St. Johns River to Lake George, which shares a border with the Ocala National Forest. The lake hosts a variety of wildlife ranging from migratory water birds to a number of marine animals.
All of the ships are being constructed by the line's sister shipyard, Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland. Fares were inclusive of a pre-cruise hotel stay in New Orleans, daily excursions, onboard entertainment/meals/beverages/WiFi/tips/gratuities, all land transportation and hotels between the segments, all port charges. 8-day / 7-night "Maine Coast and Harbors Cruise" (visiting 8 ports) is a roundtrip from Portland ME. Call ports include Bar Harbor ME, Belfast ME, Camden ME, Rockland ME, Boothbay Harbor ME, Bath ME. 8-day / 7-night "Cape Codder Cruise" (visiting 8 ports and featuring navigation on the Cape Cod Canal) is a roundtrip departing from Boston MA.
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