Guilford, Conn.-based American Cruise Lines (ACL) has announced a contract with Chesapeake Shipbuilding for four new vessels. In all, ACL will now accept delivery of 10 new vessels from Chesapeake over the next three years.
Founded in 1972, ACL has built a fleet of vessels that tend to be much smaller than the average U.S. passenger cruise vessel. The company currently operates 21 vessels, with more than 50 itineraries throughout the United States. ACL’s vessels can accommodate 90 to 180 passengers. All the new vessels are being built expressly for the U.S. cruise market.