b'MEMBER NEWSMEMBER NEWSAmerican Cruise Lines BeginsThird Catamaran in Project Blue SeriesA merican Cruise Lines announced thatcompanys previously announced coastal cata- AmericanLibertyandtheongoingseriesof construction has begun on Americanmarans. All ships are being built by Chesapeakecoastal catamarans will feature many amenities Liberty, the third new coastal cat in theShipbuilding in Salisbury, Md. Both companiesincluding 56 staterooms and suites, each with companys Project Blue series. First announcedare PVA members. arealprivatebalcony,spaciousloungesand in January 2022, the Project Blue series is a setmultiple dining venues. The ships catamaran of 12 small ships designed to cover almost anyThe first two ships in the series, American Eaglehull form also allows for a wide activity plat-domestic cruise itinerary. The 105-guest Amer- and American Glory, are scheduled to beginform at the stern, equipped with kayaks and ican Liberty is built for coastal operation andsailing in 2023. American Liberty is scheduleda large tender for in-depth adventure directly features a similar innovative hull design as theto begin cruising in May 2024. from the ship. PHOTO COURTESY OF AMERICAN CRUISE LINESFOGHORN 38'