American Glory is named in Key West festivities at Mallory Square

The celebration took place at Mallory Square where American Glory docks on the line's newest US itinerary, 'Florida Gulf Coast & Keys,' round-trip from St. Petersburg.

Key West Mayor Teri Johnston served as the godmother, smashing a bottle on the hull.

Mallory Square privilege

'Docking in Mallory Square is a privilege, and we are honored to be a new small piece of the Key West community,' said Charles B. Robertson, president & CEO, American Cruise Lines. 'We are grateful to Mayor Johnston and proud to have her as godmother of American Glory. We look forward to continuing to build on our partnership with Key West and other Florida coastal towns.'

Remarks also were delivered by Arlo Haskell of Safer Cleaner Ships, which has led a crusade against big cruise vessels, and Key West City Manager Albert Childress. The Victory Belles entertained with patriotic music.

American Glory is operating the new 'Florida Gulf Coast & Keys' itinerary round-trip St. Petersburg

American Glory will operate this itinerary through March and again in November and December. Later this year, it will be joined by sister American Legend, scheduled to take up 'Florida Gulf Coast & Keys' cruises in November.

American Glory and sister ships will offer a selection of itineraries exploring the East Coast from Maine to Florida throughout 2024 and 2025.

The naming follows the inaugural of the Coastal Cats' flagship, American Eagle, last August at Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.