The 180-passenger sister vessels are two of the line's six modern riverboats, all from Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland.
Godmothers Julia Letlow and Stacia L. Morfin
Julia Letlow, US representative for Louisiana’s 5th congressional district, named American Serenade in Vidalia, Louisiana on the Mississippi River, and Stacia L. Morfin, CEO of Nez Perce Tourism and a citizen of the Nimíipuu Nation, named American Jazz in Clarkston, Washington, on the Snake River.
American Jazz godmother Stacia L. Morfin, left, and American Serenade godmother Julia Letlow
The godmothers were joined by American Cruise Lines’ passengers, crew and executives, along with state and local officials.
'Incredible breadth' of US river cruising
'The two christenings, one in a desert canyon and one on the bayou, show the incredible breadth of river cruise options in the USA,' said Charles B. Robertson, president/CEO, American Cruise Lines. 'They also show the growth of American Cruise Lines and the range of places that we explore. We are so grateful to the communities who welcome us and look forward to a strong future together as we cruise the Snake and Mississippi rivers.'
The vessels offer multiple dining and lounge options, spacious sun decks and lecture rooms and a four-story glass atrium in the center.
More to come
American has four additional vessels under construction at Chesapeake Shipbuilding, the first two set to debut later this year.
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