Chesapeake Shipbuilding delivers Coastal Cat American Liberty

American Liberty has four decks, a catamaran bow, elegant interior design and all private balcony accommodations, including spacious single and double-occupancy staterooms as well as suites.

The open top deck provides big views, and the ship has a selection of lounges, a main restaurant, casual café and fitness center.

'New England Islands' itinerary

Handed over early, American Liberty is scheduled to sail its inaugural cruise next month, departing Aug. 15 on a 'New England Islands' itinerary roundtrip from Providence, Rhode Island. Ports include New Bedford, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, and Block Island, Newport and Bristol, Rhode Island.

The 'New England Islands' cruise sails roundtrip from Providence, Rhode Island to ports in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

In addition to this summer New England itinerary, American Liberty will sail along the US East Coast throughout 2024.

Third in the Coastal Cat series

American Liberty is the third in a Coastal Cat series — following 2023's American Eagle and American Glory — that's part of American Cruise Lines' Project Blue, which envisions a dozen vessels for river and coastal cruising.

Several other vessels are under construction, including the fourth Coastal Cat, American Legend, which is set to begin cruising in November, plus four more Patriot-class ships which have a traditional bow and a slightly deeper draft.