Chesapeake Shipbuilding delivers riverboat American Serenade

American Serenade is the sixth in a series of modern riverboats for American and the 18th vessel Chesapeake has constructed for the line.

Naming festivities April 23 in Vidalia

The first cruise is set to embark April 20 from New Orleans and American Serenade's naming is to take place April 23 during its call at Vidalia, Louisiana.

'American Serenade shows our continued commitment to small ships for America’s rivers. She has the same spacious features as her five sister ships and a design package that wows everyone who boards,' said Charles B. Robertson, president/CEO, American Cruise Lines.

Between American Symphony and American Eagle

Introduced just months after American Symphony and a few months before American Eagle, the new vessel is a testament to the line’s rapidly increasing production capability.

The five-deck American Serenade has all private balcony staterooms, including suites and singles. Its interior design incorporates a stunning use of glass for views throughout. The vessel also showcases American’s patented opening bow and retractable gangway, as well as an open-air Deck 5 skywalk with an ellipse that cantilevers over the café below.

Other amenities include indoor and outdoor lounges, a grand dining room, casual café and fitness center.