American’s small ship fleet has continued to expand as the company continues to introduce ground-breaking small ship designs with exceptional accommodations that enhance guests’ experiences on the Mississippi River, the Columbia & Snake Rivers, and protected U.S. waterways from Alaska to Florida.
American Cruise Lines and the City of Natchez hosted a joint celebration for the country’s newest ship by welcoming cruise guests, as well as the communities of Natchez and Vidalia, to be a part of the official christening events. American Symphony will be quickly followed in early 2023 by sister ship American Serenade and two new small Coastal Cats, bringing American’s fleet to 17 small ships, exploring 34 states.
Immediately following the Convention Centre celebration, cruise guests and the Natchez community joined American Cruise Lines at the Ferry Street Landing for the christening ceremony at the ship. The christening marks the on-time delivery of American’s 5th new modern riverboat in 4 years and the Line’s continued growth on the Mississippi River.
Left to Right: Vidalia Mayor Buz Craft; Charles B. Robertson, President & CEO, American Cruise Lines; Captain Gregg Scheiferstein, American Cruise Lines; Natchez Mayor Dan M. Gibson; and Paul Taiclet, Executive VP, American Cruise Lines
American Symphony’s sold-out inaugural cruise follows an 8-Day Lower Mississippi River itinerary which originally departed from New Orleans on Saturday, August 27th, and will conclude in Memphis, Tennessee, on September 3rd.
American Symphony is the 5th new modern riverboat American Cruise Lines has introduced in just four years. With its new fleet of riverboats, the company has transformed the U.S. river cruise market to compete globally.
American Cruise Lines proudly announces that American Symphony was christened yesterday, August 30th, in Natchez, Mississippi—the new riverboat’s official Godmother City. The new riverboat has an elegant design that employs stunning glass, allowing for unparalleled views throughout the ship.
A virtual 360-degree tour of American’s new riverboats is available here: American Cruise Lines Virtual Riverboat Tour. The new riverboat will continue to explore the Mighty Mississippi throughout 2022, including festive holiday cruises in December, and sail a full season again in 2023.
American Symphony Godmother, Asya Branch
American Cruise Lines led the last decade of river cruising on the Mississippi and will lead the next one with new boats like American Symphony. American Symphony also showcases American’s Modern Series hallmark—patented opening bow and retractable gangway, as well as the gorgeous 5th deck skywalk with an ellipse skylight, which cantilevers dramatically over the 4th deck café below. Ship photos and tours are available on the company’s main website under the “ships” tab.
Accommodating 175 guests, American Symphony features five decks and offers 100% private balcony staterooms, including gracious suites and single staterooms. A festive presentation was held at the Natchez Convention Center, which included musical performances by the Victory Belles, as well as speeches and special appearances from American Symphony’s official Godmother, Asya Branch, Miss USA 2020 & Miss Mississippi 2018; the Honorable Tate Reeves, Governor of Mississippi; the Honorable Delbert Hosemann, Lt. Governor of Mississippi; the Honorable Dan M. Gibson, Mayor of Natchez; the Honorable Buz Craft, Mayor of Vidalia; and Charles B. Robertson, President & CEO of American Cruise Lines, among many others.
Godmother Asya Branch was joined by honoured guests Cynthia and Denise Patterson in christening the ship. We are so grateful for all the community’s involvement in the river’s tourism. We are honoured to make Natchez the Godmother City of American Symphony,” said Charles B. Robertson, President & CEO of American Cruise Lines. American Symphony also offers spacious lounges inside and out, a grand dining room, a fitness centre, and a wellness-yoga studio.
Together with their late mother, Lois, they have explored destinations across the U.S.A. on 28 cruises with American Cruise Lines. Natchez, Vidalia, and all the towns along the way make the Mississippi the best cruising river in the world.
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