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American Cruise Line Targets West Coast Expansion

(November 2009) posted on Wed Nov 25, 2009 EST

First Pacific sailing set for mid-2010


American Cruise Lines (ACL) is seeing a lot of blue water. The small-ship, U.S.-flagged cruise line plans to build out its three-ship fleet and East Coast itineraries with a new ship, Independence, which sets sail next year, and a new presence on the West Coast.

ACL will take its maiden voyage in the Pacific next summer. The 120-passenger Queen of the West, acquired earlier this fall by ACL subsidiary Blue Spruce LLC, will offer seven-night itineraries on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. ACL officials expect to announce further West Coast expansion plans early in 2010.

 

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