b'MEMBER NEWSMEMBER NEWS Newest American Cruise LinesVessel ChristenedA merican Cruise Liness new-est small ship in their Project Blueseries,AmericanLeg-end, was officially christened in Key West, Fla., earlier this year. The cele-bration took place while the ship was docked at Mallory Square as part of an eight-day cruise.Thechristeningceremonyincluded speeches, plaque exchanges, and local musicalperformances.Surrounded bycruiseguests,theshipsofficial Godmother,MayoroftheCityof Key West Danise DeeDee Henriquez joined American Cruise Lines Pres- tives, and American Legends captainof new, modern small ships. American ident & CEO Charles B. Robertsonand crew. wasalsohighlightedforitspositive for the traditional bottle smash on theimpact on local businesses. topdeck.Alsoattendingthefestiv- During the celebrations, the company ities were officials from the city andwas noted for its longstanding com- AmericanLegendisanexample port, Key West Police and Fire, localmitment to environmentally friendlyofthecompanysnewU.S.fleet.It excursion partners, cruise line execu- cruising and continued introductionshowcasestheoperationalversatility and new itineraries Americans small shipsoffer.AmericanLegendspent its first month cruising the companys FloridaGulfCoast&Keyscruises, We take the heat,then began sailing cruises on Chesa-so you dont have to. peake Bay. Throughout the summer months, American Legend will sail a Cool. Because you need it. We deliver cool based on your reality. So no matter where you operate, hot daysmix of coastal New England itinerar-and heavy loads will never slow you down.ies, followed by Hudson River cruises in the fall, before returning to Florida near the end of the year. AmericanLegendaccommodates 100 guests, features four decks, and a GRIDCOOLERWEKA Omega unique catamaran bow. Like its sister PHOTO: AMERICAN CRUISE LINESKeel Cooler Boxcooler Laser Plate ships, it offers elegant interior design, privatebalconyaccommodations, fernstrum.com| 1.906.863.5553| sales@fernstrum.comcomfortable lounges inside and out, a ISO 9001:2015 main restaurant and casual caf, plus a2023 R.W. Fernstrum & Company. All rights reserved. FERNSTRUM and GRIDCOOLER are registered trademarks of R.W. Fernstrum & Company. Allwalking track and fitness center.other trademarks cited are the property of their respective owners.FOGHORN 52'