MADE IN AMERICA
American Cruise Lines is an all-American family company . Every itinerary is domestic , but it only starts there . Every crewmember is American , the company is 100 % American owned , and each ship is designed and built here .
Each new ship begins at Chesapeake Shipbuilding with our team of in-house naval architects and marine engineers . The ships are designed in the U . S . for operation in the U . S ., including compliance with U . S . regulations and vessel specifications that match the operating region .
Chesapeake then begins the vessel construction in Salisbury , MD . Steel is sourced from U . S . manufacturers , primarily in Alabama and Pennsylvania . Engines and generators are from a host of American names , including Caterpillar , John Deere , and Cummins , and the list of U . S . parts goes on . The men and women at the yard bring all these pieces together to create each ship .
Once built , the ship becomes one of very few cruise ships that is truly American . It is registered in the U . S . and flies the American flag at the stern , where ships display their nation ’ s flag .
Our dedicated all-American crewmembers bring the ship to life and share our interest in exploring the U . S . Many of the crew have sailed with us for years , while others are looking for an adventure as they define their careers . Over the course of a year , we travel to a host of American ports – more than 150 towns in 35 states . From the lines in the design lab to the steel in the yard and the smiles of our crew , we are American .
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