American Cruise Lines set to debut Patriot class
The 130-passenger vessel will sail 15-day New England itineraries round-trip from Boston.
Three other ships in the Patriot class — American Pioneer, American Maverick and American Ranger — are scheduled to debut over the next 16 months. American Pioneer will arrive this year, while Maverick and Ranger, both 125-passenger ships, are set to be delivered in 2026.
The cruise line has nine New England itineraries this season sailing out of Boston; New York; Portland, Maine; and Providence, R.I. They range in duration from eight to 15 days.
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