There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor, especially during the Holidays! While berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you are certain to enjoy visiting Western Florida’s beautiful Charlotte Harbor/Peace River.

Punta Gorda, FL — Fishermen’s Village is pleased to once again be the host location for the American Cruise Lines  2024-2025 visits to the Charlotte Harbor area.

The newest small ship in the country,  American Legend is sailing American’s 8-Day Florida Gulf Coast & Keys itinerary, roundtrip from St. Petersburg Florida.  The fully domestic cruise visits:

St. Petersburg, Fl: Marco Island, FL; Key West, FL and Punta Gorda, FL. 

The first Charlotte Harbor visit for American Legend for Fall 2024 is this Friday, November 29^th with arrival scheduled for 12:30 pm. 

Guilford, CT—November 25, 2024—American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that American
Legend sets sail today, along its first cruise. The newest small ship in the country is sailing American’s 8-
Day Florida Gulf Coast & Keys itinerary, roundtrip from St. Petersburg Florida. The fully domestic cruise

visits: St. Petersburg, FL; Marco Island, FL; Key West, FL; Punta Gorda, FL; and offers an optional pre-
cruise hotel stay in Tampa, Florida. The cruise explores the Sunshine State’s Gulf Coast, offering many

shoreside excursions in every port-of-call including a full day exploration of Dry Tortugas National Park.
This week’s first cruise will also feature extra fun, including American Legend’s official christening
ceremony, on Wednesday, November 27th when the ship is docked at Mallory Square in Key West. The
ceremony will be held on board with the ship’s Godmother, Key West Mayor DeeDee Henriquez, cruise
guests, and American Cruise Lines executives. On Thursday, November 28th, Thanksgiving will be
celebrated on board with a traditional holiday meal and all the fixings.

LOCAL KEY WEST MEDIA ADVISORY:

WHAT/WHEN/WHERE:
American Legend will be docked at Mallory Square in Key West Florida Wednesday morning, November
27th until Thursday afternoon, November 28th

. Cruise guests will enjoy a wide array of shoreside

excursions in and around Key West, both days.
A christening ceremony and reception will be held on board with Key West Mayor DeeDee Henriquez,
cruise guests, and American Cruise Lines executives at NOON on November 27th
.

American Legend is the newest cruise ship in the country and accommodates 100 guests. It is American
Cruise Lines’ 19th new small ship, 4th 100-passenger Coastal Cat, and 2nd new ship this year. The ship is
sailing American Cruise Lines’ 8-Day Florida Gulf Coast & Keys cruise, roundtrip from St. Petersburg.

PHOTOGRAPHY/INFO:
The ship can be easily photographed from the dock area at Mallory Square, which is open to the public.
Click here for more details on American Legend.
If you have additional questions, need image assets, or more information on American Cruise Lines,
please email Alexa Paolella, Public Relations Manager, at: Media@AmericanCruiseLines.com
VIRTUAL TOUR: For a virtual tour of American’s newest 100-passenger Coastal Cats please click here.
About American Cruise Lines: American Cruise Lines is the largest river cruise line in the U.S.A.
exploring the Mississippi River and waterways around the country. The company’s award-winning small
ships and riverboats build on American’s 50-year history of unique exploration in the United States. The
company now offers luxury river cruise experiences in 35 states. With an entirely U.S. built and flagged
fleet, American is the only company that sails 100% domestic river and coastal cruise itineraries all over
the U.S.A.

Learn more at: www.AmericanCruiseLines.com

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