(GUILFORD, Conn.) —American Cruise Lines christened American Patriot in Newport, R.I., to celebrate Independence Day, simultaneously marking the countdown to the country’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. American Patriot is the first ship in the company’s new Patriot class – a fleet of 130-passenger vessels designed for exclusively cruising the United States. Patriot-class sister ships American Pioneer, American Maverick and American Ranger will launch later this year and into 2026.
American Patriot’s christening festivities included cruise guests, community members, officials from Sail Newport, and a small group of American’s executives and crewmembers. Charles B. Robertson, president and CEO of American Cruise Lines, spoke to the crowd, as did American Patriot’s godmother, Susan Daly, president of Sail Newport.
“We are so pleased to be back in Newport this summer, christening yet another new U.S. ship and celebrating the Fourth of July with our guests,” said Robertson. “We are especially honored to be joined by American Patriot’s godmother, Susan Daly, president of Sail Newport, and so many of our Eagle Society members, who cruise with us again and again, wholeheartedly supporting our mission to offer the finest cruise explorations for discovering and rediscovering America.”
American Patriot features four decks, private balcony staterooms and suites, a chart room, spacious lounges (including a top deck lounge with a walking track), plus a main restaurant, casual cafe and fitness center.
– American Cruise Lines
