American Hawaii Cruises to Quadruple Passenger Capacity in the Next Eight Years.NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 1997--American Hawaii Cruises announces major expansion plans that will double the company's fleet by the first half of 1999, and more than quadruple quad·ru·ple adj. 1. Consisting of four parts or members. 2. Four times as much in size, strength, number, or amount. 3. Music Having four beats to the measure. n. its passenger capacity within the next eight years. "American Hawaii Cruises will build two new, privately funded cruise ships This is a list of cruise ships, both those in service and those that have since ceased to operate. Both cruise ships and cruiseferries are included in this list. (Ocean liners are not included on this list, see List of ocean liners. , which will be constructed in U.S. shipyards -- something that hasn't happened in more than 40 years," said Tony McKinnon, president of American Hawaii Cruises and its sister line, The Delta Queen The Delta Queen is an American sternwheel steamboat. The Queen is 285 feet long (86.9 meters), 58 feet (17.7m) wide, and draws 11.5 feet (3.5m). The boat weighs 1,650 tons (1,676 metric tons), with a capacity of 200 passengers. Steamboat steamboat: see steamship. steamboat or steamship Watercraft propelled by steam; more narrowly, a shallow-draft paddle-wheel steamboat widely used on rivers in the 19th century, particularly the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Co. "We are honored to be spearheading the first state-of-the-art technology on American cruise ships. At a capital cost of $400 million each, we will take cruise vessel technology and passenger comfort to the next level in our Hawaii ships. "Further, by early 1999, the company will be acquiring an existing cruise ship and reflagging it as part of the American Hawaii fleet. It will join the 1,021-passenger S.S. Independence in sailing our 7-day itinerary throughout the Hawaiian islands chain," he added. Company officials credit the financially successful S.S. Independence with paving the way for the new expansion program. More than $70 million has been invested in refurbishing the vessel during the last three years. The classic ocean liner now sails at near capacity, year-round, and is highly acclaimed, having recently won three major awards. The ship received the Onboard Services 1997 Diamond Award for its authentic "Hawaiiana" program; was the "Best of Show" winner in the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau's 1997 Keep It Hawaii competition, and was named "Best of the Best" by Travel Holiday magazine for its shore excursions program. "American Hawaii Cruises eagerly anticipates this dramatic increase in capacity in one of the world's most popular vacation destinations," said McKinnon. "We are 100 percent committed to offering our passengers the best way to see Hawaii." It is predicted that the growth plan will generate significant tourism for the state of Hawaii, and result in thousands of new jobs in the shipbuilding industry Noun 1. shipbuilding industry - an industry that builds ships industry - the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise; "each industry has its own trade publications" shipbuilder - a business that builds and repairs ships and in the operation of the new vessels. Passengers on American Hawaii Cruises enjoy an authentic cultural experience aboard ship and conveniently visit five ports on four islands featuring a choice of more than 50 top-rated shore excursions. The Delta Queen Steamboat Co. passengers explore the romance, history and sightseeing of heartland America on 3- to 14-night voyages aboard the paddlewheel steamboats Delta Queen, Mississippi Queen and American Queen American Queen is the largest steamboat ever built. The ship was built in 1995 and is a six-deck recreation of a classic Mississippi riverboat, owned by Majestic America Line. . Both cruise lines
Name Headquarters A'rosa Europe NCL America America AIDA Cruises Europe American Cruise Lines America are owned and operated by American Classic Voyages Co. For reservations or information, call your travel agent or American Hawaii Cruises at 800/765-7000. CONTACT: The Delta Queen Steamboat Co., New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded Terri Monaghan, 504/586-0631 |
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