American Cruise Lines

American Cruise Lines

Imagine traveling along the famous Mississippi River and back through time to the Civil War era, exploring historical plantations and battlefields, before moving on to the hometown of legendary author Mark Twain; docking in historic New England harbors among beautiful sandy beaches, immersing yourself in maritime culture; cruising through Alaska’s Inside Passage, watching a group of bald eagles gliding into a breathtaking sunset; or sailing through the Southeast, stepping back into the time of the Revolutionary War as you visit living history museums and historical cities. All of these and much, much more are possibilities with American Cruise Lines, whose fleet of 19 intimate ships sail the Mississippi River, Columbia & Snake Rivers, New England, Alaska, the Southeast, National Parks, Puget Sound, and other famous destinations.

American Cruise Lines has some of the most modern, state-of-the-art, and environmentally safe riverboats, coastal cats, paddlewheelers, and Independence and Constellation Class coastal ships of the nation. Every vessel is American-built, flagged, and crewed. Every cruise ship is fitted with the latest safety equipment. No ship holds more than 180 passengers, and their itineraries span from coast to coast, covering many waterways in between. Visiting over 150 towns in 35 states, offering excellent enrichment programs, top-quality cuisine, and great onboard amenities, American Cruise Lines cruises have something for everybody to enjoy.

Sailing with American Cruise Lines means that you can expect courteous hospitality and personalized service of an unmatched degree. Every crew member is ready to serve you with anything you need, both aboard and offboard the ship. They will know your name as well as your preferences. If you’re cruising for a special occasion, just let them know, and they’ll be happy to provide a special birthday cake, bottle of anniversary champagne, or anything else that can make your occasion extra special. Personalization does not end with the crew. With such a small ship size, you’re sure to become fast friends with your fellow passengers. Many guests often arrange their next cruise together, creating new friendships that can last a lifetime.

Dining

The cuisine served onboard each American Cruise Lines ship is a flavorful, open-seating adventure. The fleet’s master chefs carefully prepare a customized menu where everything is cooked to order and made from fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients found right in port, sourced from local farmer’s markets and small businesses. Menus are adjusted by the season and reflect the local tastes of the region where you’re cruising. Spice up your life with authentic Cajun and creole cuisine in New Orleans, savor the smoky barbecue flavors of Memphis, indulge in a variety of succulent seafood in coastal regions, or enjoy a little bit of everything, including delicious bread pudding and tasty pecan pie in the Southeast. Complimentary wines and beers are served with all lunches and dinners, and you are invited to enjoy a complimentary cocktail hour every night before dinner. Best of all, you can enjoy your meal in the unique glass-enclosed dining room, watching the mesmerizing landscape pass by as you enjoy your meal.

Staterooms & Suites

The accommodations provided by American Cruise Lines are so comfortable and contemporary that you may even forget that you’re away from home. The staterooms and suites are among the largest on any river cruise ship, most measuring at least 220 square feet. The majority come with a large private balcony that provides a beautiful, undisturbed view of the outside, allowing you to fall asleep to the fresh river air and the calming sound of water flowing along the hull. If your stateroom does not have a balcony, it at least has a large opening picture window so you can still enjoy a beautiful, private view.

Other in-room amenities include a King-sized bed, large closets, a flat-screen TV and DVD player, a writing desk, individually controlled thermostats, and full-size bathrooms with spa toiletries and a hair dryer. You also have access to twice daily room service and breakfast room service. Single-occupancy rooms are available for those traveling alone.

American Cruise Lines offers many great onboard amenities and inviting public areas that you can utilize in your free time, and with elevator access to all decks, you can be at your next onboard destination in seconds. Each ship features a handful of lounges that offer breathtaking panoramic views, comfortable sitting areas, and light snack menus, including afternoon tea time. Most ships also feature spacious observation decks, an internet station, a library, an exercise room, and a sun deck with lounge chairs, tables, and a putting green. There is also complimentary Wi-Fi.

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Why Choose American Cruise Lines?

Excellent Enrichment Programs

American Cruise Lines offers excellent enrichment programs to supplement your cruising experience. Industry experts, historians, and “Riverlorians” join in on each cruise to share their enthusiasm and expertise on local history, nature, and culture both onboard and ashore, as they also follow along on shore excursions so you can learn the most about the destinations you visit.

Enjoy informal lectures, discussions, and activities that further enhance your knowledge about the region you’re sailing in. American Cruise Lines also has an incredible onboard music entertainment program to educate you on the roots and heritage of jazz, blues, and Rock 'n' Roll. You can enjoy a wide variety of music from Memphis-style Jazz to Mississippi Blues to Doo-wop and Piano hits and, depending on your itinerary, you may even be able to immerse yourself in musically rich destinations to take an even more hands-on approach to learn about music heritage.

Theme Cruises

American Cruise Lines offers many theme cruises for those who want to expand and further enhance their perspective of a particular aspect of American culture. Theme cruises span across the entire country and the entire calendar year. Some examples of theme cruises offered by American Cruise Lines are Music Cities, New England Explorer, Historic Mississippi River, Grand Heartland, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Northwest Pioneers, American Revolution, Florida Gulf Coast & Keys, Alaska National Parks cruises, and much more. The choices are endless!

Exciting Excursions

When in port, you may also engage in exciting shore excursions for an additional fee, while some are complimentary. Many itineraries include pre-cruise packages that feature a top-quality hotel stay the day before embarkation, with breakfast and free transportation to the ship. One of the advantages of selecting an itinerary with a pre-cruise package is that you get an extra day to explore the city in which your hotel is situated.

America’s #1 Small Ship Cruise Line

American Cruise Lines has been receiving many prestigious awards year after year, proudly staying America’s #1 Small Ship Cruise Line. In 2023, they were honored with Condé Nast Traveler's "Best Small Ships & Best River Cruise Lines," Editors’ Picks Cruise Critic's "Best New River Ship of the Year" for American Serenade, USA Today’s "10Best: Readers’ Choice Awards" for "Best River Cruise Line," "Best River Cruise Ship," "Best Small Ship," and "Best Boutique Cruise Line," and World Travel's "North America’s Leading River Cruise Company," "World’s Leading River Cruise Company," and "World’s Leading Small Ships Cruise Line" among other awards.

What's New for American Cruise Lines?

American Cruise Lines keeps growing its fleet of the smallest American-built ships with 90 to 180 guests to sail along the legendary U.S. rivers. In 2025, the company plans to inaugurate two cutting-edge Patriot Class ships, American Patriot and American Pioneer, that will sail along the picturesque East Coast from Maine to the Florida Gulf Coast. They will boast the most spacious suites in the industry, ranging from 420 square feet to 620 square feet.

2024 brings two new Coastal Cats, American Liberty and American Legend, that will join their sister ships American Eagle and American Glory, both inaugurated in 2023.

American Cruise Lines welcomed a new American Riverboat cruise ship, American Serenada, to its fleet in 2023. This vessel joined her sister ship American Symphony, debuted in 2022.

American Melody was released in 2021, featuring contemporary styling and modern amenities. All staterooms have a private balcony, and she features the same advanced opening bow and retractable gangway as American Jazz, American Song, and American Harmony.

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