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 10 intimate ships sail the Mississippi River, New England, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and the Southeast.

American Cruise Lines has some of the most modern, state-of-the-art, and environmentally safe riverboats and coastal cruise ships of the nation. Every vessel is American built, flagged and crewed, and fitted with the latest safety equipment. No ship holds more than 185 passengers, and their itineraries span from coast to coast, covering many waterways in between. With over 160 available excursions, excellent enrichment programs, top quality cuisine and great onboard amenities, there is sure to be something for everybody to enjoy on an American Cruise Lines adventure.

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 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 and 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 will carefully prepare a customized menu where everything is cooked to order and made from fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients that are 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 in which 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 salon, watching the mesmerizing landscape pass by as you enjoy your meal.

Staterooms

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 are among some of the largest on any cruise ship, with most of them 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 to the calming sound of water flowing along the hull. If your stateroom does not have a balcony, it will at least have 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, writing desk, individually controlled thermostats and full-size bathrooms complete with spa toiletries and a hair dryer. You will also have access to twice daily room service as well as 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 teatime. Most ships also feature spacious observation decks, an internet station, library, exercise room, and sundeck 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 will further enhance your knowledge about the region in which you’re sailing. American Cruise Lines also has an incredible onboard music entertainment program that will educate you on the roots and heritage of jazz, blues and rock and 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 learning 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 Holiday cruises, New England Lobster cruises, Mississippi River Jazz cruises, Mississippi River Civil War cruises Lewis & Clark cruises, Columbia River Wine cruises, Mark Twain Tribute cruises, Chesapeake Bay Crabfest cruises, and Civil War Eastern Theater cruises. 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 features 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.

What's New for American Cruise Lines?

American Jazz debuted in March of 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 Song and American Harmony.

Back in the fall of 2018, American Cruise Lines debuted American Song, the first in a brand-new series of contemporary river boats. The 190-passenger American Song was built to be environmentally-friendly and will feature state-of-the-art design throughout its five decks. One of the ship’s main highlights are the largest staterooms in the industry, each with a satellite TV and DVD player, hotel-sized bathrooms with full amenities and a private balcony with a sliding glass door. Other features include a majestic, four-story atrium, free wi-fi, evening entertainment, personalized service, a putting green on the top deck and complimentary cocktail hour. American Song initially sailed along the Mississippi River and then headed for the West Coast in 2019.

American Pride debuted back on August 11, 2012 and marked the first new-build designed specifically for the Mississippi River, one of America's most famous rivers, in nearly 15 years. American Pride is also the largest of American Cruise Lines' ships, carrying 150 passengers. Designed as a traditional paddle wheel ship, all the romance of old-world river cruising is combined with the luxuries of modern service in perfect harmony.

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