AMERICAN CRUISE LINES
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With American Cruise Lines, it’s about Simple Sophistication. As you travel to the most amazing destinations across the United States, enjoy an elevated cruise experience – not expressed through black tie affairs and formal gatherings, but rather through personalized exploration, well-designed enrichment programs on board and ashore, and all the comforts that come with cruising on the newest fleet in the country.
With American Cruise Lines, it’s about Simple Sophistication. As you travel to the most amazing destinations across the United States, enjoy an elevated cruise experience – not expressed through black tie affairs and formal gatherings, but rather through personalized exploration, well-designed enrichment programs on board and ashore, and all the comforts that come with cruising on the newest fleet in the country.
WHY RIVER CRUISING?
Riverboats are inherently smaller with fewer guests onboard, making for a more intimate and personalized travel experience. Guests often make lasting friendships with other travelers and may even book future river cruises together.
The crew and onboard experts also become well-acquainted with passengers and can cater to individual tastes. It’s not uncommon that the crew knows each passenger by name and that onboard historians share a meal with guests.
Unlike cruising on the open ocean, the riverboat journey is a smooth one, with land never far out of sight. A riverboat is able to dock in the heart of destinations, resulting in an up-close exploration of the unique cities that define America.
WHY AMERICAN CRUISE LINES?
As you travel along America’s legendary rivers, enjoy fascinating presentations from onboard experts about the music, history, culture, geology, and biodiversity of the places you’ll visit
American Cruise Lines’ new series of modern riverboats showcases contemporary styling and amenities. Featured on each are private balconies in every stateroom and spectacular views from everywhere on the ship.
If a Victorian-style riverboat is more your style, get on board America, American Pride, Queen of the Mississippi, or Queen of the West. Enjoy the nostalgia of a paddlewheeler, while experiencing the conveniences of a new ship.
DESTINATIONS
Learn tales of characters who helped shape the history of America, from Lewis and Clark to Sacagawea and the legendary John Colter.
Through engaging presentations aboard and ashore, learn about the history of America’s birthplace from the first settlers to the present.
Discover the river’s role in the development of American music and discover how steamboats played a major part in America’s western expansion.
Learn about the underlying geology of the area, coastal culture and ecology, native wildlife, and maritime heritage, including the history of pirates.
PUGET SOUND
As you cruise, listen to onboard experts describe the native wildlife including whales, eagles, and seals from the sun deck.
While cruising, discover fascinating facts on the region’s flora, fauna, geology, and wildlife as well as the history of the native people.
MUSIC
Nashville is home to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Grand Ole Opry, and the Johnny Cash Museum. Memphis is home to the famous Sun Studios and Graceland mansion. It’s also the city that launched the careers of Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and many other musicians. St. Louis is synonymous with the Blues, enough so that there is a specific style of the genre called “St. Louis Blues.” Dive deep into the culture and history of every destination.
MUSIC
Nashville is home to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Grand Ole Opry, and the Johnny Cash Museum. Memphis is home to the famous Sun Studios and Graceland mansion. It’s also the city that launched the careers of Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and many other musicians. St. Louis is synonymous with the Blues, enough so that there is a specific style of the genre called “St. Louis Blues.” Dive deep into the culture and history of every destination.
American Cruise Lines carefully selects industry experts to join each cruise. Their informal lectures, open discussions, and activities bring local history, nature and culture to life through their knowledge and passion for American heritage. These enlighteners, naturalists, and historians also attend shore excursions to give guests behind the scenes insight into some of America’s most treasured destinations.
ONBOARD EXPERTS
American Cruise Lines carefully selects industry experts to join each cruise. Their informal lectures, open discussions, and activities bring local history, nature and culture to life through their knowledge and passion for American heritage. These enlighteners, naturalists, and historians also attend shore excursions to give guests behind the scenes insight into some of America’s most treasured destinations.
ONBOARD EXPERTS
DINING
The American Cruise Lines Promise:
• Produce, seafood & meats sourced as near as possible to the cruise
• Provide a masterful culinary experience using sustainable ingredients
• Support farmers’ markets & small American businesses
• Limit waste by offering half-portions & carefully customized menu options
• Menus adjusted based on seasonality
DINING
The American Cruise Lines Promise:
• Produce, seafood & meats sourced as near as possible to the cruise
• Provide a masterful culinary experience using sustainable ingredients
• Support farmers’ markets & small American businesses
• Limit waste by offering half-portions & carefully customized menu options
• Menus adjusted based on seasonality
American Cruise Lines’ modern fleet of small cruise ships and riverboats is designed for passenger comfort. These brand-new ships provide guests with a personal oasis as well as a private view of the passing scenery. Every stateroom category is among the most spacious in the industry and the perfect respite from a rewarding day’s activities.
LIFE ONBOARD
American Cruise Lines’ modern fleet of small cruise ships and riverboats is designed for passenger comfort. These brand-new ships provide guests with a personal oasis as well as a private view of the passing scenery. Every stateroom category is among the most spacious in the industry and the perfect respite from a rewarding day’s activities.
LIFE ONBOARD
CRUISING FOR GOOD
As innovators of the U.S. cruise industry, American Cruise Lines has an obligation to protect the environment through socially responsible and eco-friendly practices. For decades they have constructed ships with a “green” forward approach, building the most environmentally friendly fleet of modern riverboats and small cruise ships in the United States.
engines in the industry, designed to reduce pollution and leave a
smaller carbon footprint. Exhaust scrubbers and advanced
electronic controls contribute to their carbon reduction.
environmental welfare. A variety of biodegradable products are
available aboard every riverboat in the fleet, including
shampoos,soaps, and cleaning supplies.
emissions standards set by the EPA. Engines and generators
are EPA Tier 4 compliant and use modern technologies
for exhaust after-treatment.
dishware and water bottles where possible. In other areas,
it has been replaced by biodegradable materials
and recycled paper products.
new regulations, American Cruise Lines’ fleet of new riverboats
has advanced wastewater treatment systems which are compliant
with the most stringent industry standards.
sustainability, sourcing ingredients from the local communities.
This includes both farm to table initiatives and a commitment to consider
responsible practices such as the Seafood Stewardship Index.
throughout the ship as well as EPA Energy Star equipment
to reduce overall onboard energy consumption.
that support the areas and communities their ships visit. These
programs range from helping reduce hunger to educating
children about environmental responsibility.
