AMERICAN CRUISE LINES

America’s most awarded cruise line. 50+ Itineraries visiting 35 states along America’s waterways on the newest fleet of ships. As your trusted travel advisor, we’ll help you plan your cruise so you can discover each destination exactly as you like, complete with exclusive privileges and insider connections.

AMERICAN CRUISE LINES

As your trusted travel advisor, we’ll help you plan your cruise with America’s most awarded cruise line so you can discover each destination exactly as you like, complete with exclusive privileges and insider connections.

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With American Cruise Lines it is Small Ship Cruising Done Perfectly®. As you travel to the most amazing destinations across the United States, enjoy an elevated cruise experience 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 AMERICAN CRUISE LINES?

With American Cruise Lines you can count on an All-Inclusive Experience. All onboard meals including a signature evening cocktail hour, full enrichment package with guest speakers and nightly entertainment, all tips, gratuities, and port charges.

The crew and onboard experts become well acquainted with passengers and understand your preferences. 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, American Cruise Line’s journeys are smooth, with land never far out of sight. The fleet can dock in the heart of destinations, resulting in an up-close exploration of the unique cities that define America. With each ship accommodating just 90 to 180 passengers, guests often make lasting friendships with other travelers and may even book future river cruises together.

American Cruise Lines delivers culture, history, and enlightenment. Offering well-designed enrichment programs both on board and ashore in addition to personalized exploration led by local guides in the most amazing destinations across the U.S.

The ships showcase contemporary styling and amenities. Featured on each are spacious staterooms with private balconies, common spaces tailored to your comfort, and beautiful views at every angle.

American Cruise Lines’ takes pride in having the newest fleet in America. They offer 6 unique ship styles,  the new Patriot Class, Coastal Cats, Classic Paddlewheelers, Constellation Class Ships, Independence Class, and the only modern American Riverboats.

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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.

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.

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

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.

CUISINE

American Cruise Lines’ Master Chefs craft a customized, American-inspired menu with a regional twist, using locally grown, sustainable ingredients. The seasonal menu offers something for everyone, with fresh foods brought aboard daily, some from the local farms and vineyards along our journey.

CUISINE

American Cruise Lines’ Master Chefs craft a customized, American-inspired menu with a regional twist, using locally grown, sustainable ingredients. The seasonal menu offers something for everyone, with fresh foods brought aboard daily, some from the local farms and vineyards along our journey.

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

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.

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.

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Hop aboard American Cruise Lines’ brand-new Coastal Cat for a voyage through the U.S. South.

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