American Cruise Lines

American Cruise Lines: Premier U.S. River and Coastal Cruising
American Cruise Lines is America’s premier cruise operator, specializing in small-ship and river cruises within the United States. With the largest and only 100% U.S.-flagged fleet of its kind in the world, the company operates a total of 21 ships—including classic paddlewheelers, modern riverboats, coastal cats, and new "Patriot Class" coastal ships—all built domestically and served by an all-American crew. Here is an overview of 40 river, lake and coastal cruises in the U.S.

The Experience and Fleet
Focused on personalized exploration, American Cruise Lines provides a comfortable, relaxing, and informative cruise experience for 90 to 180 guests per vessel. The company offers an all-inclusive experience and a blend of culture, history, and enlightenment, enhanced by well-designed enrichment programs led by onboard experts and local guides.

Extensive North American Itineraries
With 50 unique itineraries, American Cruise Lines is the excellent option for exploring North America's most iconic waterways and coasts:

  • Rivers: Mississippi, Columbia & Snake Rivers, and the Potomac River.

  • Coasts and Great Lakes: The coast of New England, the Great Lakes (Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario), Alaska, the Puget Sound, the Chesapeake Bay, the Gulf Coast, and the Florida Keys.

  • National Parks: Many voyages feature visits to most major National Parks, including Acadia, Denali, Dry Tortugas, Everglades, Glacier Bay, Yellowstone, and others.
Best Price Promise & Private Fares

Ships

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