American Cruise Lines News Coverage
American Cruise Lines receives regular press coverage from national news outlets and respected travel industry publications. Article topics range from cruise reviews and awards, to features on our exclusive U.S. River and Coastal itineraries, new small ships, and riverboats. American Cruise Lines explores more U.S. destinations than any other cruise company and is proud to be America’s #1 river cruise line.
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US News & World Report
The 9 Top River Cruise Lines for 2025
Sail through Europe, Asia, the U.S. and more on one of these exquisite river cruise lines.
If you'd like to take a cruise but aren't interested in the hustle and bustle of a massive ocean liner, consider a river cruise. River cruises offer the chance to visit lesser-known ports around the world, thanks to the small size and maneuverability of the vessels. These sailings are known to provide exceptional, personalized service, as most welcome fewer than 200 guests at a time.
AFAR
The Best Mississippi River Cruises Are All About Charming Small Towns, Legendary Music, and Regional Cuisine
The Mighty Mississippi is one of the longest and most storied waterways in America. Cruises on the river offer a unique vantage point from which to experience the history and culture of the country’s heartland.
American Cruise Lines operates five ships on the Mississippi River, which include two paddlewheelers, American Splendor and American Heritage, along with three modern river boats: American Melody, American Symphony, and American Serenade. The company offers eight river cruises on the Mississippi and four cruises that further explore its tributaries on the Ohio, Cumberland, and Tennessee rivers.
Condé Nast Traveler
The Best Cruise Lines in the World: 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards
American Cruise Lines is a 2024 winner in two categories: Small Ships and River Ships.
NBC News 4: San Antonio Living
Cruising New England- Breathtaking Scenery & History
Lighthouses, lobsters, and beautiful views…hear all about cruising coastal New England with American Cruise Lines, from Travel Guru, Michelle Newman.
Business Insider
I took my 86-year-old mom on a river cruise. The smaller ship and bingo nights were perfect for her
I took a river cruise because it was on my mom's bucket list. We spent a lot of time together, so we did some serious bonding. The small ship was good for my 86-year-old mom's mobility.
The Arizona Republic
Cape Cod small-ship cruise packs in history, scenery and ‘Jaws’
The Connecticut-based company isn’t just dipping its toes in the coastal-cruising market. It has seven coastal-cruise ships on the water with plans for two more ships to begin sailing by the end of the year and two more launching in 2025.
“Our newest small ships allow guests to cruise within sight of land and enjoy the same atmosphere found aboard our riverboats, making our coastal itineraries a natural transition for any river cruiser,” said Charles B. Robertson, American Cruise Lines’ president and CEO, whose father founded the company in 1972.
