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American Cruise Lines is the largest U.S. River and Small Ship cruise line. With a fleet of 24 U.S.-built ships, American offers exclusive all-domestic itineraries exploring 35 states; sailing coastal waterways and all the major rivers in-between. As the most awarded U.S. cruise line with over 50 years’ experience, American delivers personalized service and authentic cruise experiences.
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American Introduces an Array of Extended Cruises for 2026 50-Day+ U.S. River Cruises Honoring the Country’s 250th Birthday
April 8, 2025 — Guilford, CTAmerican Cruise Lines is pleased to announce a new slate of Extended Cruises; 50-Day+ U.S. River cruises honoring the country’s 250th Birthday in 2026. These new Bucket List cruises are the longest U.S. River cruises on the market.

American Cruise Lines Announces Brand New Antiques Theme Cruise Along the Company’s Exclusive Maine Coast & Harbors Itinerary
April 1, 2025 — Guilford, CTAmerican Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that it will offer another new Antiques Theme Cruise this June 16th, 2025, along the company’s popular Maine Coast & Harbors itinerary. On this exclusive cruise, American’s guests will have the opportunity to attend a taping of the 21-time Emmy® Award-nominated ANTIQUES ROADSHOW®, meet with appraisers from the show, and enjoy other antiques-focused enrichment throughout the cruise.

American Legend Christened in Key West, Florida
February 19, 2025 — Guilford, CTAmerican Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that American Legend, the newest small ship in the company’s innovative Project Blue series, was officially christened in Key West, Florida last week. The celebration took place while the ship was docked at Mallory Square, just steps from the City’s vibrant town center. American Legend was visiting Key West along one of the company’s popular 8-Day Florida Gulf Coast & Keys cruises, which sail roundtrip from St. Petersburg, Florida. American’s new Florida itineraries are the only cruises exploring the Sunshine State that offer guests the exclusive opportunity to sail the region while remaining fully domestic, similar to the Line’s U.S. River cruises.

American Cruise Lines Mightiest Season on the Mississippi River
January 27, 2025 — Guilford, CTAmerican Cruise Lines is pleased to announce 2025 will be the most exciting season ever on the Mississippi River. This year, the Line is operating five riverboats sailing 12+ itineraries on the Mighty Mississippi and tributaries year-round. The company’s Mississippi offerings range from 8 to 51 days and include an array of authentic American experiences in 10 states from New Orleans, Louisiana to St. Paul, Minnesota.

American Cruise Lines Doubles Capacity in Alaska for 2025
January 7, 2025 — GUILFORD, CTAmerican Cruise Lines is pleased to announce their biggest Alaska cruise season ever. The company will have 2 small ships in Alaska and 5 extraordinary itineraries, delivering once-in-a-lifetime experiences aboard sailings operating this May through September.

American Cruise Lines Sails into 2025: 21 Small Ships & Riverboats Visiting 125 U.S. Ports
December 2, 2024 — GUILFORD, CTAmerican Cruise Lines is pleased to announce news for 2025, including more new ships, 8 new itineraries, and the longest river cruise in the country, the 51-Day Great United States. 2025 offerings also feature an array of exclusive U.S. cruises, unavailable with any other Line, including bucket-list adventures exploring U.S. National Parks from Alaska to Wyoming to the Smoky Mountains.