American Cruise Lines News Coverage

Fans of the ANTIQUES ROADSHOW are going to have a new reason to go cruising this summer. American Cruise Lines has announced that it will offer a new Antiques Theme Cruise on June 16 aboard American Glory.

The cruise will follow American Cruise Lines popular Maine Coast & Harbors itinerary. A sponsor of the popular television series since 2021, American Cruise Lines offered the company’s first Antiques Themed Cruise in 2023 along one of their Mississippi River cruises.

One of the things I love about river cruising is the idea of unpacking once and letting the captain take it from there as we explore a variety of destinations. When many people think of river cruises, they imagine the highly popular river cruises in Europe. However, there are actually some amazing river cruises in the United States, too. From making your way down the mighty Mississippi River to gliding past the cute seaside villages of New England, river cruises here offer something to meet every interest and budget.

BEAUFORT, South Carolina – Regardless of whether you’ve been here or even know how to pronounce the name, chances are you’ve already experienced some of the southern charm of this historic coastal town 35 miles north of Hilton Head Island…

Cruising the Southeastern US Sea Coast with American Cruise Lines

Enunciation challenges aside, Beaufort was one of the most captivating stops on a recent one-week coastal cruise of the southeast United States on the 100-passenger American Liberty, part of the growing fleet of Connecticut-based American Cruise Lines. 

The hit song from Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern's 1927 groundbreaking musical, "Show Boat," continues to mesmerize, nearly 100 years later. Haunting and magical, the lyrics and melody seem to cast a spell:

Ah gits weary/An' sick of tryin' Ah'm tired of livin'/An' skeered of dyin', But ol' man river, He jes' keeps rolling' along.

Timeless, really, like the river itself… None of which was going through our minds last year when we decided to sail the Mississippi. 

US history comes to life on a cultural cruise down the Chesapeake river. Just don’t mention the French…

Looking directly at me with a cheeky wink, our guide John says, “Don’t criticise the French; without them we’d be talking perfect English.” We’re in the State House in Annapolis, where four Marylanders signed the Declaration of Independence back in 1776, breaking all ties with the Mother Country.

This was the document that kicked off the American War of Independence (aka the American Revolution in the US), which went on for almost 20 years. It was the first war for 700 years that the British lost and John is thrilled to have someone on his tour from the losing side to rib. I quickly realise I’m going to have to get used to this because I’m not just the only Brit on the tour, but the only one on this American Cruise Lines’ voyage on the Chesapeake that has, you guessed it, an American Revolution theme.

American-made ships sail the waterways of the U.S. On board, guests will find a blend of luxury and heritage design features as well as personalized service. You’re bound to add to your knowledge of the nation’s history, especially since local guides lead many of the shoreside excursions.