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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PennLive: Patriot-News
Luxurious American cruise line provides a comfortable way to learn about U.S. history | Sandy Fenton
You don’t need to travel overseas to enjoy a river cruise vacation.
You might not be familiar with the name, but American Cruise Lines has been taking guests to America’s most popular rivers and coastal waters for over 50 years.
Splash Magazines
At American Cruise Lines, the Sky’s the Limit
American Cruise Lines continues to prove that when it comes to small ship cruising, America doesn’t take a backseat to any country.
Headquartered in Guilford, Connecticut and founded in 1991, ACL has tripled its fleet in the last five years, and just last week announced the next two ships in their Project Blue initiative: American Patriot and American Pioneer, both coming in 2025. Earlier this year, it was announced ACL acquired four paddle wheelers previously owned by American Queen Voyages, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year.
US News & World Report
The 7 Best Mississippi River Cruises for 2024
Explore the history, culture and cuisine of the U.S. while cruising along the Mighty Mississippi.
The more than 2,300-mile Mississippi River invites travelers to discover its multifaceted heritage, with a vast range of deeply rooted culture, music and history. A cruise is a fantastic way to discover many of the riverfront cities on a single trip, from the comfort of your modern riverboat or traditional paddlewheeler.
Travel Weekly
American Cruise Lines will introduce new class of coastal ships
American Cruise Lines said its fifth and sixth Project Blue coastal ships will arrive in 2025, and they will mark the introduction of the Patriot class.
The 125-passenger sister ships will be named American Patriot (coming in June 2025) and American Pioneer (arriving in November 2025).
Travelpulse
American Cruise Lines is Building Two New Ships, American Patriot and American Pioneer
The American Cruise Lines fleet is growing again: Less than a week after announcing it had purchased four former American Queen Voyages ships, American Cruise Lines has revealed that it’s building two additional ships.
The new-build vessels will be named American Patriot and American Pioneer. Both can accommodate up to 125 passengers in 56 staterooms—all with private balconies—and will sail up and down the East Coast.
FOX News San Antonio: San Antonio Living
American Cruise Lines Historic South & Golden Isles Christmas Cruise
On this TV segment of San Antonio Living, hear about all the holiday details and cruising fun, as Michelle Neuman discusses her recent Historic South & Golden Isles Christmas cruise.