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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 Legend Sets Sail from Florida Today on Inaugural Cruise

American Legend Sets Sail from Florida Today on Inaugural Cruise

— GUILFORD, CT

American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that American Legend sets sail today, along its first cruise. The newest small ship in the country is sailing American’s 8-Day Florida Gulf Coast & Keys itinerary, roundtrip from St. Petersburg Florida. 

10 New U.S. Ships in 3 Years: American Announces More Newbuilds and American Legend Sea Trials

10 New U.S. Ships in 3 Years: American Announces More Newbuilds and American Legend Sea Trials

— GUILFORD, CT

American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that it has signed contracts with Chesapeake Shipbuilding for 4 more new ships, bringing the Line’s total orderbook with Chesapeake to 10 ships over the next 3 years.

American Cruise Lines Announces American Maverick & American Ranger

American Cruise Lines Announces American Maverick & American Ranger

— Guilford, CT

American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the construction of American Maverick and American Ranger.

American Liberty— Newest Cruise Ship in the U.S.A. Christened in Newport Rhode Island

American Liberty— Newest Cruise Ship in the U.S.A. Christened in Newport Rhode Island

— Guilford, CT

American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that American Liberty, the 3rd new Coastal Cat in the company’s groundbreaking series of 100-passenger ships, was christened in Newport, Rhode Island this week.

American Liberty Passes Sea Trials and Readies for August Cruise:  American Legend to Follow in November 2024

American Liberty Passes Sea Trials and Readies for August Cruise: American Legend to Follow in November 2024

— Guilford, CT

American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that American Liberty, the company’s 3rd new Coastal Cat has passed sea trials with flying colors.

The Only Hudson River Cruises in the World: American Introduces New Hudson River Summer Classics

The Only Hudson River Cruises in the World: American Introduces New Hudson River Summer Classics

— GUILFORD, CT

American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that it has completed the first few sailings of their newest itinerary, an 8-Day Hudson River Summer Classic, and already tripled the number of departures available for the cruise in 2025.