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American Cruise Lines is the largest cruise line exploring America’s waterways. American Cruise Line’s fleet exclusively sails in the USA. Their sister company, Pearl Seas, can visit foreign ports including Canada.

Why American Cruise Lines?

  • Exploring America for more than 50 years
  • They own their own ship building site, innovating and creating a variety of ship styles designed for differing waterways
  • Cruise ships are all made and flagged in the America
  • The largest fleet with the most itinerary options in the USA
  • Generous sized staterooms
  • Modern river boats all offer private balconies with no inside cabins
  • All-inclusive – no hidden fees
  • All meals, snacks, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages are included
  • Daily live entertainment and onboard guest speakers
  • At least one complimentary onshore excursion in every port
  • Tips, gratuities, port charges and fees are all included

Where do they cruise?

  • The New England Coastline
  • Chesapeake Bay
  • Southeastern coastline
  • Florida coastline
  • Mississippi River
  • Ohio River
  • Columbia River
  • Puget Sound
  • Alaska
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Meet their fleet of ships. Click on the photo to learn ship details and where it travels. 

New ship "The Constellation"
The Constellation
The American Constitution river cruise ship
The American Constitution
Boat in water that shows the top european cruises for 2022
The American Eagle
The American Glory catamaran style cruise ship
The American Glory
American Harmony
The American Harmony
The American Heritage paddle wheel cruise ship
The American Heritage
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The American Independence
American Jazz
The American Jazz
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American Legend
river cruise ship coastal catamaran
American Liberty
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The American Melody
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American Patriot
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American Pioneer
American Pride sailing on river with Mt Hood on horizon
The American Pride
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The American Serenade
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The American Song
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The American Spirit
Paddlewheel cruise ship on the river
The American Splendor
the american star cruise ship on calm waters
The American Star
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The American Symphony
Old time paddle wheel cruise ship on the Columbia River
The American West

Yankee Seaports-American Glory

Boston, MA to New York City, NY

  • 7 Nights
  • May 5, 2025,May 11, 2026,September 28, 2026
  • From $6,350
  • American Glory
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National Parks & Legendary Rivers- American Song

Portland, OR to Jackson, WY

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Lower Mississippi River Cruise-American Serenade

New Orleans to Memphis

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Maine Coast & Harbors-American Glory

Portland, ME to Bangor, ME

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Highlights of the Columbia River | 4-night Cruise

Roundtrip Portland

  • 4 Nights
  • April 30, 2025,October 19, 2025,October 23, 2025
  • From $3,125
  • American West
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Alaskan Explorer Cruise-American Constellation

Roundtrip Juneau

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Southeast Sea Islands Cruise-American Independence

Charleston to Jacksonville

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Grand Ohio River – American Heritage

Pittsburgh, PA to St. Louis, MO

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Puget Sound and San Juan Islands-American Spirit

Roundtrip Seattle

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Chesapeake Bay-American Independence

Roundtrip Baltimore

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