May is a Monumental Month of “Firsts” for American Cruise Lines
May will be a monumental month for American Cruise Lines, ushering in many exciting “firsts” for U.S. river cruising around the country. (more…)
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American Encore Passes Sea Trials Sets New Standard for Global River Cruising
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that brand new riverboat, American Encore, passed Sea Trials with flying colors and is already underway along its journey to the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest. (more…)
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American Cruise Line to continue Gulf Coast voyages through at least 2028
American Cruise Lines announced plans for future voyages on the Gulf Coast. The American Symphony, which holds up to 180 guests, will embark on 17 cruises from November 2026 through early April 2027. (more…)
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For some Mobile businesses, impact of American Cruise Lines could be bigger than Carnival
Tour guide Bella Myers on Friday led a group of passengers from the American Cruise Lines’ American Symphony through downtown. (more…)
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American Unveils New 16-Day Grand Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruises Aboard Brand-New 2027 Riverboat American Anthem
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce a new 16-Day Grand Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise. This incredible exploration will begin operating roundtrip from Portland, Oregon in May 2027 and will be exclusively sailed by American Anthem, one of the company’s three newest riverboats in their rapidly expanding fleet. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines Launches Celebrating 250 Years of America Campaign
American Cruise Lines is proud to announce its Celebrating 250 Years of America campaign. This year, the company will honor America’s Semiquincentennial on all 2026 sailings exploring the nation’s iconic rivers and domestic waterways in 35 states from Alaska to Florida. (more…)
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This small-ship cruise line wants to build new docks in Alaska. The reception has been mixed
Wind ripped across the Chilkat Inlet last week as long-time Haines fisherman Brian O’Riley trudged toward a gangway that stretches over Letnikof Cove. (more…)
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American Encore Excels on Passenger Metrics
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that new riverboat American Encore is on schedule for its May 2026 debut and inaugural season cruising the Columbia and Snake Rivers. (more…)
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Rockland considers allowing a boost in cruise ship visits
Rockland’s City Council is considering a change in policy that would allow more frequent visits by large cruise ships. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines celebrates record-breaking 2025
American Cruise Lines has announced a record-breaking year in 2025, securing 23 prestigious awards and reinforcing its position as the most awarded US cruise line. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines Sails into 2026: Introducing 3 New Ships and 11 New Itineraries For Cruising Close to Home from Sea to Shining Sea
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that 2026 promises to be the company’s most extraordinary year ever highlighting 11 new U.S. itineraries and 3 brand new small ships. (more…)
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Plan to improve riverfront dock could bring more cruises to Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge leaders are considering a plan they believe could reshape downtown and bring more visitors along with the tax dollars they generate. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines christens American Pioneer in Key West
American Cruise Lines announced that the newest cruise ship in the country, American Pioneer, was christened in Key West, Florida on Monday, November 10th. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines Announces 10 New U.S. Built Ships Through 2028 Beginning with American Pioneer Launching This Week
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce 10 new ships for the U.S. market beginning with American Pioneer debuting in Florida on October 31st. American Pioneer is the 2nd new Patriot Class ship the company has launched this year. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines Announces Northwest National Parks Cruises for 2026
American Cruise Lines has announced brand new 15-day Northwest National Parks cruises operating roundtrip from Tacoma, Washington in September 2026. (more…)
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Criterion Travel Announces Mississippi River Voyage for 2026
Criterion Travel, a leader in expert-led, customized educational travel for affinity groups, is now accepting reservations for “A Mississippi River Voyage,” March 3–11, 2026. (more…)
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American Launches First All U.S. Cruises on The Great Lakes – Three New Itineraries Sailing May-August 2026
Domestic U.S. Great Lakes cruises are now available. In response to guest demand, American Cruise Lines is proud to announce the debut of three Great Lakes itineraries for the 2026 cruise season. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines unveils new itineraries
American Cruise Lines announced two new itineraries for 2026 and a third coming in 2027. (more…)
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American Adds a 5th New Extended Cruise to Celebrate Country’s 250th
American Cruise Lines has added a 5th new itinerary to their 2026 collection of Extended Cruises commemorating the country’s 250th anniversary. (more…)
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Smithsonian Journeys returns to the Mississippi and plans big for Europe rivers
Smithsonian Journeys will offer a cruise on the Mississippi River for the first time since the pandemic, as the operator expands its river cruise portfolio. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines Christens American Patriot in Newport
American Cruise Lines christened American Patriot in Newport, Rhode Island last week, celebrating the holiday and marking the countdown to the country’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines Opens New England Cruise Season Launching American Patriot – Newest Cruise Ship in the USA
American Cruise Lines announces the opening of their biggest and most exciting season of New England cruises—featuring 9 itineraries and 5 small ships, including the newest cruise ship in the country, American Patriot. (more…)
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Aquarius stabilisers for Chesapeake newbuilds – American Cruise Lines
Kongsberg Maritime is continuing its 15-year partnership with Chesapeake Shipbuilding in the USA, through the supply of its Aquarius retractable stabilisers. (more…)
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A $5,000 cruise from New Orleans to Pensacola? This 8-day Gulf Coast vacation is coming
American Cruise Lines is launching a new eight-day cruise next spring that will travel along the Gulf Coast from New Orleans to Pensacola. (more…)
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Mobile cruise terminal to welcome two different cruise lines in 2026
For the first time in the 20 years of cruising from Mobile, there will be two cruise lines from different companies docked at the Alabama Cruise Terminal at the same time. (more…)
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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
American 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. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines Announces Brand New Antiques Theme Cruise Along the Company’s Exclusive Maine Coast & Harbors Itinerary
American 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. (more…)
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Women captains chart new course in river cruise sector
Andrea Mickelson would have said “absolutely not” to the idea of becoming a river cruise ship captain if you had asked her during her five-year run as a mate. (more…)
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American Legend, the newest small ship in the company’s innovative Project Blue series, Christened in Key West, Florida
American 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. (more…)
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One of the biggest river cruise companies? It’s American Cruise Lines
Here’s something that might surprise you: American Cruise Lines is emerging as one of the world’s largest river cruise operators, even if it never goes near the industry’s main battleground of Europe. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines Mightiest Season on the Mississippi River
American 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. (more…)
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Wilmington’s history as a destination for cruise ships is lengthy but sporadic
Wilmington is known for lots of things, but “cruise ship destination” probably isn’t one of them. That’s mainly because, for the most part, we’re not. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines Doubles Capacity in Alaska for 2025. Pleased to announce their biggest Alaska cruise season ever
American 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. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines Sails into 2025: 21 Small Ships & Riverboats Visiting 125 U.S. Ports Featuring 8 New Itineraries and the Longest River Cruise in the U.S.A.
American 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. (more…)
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American Legend Sets Sail from Florida Today on Inaugural Cruise
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that American Legend sets sail today (November 25, 2024) along its first cruise. (more…)
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10 New U.S. Ships in 3 Years: American Announces More Newbuilds and American Legend Sea Trials
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. (more…)
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American Cruise Lines Announces American Maverick & American Ranger
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the construction of American Maverick and American Ranger. (more…)
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Four cruise ships still set to anchor in La Crosse in October
If you have been in La Crosse’s Riverside Park at all this summer, you may have been lucky enough to see a cruise ship from Viking or American Cruise Lines. (more…)
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American Liberty – Newest Cruise Ship in the U.S.A. Christened in Newport Rhode Island
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. (more…)
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American Liberty Passes Sea Trials and Readies for August Cruise: American Legend to Follow in November 2024 – American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that American Liberty, the company’s 3rd new Coastal Cat has passed sea trials with flying colors. (more…)
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