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Travel The American Rivers in Style with American Cruise Lines

American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line in the U.S., leads the way with more than 35, elegant 4 to 21 night itineraries visiting the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, New England, the Southeast, and the Mississippi River. The line is committed to continuous growth through an innovative shipbuilding program that elevates the standard of cruising in America.

The companies new ship design, creates intimate atmospheres for guests looking to receive the attentive and personalized service that is the hallmark of the brand. American Cruise Lines’ ships boast the most spacious staterooms in the industry and feature all the amenities of a modern hotel, including full-sized bathrooms and private balconies. Each room also has an interior entrance, giving guest’s unobstructed views of the picturesque scenery.

All meals on board are locally sourced and inspired, and prepared by the finest chefs in the United States. The American Cruise Lines culinary teams are encouraged to use locally grown, sustainable ingredients to masterfully create regionally inspired and traditional American cuisine. Each menu offers something for everyone and changes to complement the season. All dietary needs and special requests can be accommodated, as all meals are prepared to order and served in one open-seating dining room.

Both on board and ashore, American Cruise Lines works with guests to accommodate specific interests, tastes, and needs. It offers over 160 guided shore excursions that bring out the distinct flavor and unique culture of the destinations visited. Each excursion is meticulously planned and supported with personal guides who are well-versed in the history of the region. The line also invites carefully selected naturalists, historians, and musicians on board for enrichment programs, including informal lectures, open discussions, concerts, and activities that bring local history, nature, and culture to life.

American Cruise Lines currently has a fleet of 8 ships, with 3 more now under construction. It has chosen to continue building new ships, as it considers refurbished boats unable to meet guest expectations for comfort, spacious staterooms, and modern amenities.

American Constellation, the first new ship to be delivered, has a capacity of 170 passengers and is scheduled to begin cruising in May of 2017. Much of American Constellations’ inaugural summer season will be spent on a new 10-night round-trip itinerary from Boston, MA to many popular destinations, including Bar Harbor, Newport, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket.

The sister ship to American Constellation is also well underway, scheduled to be completed in 2018, and will carry 170 passengers. Steel is now being fabricated for a third ship, which will be the lead in a series of new riverboats destined for the American rivers. This new, modern riverboat will carry approximately 195 passengers with a level of comfort unprecedented on the American rivers.

Industry Honors

Long established with over 30 years of experience in cruise travel, American Cruise Lines has led the industry with honors that include: “Gold Magellan Award Winner” (2016, 2015, 2014), by Travel Weekly, “Silver Magellan Award Winner” (2016) by Travel Weekly, “Best Enrichment,” (2016) by Cruise Critic, “North America’s Leading River Cruise Company” by World Travel Awards (2016, 2015, 2014), Finalist for the Reader’s Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveler (2016, 2015, 2014), “World’s Leading Small Ships Cruise Line” by World Travel Awards (2016, 2013, 2012), and World’s Leading River Cruise Company (2016, 2013) by World Travel Awards, among others.


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