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American Cruise Lines Fleet

Small-Ship USA Cruising — Modern Riverboats, Classic Paddlewheelers & Coastal Cats

Sail America’s great waterways with American Cruise Lines. From the Mississippi to the Columbia & Snake Rivers—and along the East Coast’s Intracoastal—ACL pairs all‑inclusive onboard comfort with spacious, American‑built ships designed for scenery, culture, and convenience.

Cruising with American Cruise Lines

• 🛳️ Six ship styles across U.S. rivers & coasts (90–180 guests)
• 🛏️ Large staterooms (many with private balconies and single‑occupancy options)
• 🍽️ All meals & beverages included (daily cocktail hour)
• 🚌 Select guided shore excursions included (varies by itinerary)
• ♿ Elevators on most ships; easy gangways; relaxed, close‑to‑home travel
• 🌿 American‑built ships with shallow drafts for inland waterways & small ports

Meet the Fleet

Explore ACL’s three headline categories below—each tuned to different rivers and styles of travel. Click through to compare ships and routes.

🚢 Modern American Riverboats

Five‑story atriums, panoramic lounges, and some of the largest staterooms on America’s rivers. Examples include American Symphony, American Serenade, American Melody, and American Harmony—favorites for Mississippi, Ohio, and Cumberland & Tennessee routes.
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🚢 Classic Paddlewheelers

Nostalgic exterior lines meet modern comforts inside. Think spacious lounges and glass‑walled dining rooms on American Splendor, American Heritage, and American Pride—ideal for Mississippi or Columbia & Snake scenery with a sense of river tradition.
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🚢 Coastal Cats (East Coast)

ACL’s newest 100‑guest catamarans—American Eagle, American Glory, American Liberty, and American Legend—blend the stability and adventure of expedition cruising with river‑style intimacy. Perfect for New England, the Hudson River, and the Southeast Intracoastal.
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Compare Representative Ships

Ship	Class	Region(s)	Guests	Balconies	Elevator	Signature Feature	Price Range
American Melody	Modern Riverboat	Mississippi	~180	Private balconies	✅	Four‑story atrium; Back Porch Café	$$$
American Harmony	Modern Riverboat	Mississippi/Columbia (varies)	~180	Private balconies	✅	Five‑story glass atrium; panoramic lounges	$$$
American Splendor	Paddlewheeler	Mississippi	~180	Verandas & windows	✅	Classic paddlewheel aesthetic; multiple lounges	$$
American Pride	Paddlewheeler	Columbia & Snake	~150	Verandas & windows	✅	Glass‑enclosed restaurant; cozy study	$$
American Legend	Coastal Cat	New England / Southeast	100	Balconies & large windows	✅	Shallow draft; bow observation & tender platform	$$$

U.S. Rivers & Routes

Cruise iconic American landscapes—Civil War history and jazz cities on the Mississippi; waterfalls and wine valleys on the Columbia & Snake; maritime villages and foliage along New England and the Hudson; plus Southern lowcountry charm on the Intracoastal Waterway.

Top Regions

• 🌊 Mississippi River — Upper & Lower Mississippi, Ohio, Cumberland & Tennessee
• 🏔️ Columbia & Snake Rivers — Gorge vistas, waterfalls, and Washington–Oregon wine country
• ⚓ New England & Hudson — Coastal harbors, lighthouses, fall foliage
• 🌿 Southeast Intracoastal — Barrier islands, tidal marshes, colonial towns

Sample Itineraries

• 🗺️ Lower Mississippi Highlights — 7 nights | New Orleans ↔ Memphis
• 🗺️ Columbia & Snake Rivers<