Cuisine

Mississippi Dinner Menu Highlights

The Mississippi River region is known for its elegant mix of fascinating cultures which have turned out some of the most tantalizing cuisines in the nation. American Cruise Lines’ team of master chefs season each dish with a dash of culture from the particular port you are visiting. Enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine in New Orleans; compare the famous barbecue of Memphis and St. Louis; and enjoy southern inspired refreshments such as mint juleps and fresh iced tea.

Cajun Spiced Jumbo Sea Scallops

AppetizerSourced Locally


Perfectly Seasoned Chicken & Andouille Gumbo


Cajun Spiced Jumbo Sea Scallops served with an exquisite Creole Beurre Blanc sauce


Garden Fresh Feta House Salad with Walnuts, Red Onion, Sun-Dried Cherries with a White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Pasta St. Charles

Entreecreated by master chefs


Dixie Lager Braised Chicken served with crisp Andouille Sausage, Red Beans, Rice, and Stewed Squash


Pan-seared Beef Tenderloin & Stuffed Lobster Tail served with a Potato Puree and Vegetable Medley


Pasta St. Charles with a delectable Creole Mustard Cream Sauce served over Penne with Louisiana Shrimp and Andouille Sausage

Peach and Blackberry Cobbler

Dessertregionally inspired


Signature Bourbon Pecan Pie


Creole Bread Pudding with a warm Whiskey Caramel


Homemade Peach and Blackberry Cobbler

* Sample Menu

Southeast Dinner Menu Highlights

The Southeastern United States is known for the incredible variety of fresh seafood that can be caught along its shores. American Cruise Lines’ team of master chefs prepare every meal to order using only the freshest local ingredients, and season each dish with a dash of Southern seasoning and culture.

Grilled Duck Sate with Spiced Orange Relish

AppetizerSourced Locally


Eastern Shore Crab Ravigote served with a Garlic Vinaigrette Crostini and Remoulade Sauce


Freshly Grilled Duck Sate with Spiced Orange Relish

BBQ Atlantic Swordfish Steak

Entreecreated by master chefs


Roasted Bartlett Farms Beef Tenderloin complemented by a Vegetable Medley, Red Onion Brulee, Gorgonzola Potato Puree, in a Merlot Reduction sauce


BBQ Atlantic Swordfish Steak served with locally-inspired Chipotle Grits, Shrimp-Corn Macque Choux, and Red Bean Salsa


Beeler’s Farms Pork Scaloppini served with Red Peppercorn Polenta, Sautéed Zucchini, in Crawfish-Caper Beurre Blanc sauce

Pecan Pie with Bourbon Whipped Cream

Dessertregionally inspired


King Creole Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel


Floridian Orange Sour Cream Cake served with a fresh minted Orange Salad


Pecan Pie topped with a divine Bourbon Whipped Cream

* Sample Menu

Pacific Northwest Dinner Menu Highlights

The Pacific Northwest is known for a focus on fresh seafood, unique game meats and locally foraged ingredients. American Cruise Lines’ team of master chefs uses only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to highlight the customs and culture from each particular port you are visiting.

Pacific Coast Shrimp Bisque

AppetizerSourced Locally


Pacific Northwest Scampi – Jumbo Shrimp served in a savory Herbed Butter Sauce over Lemon Arugula Risotto


Pacific Coast Shrimp Bisque

Pacific Northwest Smoked Salmon Pasta Alfredo

Entreecreated by master chefs


Widmer Cascadian Ale Braised Snake River Farms Pork Shank served with Herbed Polenta, Heirloom Bean Cassoulet, and Apple Gremolata


Delectable Dungeness Crab Cake served with Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade, Rice Pilaf, and Sautéed Green Beans


Scrumptious Salmon Pasta Alfredo served with a Squash Sauté and Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

Marionberry Cheesecake

Dessertregionally inspired


Moist Marionberry Cheesecake


Almond Cake served with flavorful Balsamic Strawberries and Orange Mascarpone


Chocolate-Cherry Cake with a decadent Earl Grey Ganache and White Chocolate Sauce

* Sample Menu

New England Dinner Menu Highlights

The Northeast is most famously known for their variety of succulent seafood. From lobsters and scallops to oysters and fish, the Atlantic Ocean produces some of tastiest and freshest seafood around. Our team of master chefs have created a customized menu that highlights New England’s most popular flavors.

Beef Tenderloin Crostini

AppetizerSourced Locally


Big Flavor Littleneck Clams Ceviche


Mouthwatering Beef Tenderloin Crostini


Perfectly Seared Maine Diver Scallop served with Shaker Village Style Tomato Pudding, in a Parsley Vinaigrette

New England Boiled Seafood Dinner

Entreecreated by master chefs


New England Boiled Seafood Dinner – Succulent Lobster, Shrimp, and Clams served with Boiled Red Potatoes, Carrots, Corn on the Cob, and Clarified Butter


Pan-seared Misty Knoll Farms Breast of Chicken served with New England Succotash, Whipped Red Potatoes in a Cranberry Vinaigrette


“Surf and Turf” Shrimp and Crab stuffed Baked Maine Lobster Tail and Roasted Bartlet Farms Beef Tenderloin served with Rice Pilaf and Vegetable Medley.

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Dessertregionally inspired


Mount Lebanon Spiced Apple Pudding with Maple Whipped Cream


Gourmet Chocolate Fudge Cake


Zesty Lemon Meringue Pie

* Sample Menu

Our Promise

  • Fresh produce, seafood & meats sourced as near as possible to the cruise
  • Provide a masterful culinary experience using sustainable ingredients
  • Support farmers' markets & small American businesses
  • Communicate with vendors & Seafood Watch when selecting fresh seafood
  • Limit waste by offering half-portions & carefully customized menu options
  • Menus adjusted based on seasonality