American Cruise Lines News Coverage
American Cruise Lines is regularly covered in well-known national newspapers, travel magazines, and respected travel industry publications, and is often featured on local and national television. Please see below to read a selection of press coverage on American’s cruises, itineraries, awards, and new ships. American Cruise Lines explores more U.S. destinations than any other cruise company and is proud to be America’s #1 river and small ship cruise line.
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Cruise Industry News
American Cruise Lines Reveals Details of Next Riverboat
American Cruise Lines (ACL) revealed the first details of its upcoming riverboat, which will be named the American Anthem.
The 180-guest ship is scheduled to enter service in the Pacific Northwest in early 2027. As part of ACL’s series of modern riverboats, the Anthem will offer multiple dining venues, as well as a multi-story glass atrium and a fitness center.
The 6,000-ton vessel will also feature a fresh and modern look, which, according to the company, was designed to embody the expectations of today’s travelers.
Currently under construction at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland, the ship will cruise the Columbia and Snake Rivers starting on April 2, 2027.
Cruise Industry News
American Glory Marks First Year of Service
The American Glory recently marked its first year of service for American Cruise Lines (ACL) after welcoming its first guests on Nov. 28, 2023.
The U.S.-flagged vessel was built at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland as part of the company’s “Coastal Cats” class.
Howorth Travel Writing & Photography
Five Ships to Cruise the Mississippi River
Five different river cruise ships operated by American Cruise Lines sail the Mississippi River offering 12+ itineraries all year-round. There can be no better way to sail the Mighty Mississippi and its tributaries. The company’s Mississippi five ship offerings, range from 8 to 51 days. They include an array of authentic experiences in 10 states from New Orleans in Louisiana to St. Paul in Minnesota.
Florida Weekly
All Ashore for Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda is reaping the tourism and economic benefits of having American Cruise Lines dock here as part of its itinerary on the cruise line’s Florida Gulf Coast & Keys cruises — which have been so successful that the cruise line is more than doubling the number of cruises in 2025.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Southern River Cruise Traverses Three States Along the Intracoastal Waterway
The historic St. Simons Lighthouse, a maritime sentinel of the Georgia coastline since 1872, looms over St. Simons Sound, long guiding ships to shore whenever the surrounding water’s mercurial temperament shifted from tranquil to ominous. As I trekked breathlessly up 129 steps that spiral to the top, I was thankful that, unlike the lighthouse keepers that resided here until the 1950s when the light was automated, I didn’t have to make the climb every day. They had the added burden of carrying fuel to the lantern room, the area of the tower that houses a powerful third-order Fresnel lens that still casts a beam 23 miles out to sea.
Silver Travel Advisor
Shedding Light on the Hudson River (Page 30)
Jeannine Williamson discovers spectacular foliage and spooky tales on a unique and lesser-known river cruise with American Cruise Lines.
I push open the narrow trap door and climb the steps onto the walkway surrounding the glass-enclosed lantern and catch my breath. Water laps the base of the lighthouse and closer to the shoreline the yellow, orange, red and gold autumn foliage is reflected in the mirror-like surface. It’s a beautiful sight. What makes the scenario even more remarkable is, firstly, I’m not at sea and, secondly, I’m on the Hudson River.