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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U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report

The 7 Best Mississippi River Cruises for 2024

Explore the history, culture and cuisine of the U.S. while cruising along the Mighty Mississippi.

The more than 2,300-mile Mississippi River invites travelers to discover its multifaceted heritage, with a vast range of deeply rooted culture, music and history. A cruise is a fantastic way to discover many of the riverfront cities on a single trip, from the comfort of your modern riverboat or traditional paddlewheeler.

Travel Weekly

Travel Weekly

American Cruise Lines will introduce new class of coastal ships

American Cruise Lines said its fifth and sixth Project Blue coastal ships will arrive in 2025, and they will mark the introduction of the Patriot class.

The 125-passenger sister ships will be named American Patriot (coming in June 2025) and American Pioneer (arriving in November 2025). 

Travelpulse

Travelpulse

American Cruise Lines is Building Two New Ships, American Patriot and American Pioneer

The American Cruise Lines fleet is growing again: Less than a week after announcing it had purchased four former American Queen Voyages ships, American Cruise Lines has revealed that it’s building two additional ships.

The new-build vessels will be named American Patriot and American Pioneer. Both can accommodate up to 125 passengers in 56 staterooms—all with private balconies—and will sail up and down the East Coast. 

FOX News San Antonio:  San Antonio Living

FOX News San Antonio: San Antonio Living

American Cruise Lines Historic South & Golden Isles Christmas Cruise

On this TV segment of San Antonio Living, hear about all the holiday details and cruising fun, as Michelle Neuman discusses her recent Historic South & Golden Isles Christmas cruise. 

The Roaming Boomers

The Roaming Boomers

Review: American Cruise Lines, 8-Day Great Rivers of Florida Cruise

In short, with this level of experience available right here in the good-ole USA, and 50 different itineraries available around the country, and more new ships on the way, this is a wonderful way to cruise close to home. 

Travel Weekly

Travel Weekly

Despite American Queen’s Shut Down, U.S. River Cruising Keeps Rolling

Demand for its U.S. River cruises is higher than ever, said Robertson, and while travelers are going abroad again, people aren't choosing international trips over domestic ones -- they're doing both.