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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Travel + Leisure
This Cruise Line is Launching the Very First All-U.S. Sailing on the Great Lakes
Small ship cruise company American Cruise Lines will launch the first all-domestic Great Lakes sailings next year, celebrating America's small towns and lake cities in time for next summer.
The three new itineraries, which run from May through August 2026 on the cruise line's newest ship, will sail across Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron, all without crossing into Canada. The 9- and 14-day cruises explore cities like Syracuse, New York; Cleveland, Ohio; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and mark the first Great Lakes cruises for the company.
The Sacramento Bee
Travel Trending with Kathy Witt: American Cruise Lines captures the magic of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands
Set on a rocky outcrop overlooking the chilly waters of the Salish Sea, the lighthouse at Lime Kiln State Park in Friday Harbor in Washington's picturesque San Juan Islands casts a spell. Not surprising since scenes from 1998's "Practical Magic" were filmed in Friday Harbor, but primarily because it is home to several enchanting sights on American Cruise Lines' (ACL) nine-day Puget Sound & San Juan Islands cruise itinerary.
AARP
AARP Smart Guide to River Cruises
These 27 tips will make your next river cruise a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
While ocean cruises are well established, river cruising has blossomed only in the last 25 years or so. River cruises are very different from those that sail on the ocean. They’re more intimate and operate at a more leisurely pace.
Midwest Living
Sail the Great Lakes or the Mississippi River on these 9 Epic Midwest Cruises
Sure, the Midwest might not be the first place you think of when it comes to cruising. But with 11,000 miles of shoreline along the Great Lakes, the winding Mississippi and Ohio rivers, and access to both luxury cruise lines and classic riverboats, this region is quietly becoming a hub for unforgettable journeys. From right here in the Midwest, you can set sail to explore coastal towns, natural wonders and breathtaking landscapes.
The Times
This is America’s Most Beautiful River Cruise—And It’s Perfect for Autumn
Apple tastings, fall foliage and a thrilling city break in New York City make for a fun journey along the Hudson River.
USA Today
These Extra-Long Cruises Will Immerse Guests in U.S. History for Country’s 250th
The U.S. will mark its 250th birthday next year, and American Cruise Lines will celebrate by sailing extra-long itineraries to nearly every corner of the country.
The small-ship cruise line – all flagged, or registered, in the U.S. – will bring guests to national parks, battlefields and iconic waterways through five Extended Cruises, traversing the Pacific Northwest, Southeast and more.