American Cruise Lines News Coverage

Our Seldon Summer Skedaddle (as we like to call it), had us driving up to Quebec City for a big city fix, spending three weeks exploring three different provinces of Canada (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia) and then boarding the new 100-passenger Coastal Cat, American Liberty,  for a 7-night American Cruise Lines New England Islands cruise, sailing roundtrip from Providence, Rhode Island.

American Cruise Lines is a 2024 winner in two categories: Small Ships and River Ships.

American Cruise Lines has the unique distinction of operating not only old-school paddlewheelers in the United States, but also contemporary river ships. And they don’t just sail on the Mississippi—you can also explore the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest, too.

Lighthouses, lobsters, and beautiful views…hear all about cruising coastal New England with American Cruise Lines, from Travel Guru, Michelle Newman.

I took a river cruise because it was on my mom's bucket list. We spent a lot of time together, so we did some serious bonding. The small ship was good for my 86-year-old mom's mobility.
 

Spooky legends, picturesque landscapes and charming coastal towns — all set against a kaleidoscope of dazzling fall colors. After sailing New York's Hudson River for a week close to peak leaf-peeping season (typically mid-to-late October), I discovered that a cruise offers one of the best ways to see the Hudson Valley’s spectacular fall foliage, while immersing yourself in its storied past.

I joined American Cruise Lines' (ACL) new American Liberty for a round-trip New York City to Albany voyage. The 100-passenger ship debuted in August 2024 as the line’s third Coastal Cats vessel, following the launch of American Eagle and American Glory in 2023. 

The Connecticut-based company isn’t just dipping its toes in the coastal-cruising market. It has seven coastal-cruise ships on the water with plans for two more ships to begin sailing by the end of the year and two more launching in 2025. 

“Our newest small ships allow guests to cruise within sight of land and enjoy the same atmosphere found aboard our riverboats, making our coastal itineraries a natural transition for any river cruiser,” said Charles B. Robertson, American Cruise Lines’ president and CEO, whose father founded the company in 1972.