American Adds a 5th New Extended Cruise to Celebrate Country’s 250th

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Guilford, CT—August 4, 2025—American Cruise Lines has added a 5th new itinerary to their 2026 collection of Extended Cruises commemorating the country’s 250th anniversary. Next year, from October 8th to November 8th, American’s 32-Day Revolutionary War Cruise will operate between Albany, NY and Washington, D.C. Featuring Revolutionary War experts on board, this patriotic adventure will tell the story of America’s fight for independence as guests sail the Hudson River and sections of the East Coast during the region’s peak fall foliage season. Throughout the cruise, American’s small ships will dock directly in the heart of famous destinations like New York City, Boston, Annapolis, Yorktown, Sleepy Hollow, Newport, Plymouth, and Philadelphia.

This Extended Cruise itinerary also offers guests the unique opportunity to sail aboard all three of the newest cruise ships in the country: American Legend, which launched in October 2024; American Patriot, which began sailing in June 2025; and sister ship, American Pioneer, which launches in October 2025.

Daily enrichment and guided shore excursions will uncover famous destinations like West Point, Mount Vernon, Hyde Park, and the nation’s historic triangle—Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown—pivotal places that defined the birth of our nation yet remain even more vibrant today. The itinerary also includes a stay at the Four Seasons in Washington, D.C., as well as a special visit to the Smithsonian’s Entertainment Nation exhibit which American Cruise Lines proudly sponsors.

For an in-depth look at this epic 2026 adventure, including all the ports of call, the cruise map, and full details on the day-to-day excursions plus more, please visit American’s Extended Cruises webpage for the Revolutionary War Cruise.

American’s other Extended Cruises for 2026 were previously announced at Seatrade in April and they include: a 52-Day Great United States Cruise (from Portland, OR to Boston, MA); a 51-Day Spring Across America Cruise (from Charleston, S.C. to Juneau, AK); a 55-Day Great American Fall Foliage Cruise (from Juneau, AK to Washington, D.C.); and a 36-Day Civil War Battlefields Cruise (from New Orleans, LA to Gettysburg, PA).

All American’s 2026 Extended Cruises include: a dedicated Cruise Concierge; all flights and hotels between cruise segments; daily excursions & entertainment; all cuisine and beverages on board, including alcohol; as well as Tips & Gratuities, Port Charges & Fees, and WiFi.

Reservations for the Extended Cruise adventures are open to book now. Pricing is dependent on itinerary and stateroom selection. The price per person for the 32-Day Revolutionary War Cruise starts at $30,105 per person. A deposit of $5,000 per person is due upon reservation.

Hop aboard with American Cruise Lines throughout 2026 and celebrate the country’s 250th birthday. Each new Extended Cruise is a Bucket List adventure offering an unparalleled way to celebrate America the Beautiful while cruising its most magnificent waterways from sea to shining sea.

About American Cruise Lines:

American Cruise Lines is the largest river cruise line in the U.S.A., with 28 small ships and 50+ domestic itineraries on the Mississippi River, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, and protected waterways around the country, from Alaska to Florida. The company has a 50-year history of introducing award-winning small ships that sail exclusively in the United States. Today, American has the only 100% U.S.-flagged fleet of riverboats and small ships in the world. Operating in 35+ states year-round, American’s 2026 itineraries include bucket-list National Parks cruises and Extended Cruises honoring the country’s 250th birthday.