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American Cruise Lines christened American Patriot in Newport, Rhode Island last week—celebrating the holiday and simultaneously marking the countdown to the country’s 250th birthday on July 4th, 2026. American Patriot is the first ship in the company’s new Patriot Class—a fleet of new 130-passenger ships designed for exclusively cruising the U.S.A. Patriot Class sister ships, American Pioneer, American Maverick, and American Ranger are soon to launch later this year and into 2026. 

American Cruise Lines announces their biggest and most exciting season of New England cruises—featuring 9 itineraries and 5 small ships, including the newest cruise ship in the country, American Patriot.

American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce a new slate of Extended Cruises for 2026—32 to 55-Day U.S. River cruises exploring all over the country. These new Bucket List itineraries celebrate and honor the country’s 250th birthday and are the longest U.S. River cruises on the market. Next year, American will feature a 52-Day Great United States Cruise, a 32-Day Revolutionary War Cruise, a 55-Day Great American Fall Foliage Cruise, and a 36-Day Civil War Battlefields Cruise. 

American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that it will offer another new Antiques Theme Cruise this June 16th, 2025, along the company’s popular Maine Coast & Harbors itinerary. On this exclusive cruise, American’s guests will have the opportunity to attend a taping of the 21-time Emmy® Award-nominated ANTIQUES ROADSHOW®, meet with appraisers from the show, and enjoy other antiques-focused enrichment throughout the cruise.

American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that American Legend, the newest small ship in the company’s innovative Project Blue series, was officially christened in Key West, Florida last week. The celebration took place while the ship was docked at Mallory Square, just steps from the City’s vibrant town center. American Legend was visiting Key West along one of the company’s popular 8-Day Florida Gulf Coast & Keys cruises, which sail roundtrip from St. Petersburg, Florida. American’s new Florida itineraries are the only cruises exploring the Sunshine State that offer guests the exclusive opportunity to sail the region while remaining fully domestic, similar to the Line’s U.S. River cruises.

American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce 2025 will be the most exciting season ever on the Mississippi River. This year, the Line is operating five riverboats sailing 12+ itineraries on the Mighty Mississippi and tributaries year-round. The company’s Mississippi offerings range from 8 to 51 days and include an array of authentic American experiences in 10 states from New Orleans, Louisiana to St. Paul, Minnesota.