New England Ships

Ships Sailing in New England

Aboard our diverse fleet of small ships with just 90 to 130 guests, discover the beauty of New England, from colonial-era architecture to harbors dotted with sailboats. Enhanced with coastwise capabilities for journeys along the New England Coast, our well-appointed ships offer a comfortable and relaxing cruise experience. Guests can look forward to a variety of distinctive lounges, expansive observation decks, and large staterooms with private balconies, where you can admire the breathtaking landscapes.

Patriot Class
An aerial view of American Navigator, an American Cruise Lines Patriot Class small cruise ship sailing along the New England coast, with views of the shore in the distance.

American Navigator

  • Coming 2027
  • 130 Guests
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Patriot Class
An aerial view of American Mariner, an American Cruise Lines Patriot Class small cruise ship sailing along the New England coast, with views of the shore in the distance.

American Mariner

  • Coming 2027
  • 130 Guests
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Patriot Class
An aerial view of American Ranger, an American Cruise Lines Patriot Class small cruise ship sailing along the Hudson River, with views of the shore in the distance.

American Ranger

  • Coming 2026
  • 130 Guests
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Patriot Class
An aerial view of American Maverick, an American Cruise Lines Patriot Class small cruise ship sailing along the New England coast, with views of the shore in the distance.

American Maverick

  • Built 2026
  • 130 Guests
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Patriot Class
An aerial view of American Pioneer, an American Cruise Lines Patriot Class small cruise ship, docked along the Florida Gulf Coast.

American Pioneer

  • Built 2025
  • 130 Guests
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Coastal Cat
American Legend, an American Cruise Lines Coastal Cat small cruise ship, docked along the Florida coast. The port has several large buildings with a few trees around them.

American Legend

  • Built 2024
  • 100 Guests
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Coastal Cat
American Liberty, an American Cruise Lines Coastal Cat small cruise ship gliding along an intimate waterway, with green nature landscapes on the shore in the background.

American Liberty

  • Built 2024
  • 100 Guests
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Coastal Cat
American Glory, an American Cruise Lines Coastal Cat small cruise ship sailing along the Maine coast, with views of small mountains in the distance.

American Glory

  • Built 2023
  • 100 Guests
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Coastal Cat
American Eagle, an American Cruise Lines Coastal Cat small cruise ship sailing along an intimate waterway, with green nature landscapes on the shore in the background.

American Eagle

  • Built 2023
  • 100 Guests
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Independence Class
American Independence, an American Cruise Lines small ship departing from a small New England harbor, where there are several small boats docked along the water. Trees and buildings cover the shoreline, and small mountains fill the horizon.

American Independence

  • Built 2010
  • 90 Guests
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Independence Class
American Star, an American Cruise Lines Independence Class small cruise ship sailing along the New England coast.

American Star

  • Built 2007
  • 90 Guests
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Highlighted Cruise Itineraries in New England

Explore rich culture and natural beauty of New England on our featured cruises. Aboard our intimate small ships, enjoy a front-row view of lighthouses, lobster boats, and historic harbors, all while experiencing the region’s rich maritime heritage in total comfort.

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Portland Head Light, a white lighthouse next to a large white building with a red roof, with the pink and yellow sun set over Casco Bay in the distance. In the foreground, there is a large area filled with tall yellow flowers.
From cultural landmarks to scenic landscapes, each destination along the Maine Coast cruise offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and local flavor, with stops in Portland, Bath, Bar Harbor, Castine, and more.

Maine Coast & Harbors Cruise

Portland, ME to Bangor, ME

9 Days / 8 Nights
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A roadside view of a line of buildings in Downtown Bar Harbor, with several cars parked alongside the sidewalk. One of the buildings is pink, one is yellow, and the others are a mixture of blue and tan.

New England Explorer Cruise

Boston, MA to Boston, MA

12 Days / 11 Nights
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Brant Point Lighthouse, a small, white lighthouse on Nantucket Island with a large American flag on its side surrounded by rocks on the edge of the beach, along the water of Vineyard Sound. There is a ramp leading to the lighthouse from the grassy area behind the sand. People are fishing on the edge of the sand, and there are boats on the water and a large building in the middle of the island.

Grand New England Cruise

Boston, MA to Boston, MA

16 Days / 15 Nights
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Discover our New England blogs, filled with tips on the best time to cruise, what to pack, and where to see stunning fall foliage. Learn about historic attractions and explore highlights of charming coastal gems like Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.

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A couple sits at a table beside an American flag on an American Cruise Lines Coastal Cat's sun deck looking out at the New England Coast, while a man sits to the right of them typing on his computer.
American Eagle, a small white Coastal Cat cruise ship docked in Bath. There is tall grass in the foreground, and an American Cruise Lines tour bus beside the small cruise ship.
A whale with its black and white speckled tail splashing above the surface of the New England coast.