Celebrate the holiday season with American Cruise Lines and explore some of America's most charming destinations from the comfort of our small ships. Whether you're traveling for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's, our Holiday cruises combine seasonal traditions, special onboard events, and thoughtfully curated excursions in some of the country's most beautiful regions.
Celebrate the Season On Board
Enjoy the holidays with ease aboard our cruises, where every detail is thoughtfully planned for a memorable getaway. Throughout the season, guests enjoy beautifully decorated ships, traditional meals prepared by our Master Chefs, live entertainment, and holiday traditions. Thanksgiving sailings feature a classic holiday feast, Christmas cruises include seasonal activities like gift exchanges, carol sing-alongs, and a visit from Santa Claus, while New Year's voyages culminate with a festive gala and midnight toast.
Savannah Christmas Market
Celebrate the holidays along the Southeast coast as you visit Charleston, Beaufort, Savannah, Jekyll Island, and Amelia Island. Stroll Charleston's historic streets decorated for the season, tour Beaufort by horse-drawn carriage, and explore Savannah's moss-draped squares. While in Savannah, visit the Savannah Christmas Market, inspired by traditional European holiday markets and featuring artisan vendors, handcrafted gifts, holiday treats, and seasonal entertainment beneath twinkling lights before continuing your holiday journey through the South.
Holiday Sights & Festive Nights
Enjoy the holidays while exploring Florida Gulf Coast and Keys. Cruise to Marco Island, take in the natural beauty of the Everglades, and immerse yourself in the island culture of Key West, where a narrated Holiday Sights & Festive Nights Trolley Ride showcases holiday decorations, dazzling light displays, and local traditions. Continue to Punta Gorda to tour the historic winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford before returning to St. Petersburg with scenic cruising through Tampa Bay and nightly holiday entertainment on board.
St. Augustine Nights of Lights
Journey along the Great Rivers of Florida as expert guides introduce charming river towns decorated for the holidays. Highlights include a narrated airboat adventure in Green Cove Springs, a visit to Blue Spring State Park to observe wintering manatees, and time in America's oldest city, St. Augustine, where guests visit the renowned Nights of Lights festival. More than three million white lights illuminate the city's historic streets and landmarks as guests enjoy seasonal music aboard a decorated trolley. The journey also includes Amelia Island, where guests explore Fernandina Beach aboard an electric carriage.
Gulfport Harbor Winter Festival
Explore the Gulf Coast during the holiday season as you travel from Pensacola to New Orleans. Along the way, visit Mobile, Ocean Springs, Biloxi, and Fort Massachusetts while taking in the region's history, coastal culture, and holiday celebrations. In Gulfport, enjoy the Harbor Lights Winter Festival, where millions of illuminated displays, animated exhibits, seasonal music, local vendors, and holiday treats capture the spirit of the season before continuing to New Orleans, where holiday decorations complement the city's renowned music, cuisine, and Creole traditions.
The Jeweled Christmas at The Towers
Cruise the Lower Mississippi River during the holidays from New Orleans to Memphis. Visit Oak Alley, Baton Rouge, Natchez, and Memphis while touring beautifully decorated landmarks, grand Southern estates, and enjoying the region's rich musical traditions. While in Natchez, tour The Towers, one of Mississippi's grand Italianate estates, beautifully decorated for the holidays with elegant décor and extraordinary jewelry displays. Throughout the voyage, onboard performers bring the spirit of the season to life with holiday music and live entertainment.
Celebrate the Holidays with American Cruise Lines
Whether you're gathering with family for Thanksgiving, embracing Christmas traditions, or welcoming the New Year, our Holiday cruises offer a memorable way to enjoy the season. From onboard holiday events to carefully curated excursions in some of America's most charming destinations, every itinerary is designed to make holiday travel effortless and memorable.
Explore our Holiday cruises and make new holiday memories with American Cruise Lines.
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