Top river cruises

American Cruise Lines

Small U.S.-flagged riverboats and coastal ships exploring America’s rivers, New England, Alaska, and more.

The fleet (17 ships)

• American Serenade

  Modern riverboat on the Mississippi, with a five-story glass atrium.

  Guests

  175

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  345 ft

  Built

  2023

  Refurbished

  —

• American Melody

  Modern riverboat sailing the Mississippi and tributaries.

  Guests

  175

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  345 ft

  Built

  2021

  Refurbished

  —

• American Symphony

  Modern riverboat with spacious single and balcony staterooms.

  Guests

  175

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  345 ft

  Built

  2022

  Refurbished

  —

• American Song

  First modern riverboat in the fleet, sailing the Columbia and Snake rivers.

  Guests

  184

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  345 ft

  Built

  2018

  Refurbished

  —

• American Harmony

  Modern riverboat on the Mississippi and Columbia rivers.

  Guests

  187

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  345 ft

  Built

  2019

  Refurbished

  —

• American Jazz

  Modern riverboat sailing the Mississippi and Ohio.

  Guests

  190

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  345 ft

  Built

  2020

  Refurbished

  —

• American Splendor

  Classic paddlewheel riverboat on the Mississippi.

  Guests

  180

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  340 ft

  Built

  2016

  Refurbished

  —

• American Pride

  Paddlewheel riverboat sailing the Columbia and Snake rivers.

  Guests

  150

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  340 ft

  Built

  2012

  Refurbished

  —

• American Eagle

  Coastal catamaran for New England, Chesapeake Bay, and the Southeast.

  Guests

  100

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  241 ft

  Built

  2023

  Refurbished

  —

• American Glory

  Coastal catamaran sailing U.S. coastal itineraries.

  Guests

  100

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  241 ft

  Built

  2023

  Refurbished

  —

• American Independence

  Small coastal ship sailing New England and the Southeast.

  Guests

  100

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  241 ft

  Built

  2010

  Refurbished

  —

• American Liberty

  Newest coastal catamaran for U.S. coastal cruising.

  Guests

  100

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  241 ft

  Built

  2024

  Refurbished

  —

• American Constellation

  Coastal ship sailing New England, the Southeast, and Alaska.

  Guests

  170

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  310 ft

  Built

  2017

  Refurbished

  —

• American Constitution

  Coastal ship known for Chesapeake Bay and New England itineraries.

  Guests

  170

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  310 ft

  Built

  2018

  Refurbished

  —

• American Star

  Small coastal ship sailing the Intracoastal Waterway and New England.

  Guests

  100

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  270 ft

  Built

  2007

  Refurbished

  —

• Queen of the Mississippi

  Paddlewheel riverboat with authentic 1800s styling.

  Guests

  150

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  340 ft

  Built

  2015

  Refurbished

  —

• America

  Coastal ship sailing the Mississippi, New England, and the Southeast.

  Guests

  185

  Tonnage

  —

  Length

  310 ft

  Built

  2016

  Refurbished

  —

Ship figures are approximate and fleets change as new ships launch, older ships retire, and vessels are refurbished — ask us for the latest details.