American Cruise Lines
Personalized service is the hallmark of American Cruise Lines with the advantages of a small ship cruise experience. If you are a well-traveled individual looking for a destination-focused adventure where you will have the opportunity to explore the history, culture, natural scenery and wildlife of the unique ports visited, then American Cruise Lines is for you.
Ships of American Cruise Lines
American Glory
The America Glory offers discerning travelers the most unique and modern style of small ship cruising. Each unique and off-the-beaten path port visited gives guests a glimpse into the cultural heritage that is the fabric of our great nation. The country-club atmosphere onboard allows guests to relax, and enjoy the company of fellow travelers who share their interests in American history and...
American Spirit
A small ship cruise on the modern American Spirit is for the traveler who pursues the exceptional. Uniquely designed to navigate the inland waterways of the magnificent East Coast, the American Spirit brings passengers to some of the most fascinating places in America. In the intimate atmosphere onboard, guests find that fellow travelers share their passion for these historic places, and often...
American Star
The American Star entered service in June 2007. Similar to the American Spirit, it will offer guests the same unique style of cruising that has become the hallmark of American Cruise Lines. From charming small towns to gracious southern ports, the American Star will bring guests to places of historic interest and magnificent beauty. Onboard, each guest will be able to unwind in the friendly...
Independence
American Cruise Lines is proud to introduce the Independence, the newest addition to the ACL fleet. While the passenger capacity will be the same as the American Star and American Spirit, the size of the ship will be larger, enabling the interior areas, including the staterooms and balconies to be even more spacious and deluxe. The Independence will also be fully stabilized, with Rolls Royce...
Mississippi
American Cruise Lines is expanding to the Mississippi River system with a brand new sternwheeler, currently under construction. The new paddlewheeler will recreate the grandeur of past riverboats while possessing the latest safety, environmental and construction technologies. The ship will have the look of a traditional riverboat along with more...
Queen of the West
The 230-foot Queen is propelled by a three-story-high churning paddlewheel. But unlike earlier paddlewheelers, the Queen of the West doesn't rely on a steam engine. Instead, it is powered by a revolutionary hydraulic propulsion system that uses environmentally safe biodegradable hydraulic oil. The 45-foot-long bow ramp allows passengers to go ashore anywhere along the river, much as the...
Queen of the West
Built in 1995, and acquired by American Cruise Lines in 2009, Queen of the West has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation, which included reconstruction of major areas such as passenger staterooms, community areas, the galley, and engine room. Aimed at providing a more...