American Cruise Lines News Coverage
American Cruise Lines is regularly covered in well-known national newspapers, travel magazines, and respected travel industry publications, and is often featured on local and national television. Please see below to read a selection of press coverage on American’s cruises, itineraries, awards, and new ships. American Cruise Lines explores more U.S. destinations than any other cruise company and is proud to be America’s #1 river and small ship cruise line.
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Los Angeles Daily News
A Cruise Around Cape Cod Brings American History to Life
Like many native Californians, most of my vacations have been to Hawaii and Mexico plus a few road trips to Arizona. Vacationing on the East Coast really wasn’t a consideration, other than a Disney World trip when my son was a kid and a short cruise to the Bahamas. Still, I’ve always wanted to see New England with its iconic rugged coastlines, quaint villages, lighthouses and historic East Coast architecture. This year, my husband and I mixed it up and vacationed in Boston, Cape Cod and Rhode Island on an eight-day cruise with American Cruise Lines. We chose this small-ship luxury line because massive cruise ships with thousands of passengers, noise, germs, cheesy art auctions and a smoky casino are unappealing. We sought better ports, better service, quiet and a higher level of luxury. This cruise delivered all of this and more.
Travel + Leisure
These Affordable, Easy Cruises Are Perfect for a Last-minute Summer Vacation
If you’re still looking for a close-to-home summer vacation, there’s one travel style you may not have considered—but that can make your trip not only affordable but easy. Cruise travel is having a moment this summer, many operators tell T+L, as bookings for domestic and Caribbean itineraries are strong. Bookings for trips that don’t leave the U.S. at all—while still offering blissful time on the water—are also up significantly, say operators including American Cruise Lines…
Leisure Group Travel
American Cruise Lines Christens a New Ship
American Cruise Lines’ newest small ship, the American Maverick, entered service on June 11 with a 9-day inaugural New England cruise departing from Providence, Rhode Island. Christening festivities, featuring an official blessing and ceremonial bottle smash, took place in Newport.
Parade
This America’s 250th Cruise Kicks off in Oregon in May and Ends in Boston in July—See How
Spanning 52 days and 18 states, this massive coast-to-coast itinerary is the first of its kind, combining three distinct river and coastal cruises into one legendary 2026 summer journey.
*This bucket list cruise is also available for 2027 and 2028
All Things Cruise
American Encore Riverboat Passes Sea Trials Setting New Global River Cruising Standard
With its wonderful name, the new American Encore riverboat is bound to have passengers booking more cruises on American Cruise Lines’ latest gem to see more on America’s treasured waterways.
The American Encore has now passed Sea Trials with flying colors and is already underway along its journey to the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest.
The finest new riverboat in the world, the American Encore showcases top-notch amenities, a refined elegant onboard aesthetic and state-of-the-art engineering. The best 180-passenger riverboat ever built, American Encore is more akin to a luxury yacht with more space-per-passenger than any other riverboat globally.
Seatrade
American Cruise Lines Unfurls ‘250 Years of America’ Campaign
American Cruise Lines' "Celebrating 250 Years of America" campaign honors the nation's semiquincentennial on all 2026 sailings.
These explore the rivers and waterways in 35 states, from Alaska to Florida. The campaign includes commemorative 250th recognition on board, enhanced enrichment programming and special celebrations.