Our Story
American Cruise Lines is the leading small ship cruising company in the United States. Featuring the newest fleet of paddlewheelers and coastal cruise ships, we offer passengers the most modern vessels in the industry with the largest staterooms of any small ship. Featuring over 35 itineraries in waterways around the country, we have a cruise for everyone. Our fleet explores the Mississippi River, the New England islands and Maine Coast, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, the Southeast Coast and Alaska. We also offer a number of theme cruises including our popular Lewis & Clark, Mark Twain and a Civil War cruises. Combining a modern fleet with personalized service and gracious hospitality has made American Cruise Lines the most popular small ship cruise company in the country. We also provide guests with personal, guided shore excursions to many fascinating and intriguing destinations including New Orleans, Memphis, Martha's Vineyard, the Colombia River Gorge, Glacier Bay and Hilton Head Island. Onboard, you will find the most spacious staterooms of any small ship in the world with modern amenities and superior comfort. We offer nightly entertainment, locally sourced cuisine prepared by world-class chefs and complimentary wine and beer with your dinner. Come and cruise with us and experience the American Cruise Lines difference.