Traveling internationally to hook up with a cruise can be expensive and fraught with anxiety about making the connection. So why not consider one of American Cruise Line’s itineraries that sail out of various U.S. ports, and make it easy on yourself?
American Cruise Lines offers 5 new riverboats and 11 itineraries on the Mississippi alone in 2023 and has a growing fleet of new small ships and riverboats operating 50+ itineraries in 35 states this year. All American’s cruises follow 100% U.S. itineraries whether they sail along U.S. Coasts or U.S. Rivers. In 2023, with 17 ships sailing across the country, American Cruise Lines will offer the largest collection of U.S. itineraries available in the U.S.A.
The stately American Song glides down the scenic Columbia River on the line’s Columbia & Snake River cruise photo courtesy American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines recently announced that February 18th will mark the opening of the Line’s 2023 U.S. cruise season, when American Star departs from sunny Florida. American is celebrating Wave Season by running more small ships from U.S. ports than ever before.
On the West Coast, American Jazz will embark along a historic cruise from San Francisco on February 24th, 2023. Following an all-new 8-Day San Francisco Bay itinerary, American Jazz will be the first U.S. riverboat in over 80 years to explore San Francisco Bay and the California Delta, cruising Wine Country along the Napa, Sacramento, and San Joaquin Rivers.
On the East Coast, two of the company’s smallest cruise ships, 90-passenger American Star and American Independence, depart February 18th & 25th respectively. American Star will begin the season along the company’s unusual 8-Day Great Rivers of Florida cruise, roundtrip from Jacksonville. Sister ship, American Independence, will sail the Line’s popular 8-Day Historic South & Golden Isles itinerary between Charleston, South Carolina and Amelia Island, Florida; exploring the country’s Gold Coast along the protected picturesque Intracoastal Waterway.
Last but not least, newly renovated American Heritage, one of the company’s beautiful classic paddlewheelers, begins the 2023 season on the Mississippi River, following a classic 8-Day Lower Mississippi itinerary from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Memphis, Tennessee, departing February 25th.
American’s 2023 season continues to open around the country, with Chesapeake Bay cruises in March; Columbia & Snake Rivers cruises and Puget Sound cruises in April; New England cruises in May; Alaska cruises in June; Hudson River cruises in September, and Holiday cruises in November and December.
The company’s small ship cruises offer an all-inclusive, intimate experience (accommodating just 90 to 180 guests and feature over 400 exciting shore excursions. All American cruise line itineraries deliver incredible value, and include complimentary onboard enrichment and entertainment, fine cuisine, and a festive cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres each evening. All ships offer 100% outward-facing accommodations, nearly all with private balconies.
American’s ships also include Starlink Wi-Fi, and many also offer included alternate casual dining venues and private luxury cruise coaches which follow the riverboats on shore. 2023-2024 cruise pricing includes Port Charges & Fees as well as Tips & Gratuities. All American Cruise Lines’ river and coastal cruises offer domestic Flat-Rate Airfare and many cruises also offer extended Pre-Cruise Packages, as well as Complimentary Pre-Cruise Hotel Stays.
What’s not to love about this cruise option— right here in the USA?