American Cruise Lines is the largest cruise line in the U.S. As a small ship cruise line, we are able to offer guests a customized experience on each of our 37 plus itineraries which visit the most captivating destinations in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, New England, the Southeast, and the Mississippi River region. Our mission is to share America’s story on the finest ships in America.
Our smile, our operational focus, and our "do it ourselves” demeanor is a direct result of where we come from. By remembering who we are we find common ground, respect one another’s role, and work across departments to grow. Our core values are optimism, commitment, patriotism, and merit. We are accountable for our actions and we celebrate individual contributions to our team.
Our motto is Small Ship Cruising Done Perfectly.®
Who we are
We are many parts of a successful whole. Each department works with one another to ensure our vision of excellent service is being carried out. American Cruise Lines is made up of four key departments.
Hospitality Professionals: Our craft is measured in happiness. We take pride in providing attentive, individualized service to discerning guests.
Mariners: We operate ships 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This takes focus, discipline, and a culture of safety.
Shipbuilders: We build what we have, with what we have.
Corporate: We take pride in keeping the ship “afloat,” providing professional operational, marketing, sales, and customer service support.
As individuals and as a company, these key values have driven our success and growth.
Optimism: Delivering our mission demands imagination, excitement, and a willingness to charge forward and explore.
Commitment: Every day on ships brings new challenges. Persevere, respect one another, support your team, and follow the chain of command.
Patriotism: We are proud of our country and excited to explore it. We are also proud of our own “made in America” story.
Merit: We are accountable for our actions and celebrate individual contributions to our team.
The largest cruise line in the U.S.
American Cruise Lines sets the standard with an impressive fleet that includes state-of-the-art riverboats, classic paddlewheelers, and sleek catamaran Coastal Cats. Our ships exemplify top-tier nautical engineering, luxurious comfort, and ultimate convenience for river cruising.
Our ships have the most spacious staterooms in the industry, featuring full-size bathrooms and private balconies, ensuring every journey feels like a stay at a high-end hotel. With 17 ships in operation and more on the way, we are committed to redefining the cruising experience across America's waterways.
Explore More of America
American Cruise Lines offers a variety of captivating cruise itineraries throughout the United States, including the Mississippi River region, Southeast, Northeast, Pacific Northwest, and Alaska. Journey with us on America's original highways, discovering its rich history and breathtaking scenery from the unique perspective of our modern riverboats, classic paddlewheelers, and catamaran Coastal Cats.
