American Cruise Lines is the largest US-flagged cruise company, operating small ships exclusively on American rivers, lakes and coastal waterways. The fleet covers the Mississippi River system, the Pacific Coast, New England and the Southeast — itineraries that are genuinely off the beaten track for international travellers.
Ships are small by any standard — most carry between 100 and 200 guests — which allows access to small ports and a level of personalised service that larger vessels can't match. The American-flagged status means all staff are US citizens, and the culinary programme focuses on regional American produce and cuisine.
For travellers interested in American history, the Civil War, Mark Twain's Mississippi or the colonial ports of New England, American Cruise Lines offers access that no other operator can provide.