Highlights of the Columbia River

American Cruise Lines staterooms, most at more than 300 square feet, are by far the largest in their class. The majority of staterooms have spacious private balconies and feature a roomy private hotel-like bath and a large, opening picture window, allowing you spectacular up-close views of landscape, ports, river and sea.

Each stateroom is tastefully designed with your comfort and convenience in mind and includes the following amenities: Twin or King-sized bed, twice-daily stateroom service, individual climate control system, spacious closet and four-drawer dresser, dual night tables, alarm clock, writing desk & stationery, remote-controlled satellite TV, USB ports and mini-refrigerator, in-room single serve coffee brewer (with coffee and tea pods), shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap and hair dryer (with grab rails in every bathroom).

Our team of Master Chefs takes great pride in offering you a customised American-inspired menu, featuring the finest cuisine, tailored with a delightful regional twist. Each menu offers something for everyone and changes to complement the season and the region in which guests are traveling. Our chefs are encouraged to use locally grown, sustainable ingredients to masterfully create the regionally inspired and exquisite cuisine we are known for. Fresh foods are brought aboard daily, some from the farms and vineyards that we visit along the way.

American Cruise Lines has over 400 shore excursions which are meticulously planned and supported by personal guides who are well-versed in each region. There are typically two to four options at each port which cater to a variety of different interests and bring out the distinct flavour and unique culture of the destinations visited.

Onboard Enrichment

Let American Cruise Lines guide you through the origins and rich traditions of music on America’s legendary rivers and waterways. These shores are home to many celebrated styles of music including country, jazz, blues, and rock 'n’ roll. On board and ashore, enjoy music inspired by each unique region and learn its impact on the development of music in America.

Regionally Inspired Experts and Entertainers

Carefully selected onboard experts with knowledge and passion for American history, ecology, and culture bring each region to life. Their informal presentations, open discussions, and activities are available throughout each day to add context to your journey, and they will attend shore excursions to give our guests behind-the-scenes insight into some of America’s most treasured destinations.

Nightly entertainment ranges from interactive lectures to live musical performances. Resident entertainers provide light music in the afternoon, while local musicians join us in the evening to perform music born along America’s legendary rivers and waterways.

A variety of onboard activities are scheduled, depending on the itinerary - Art Classes, App-titude Classes (Tech Made Easy), Cooking Demonstrations, Fitness, Trivia, and more.

American Cruise Lines features various oversized lounges aboard each of its ships, including internet stations and a well-stocked library. Many decks are available to guests, including a lounge deck and observation deck. Binoculars, guides, and additional reading materials are available throughout the ships.

To further enhance your cruising experience, American Cruise Lines has various forms of entertainment from onboard entertainers to local experts and historians with knowledge of American history, ecology, and the local culture. There are activities, lectures, presentations, and discussions that bring each region to life. Depending on the itinerary, onboard activities include Art Classes, App-titude Classes (Tech Made Easy), Cooking Demonstrations, Fitness, Trivia and more.

American Cruise Lines features new state-of-the-art fitness equipment in a designated exercise area aboard every ship. For exact details on the equipment available on your ship, please call your cruise specialist.

Please note: there are no dedicated facilities for Kids & Teens onboard the ship.