Request A Free Cruise GuideSpecial OffersAbout UsAmerican Cruise Lines offers river cruising and small ship coastal cruising in the U.S.A. Year after year, American continues to launch the newest U.S. built ships and uniquely curated itineraries for exploring and Cruising Close To Home®. On all cruises, guests discover the history, and spirit of the United States aboard the most sophisticated small ship fleet in the industry. Onboard, guests enjoy a complete all-inclusive experience including daily entertainment, spacious amenities, exquisite cuisine and cocktails, and gracious hospitality. Most staterooms come with private balconies offering panoramic river views from every angle. Onshore, American Cruise Lines partners with local communities for captivating excursions which reflect the unique, fascinating cultures of the every port we visit. Choose from cruises that explore the Mississippi River, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Alaska, New England, the Puget Sound, and the Southeast region of the country. Each destination has a story to tell, with adventure waiting at every stop. American operates 15 ships, all accommodating just 100-190 passengers, which cruise more than 35 domestic itineraries in 34 states. American now offers domestic Flat Rate airfare for all its U.S. cruises.Request A Free Cruise Guide
Written by the business, not verified by us.American Cruise Lines (americancruiselines.com) has a 4.8 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 201 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Travel & Vacation and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 97% rating it 4 stars or higher; The business has replied to 100% of negative reviews; Reviews mostly discuss Quality, Product. Last updated 2026-08-12.
Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Travelers frequently praise the incredibly friendly staff who provide attentive, welcoming service and make everyone feel truly valued throughout the trip. Guests also mention the delicious, high-quality meals and the comfortable, impeccably clean rooms that make every journey exceptionally special. Additionally, people thoroughly enjoy the engaging daily excursions and the wonderful live entertainment offered on board. Some reviewers were not happy with the comfort of their sleeping arrangements. Individuals pointed out that the mattresses felt rather lumpy and were quite uncomfortable, suggesting they are in real need of replacement.
Auto-generated from all reviews of this business. For reference only.Attention to detail by every crew member was amazing. And crew works as a team to make sure every guest is comfortable and happy. Really appreciated the extra effort shown to me by Becky and Athena in the dining room. They both went out of their way to accommodate me.
Friendly, courteous staff Gourmet food in restaurant Excellent excursions Well worth the money; you get what you pay for
The staff was courteous and knowledgeable
Lovely and comfortable vessel, friendly and helpful crew, engaging speaker/guitarist and food was definitely better than other cruises.
This a quiet and relaxing cruise. Staff was eager to please and the ship was clean and had a great layout that was efficient.
Great trip and wonderful staff! From our arrival to our departure everyone was fantastic.
Amazing staff, crew. Delicious and plentiful food. Interesting lectures. Entertainment. Activities. Comfortable accomodations. Laundry facilities. Enjoyable tours.
The staff and the food were terrific. Our server was Journey and she could not have done a better job. The meals were all great .
My granddaughter and I totally enjoyed the Columbia snake River cruise. Everything from food to service was top-notch and yes, I’ve already booked my next cruise. Oh! And met some great people too.
The entire trip was 5 star. The ground portion through the national parks was superb with extremely qualified and knowledgeable guides. Great hotels and food. The cruise portion was also wonderful. The size of the cruise group was perfect for establishing friendships and camaraderie. Staff was outstanding. Food was excellent.
Great experience
My second cruise with ACL. People make a huge difference. Fine staff in all aspects. Excellent route and places. Food selection and quality very good. Good ships. Comfortable and efficient stateroom. The informal mode of an Alaska cruise is just right. I am positive on ACL,
Everything! Service, food excursions, entertainment , state room balcony , all made it special. Best of all, I met very interesting people. I hope to see some of them again on another cruise.
Food was excellent. Staff were all American, helpful and friendly.
They staff and crew were top notch from arrival at the ship to the dinning room to the entertainment. The excursions were top notch except the Singing River was weak Our server and the Chef made sure my wife's dietary needs
All inclusive did include everything. I liked the option of choosing a 1/2 portion of lunch and dinner. Good entertainment and friendly staff.
Exceptional great staff, se
From the time Hannah welcomed us at the hotel until Hannah wish us safe travels on the bus back to the airport, you were treated as part of one big family with the Constitution as our home for the week. Hannah always had a smile on her face offering kind words. Then there’s Kristen, our cruise director, who is a bindle of high energy. She loves her job and it shows. Logan, our onsite entertainer, is an excellent musician. It was a pleasure listening to him at the end of the day. Zada, our server in the main dining room, took exceptional care to us and the tables she was assigned. She is hard working and a delight to be around. This was our third American cruise - love it. We signed up for one in 2027. We thought the following excursions were exceptional: rafting with the eagles, jet boat ride to the LaConte Glacier, watching the black bears on the AnAn catching salmon. Well worth the time and money spent. Plus, the guides on those excursions were awesome.
Columbia River Cuise was wonderful! The unique smaller ship with less than 150 passengers. The staff and excursions were excellent. Food was amazing ! They are very accommodating to diet needs and mobility issues. You are well taken care of!
Great trip and the attention to great service by the crew was fantastic. Food was excellent and the shore excursion were well run first time on this line but won't be the last
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