American Cruise Lines has announced their biggest and most exciting season of New England cruises–featuring 9 itineraries and 5 small ships, including the newest cruise ship in the country, American Patriot (which set sail on June 21 this year).
American Patriot is the flagship in the company’s new Patriot Class series. In addition to American Patriot, the company is also launching three more Patriot Class sister ships in the next 16 months, American Pioneer, American Maverick, and American Ranger. 2025’s expanded collection of 8 to 16-Day itineraries highlights the company’s continued growth across the country and exclusive array of cruises exploring coastal New England. Seasonal sailings discover historic seaports in Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Connecticut (plus Hudson River cruises visiting New York). American’s cruises highlight the scenic shorelines, seaside villages and harbours that have made New England a world-famous destination and one that is best experienced from the water. Similar to the company’s river cruises, all the itineraries are 100 per cent domestic and visit only US ports. American’s U.S.-flagged small ships depart from convenient ports including New York City; Boston, MA; Providence, RI; and Portland, ME. Guests enjoy picturesque views from private balcony staterooms, authentic lobster-bakes, onboard entertainment and guided shoreside experiences as they sail into the heart of more than 20 ports throughout this celebrated maritime region. Each one of American’s curated itineraries is highlighted with onboard experts, historians and evening entertainment that brings the region’s history and charm to life. Cruising aboard spacious small ships, including brand new American Patriot, and the company’s fleet of 100-passenger Coastal Cats, guests will enjoy gourmet cuisine, daily cocktails, and the finest amenities available in small ship cruising. Some itinerary dates offer included pre-cruise hotel stays. Pre-cruise packages are available for all cruises from all departure cities, including the Four Seasons Hotel for cruises from Boston. Once summer concludes, American also offers 16-Day New England Fall Foliage cruises, between Portland, ME and New York City, and 8-Day Hudson River Fall Foliage cruises, between New York City and Albany, NY, sailing in September and October. American Cruise Lines is the largest river cruise line in the US with 25 small ships, 21 exploring the Mississippi River and waterways around the country in 2025. The company’s award-winning fleet and domestic itineraries build on a 50-year history of delivering curated all-American explorations. Today, the company offers luxury river cruise experiences in 35 states and operates the only 100 per cent US flagged fleet of riverboats and small ships in the world, all sailing exclusively in the US.