ACL-American Cruise Lines has launched its first-ever Arkansas River cruise schedule, introducing a new 9-day itinerary operated by American Serenade, one of the Mississippi-deployed riverboats.
The inaugural departure took place on November 8th, marking ACL's expansion into another USA inland waterway.
Most sailings will operate between Tulsa (Oklahoma) and Little Rock (Arkansas), with calls at Muskogee, Fort Smith/Van Buren, Dardanelle and Little Rock. The inaugural voyage included a pre-cruise hotel stay in Memphis, Tennessee, while the second departure, scheduled for November 15th, featured an included overnight stay in Tulsa.
The new Arkansas River itinerary combines visits to smaller communities with opportunities to explore the region's historical and cultural attractions. The river, a tributary of the Mississippi, offers varied scenery, including agricultural landscapes, forested bluffs and limestone cliffs.
American Serenade was christened in May 2023 and is one of 6 vessels in ACL's modern American Riverboat fleet.
ACL reported strong advance demand for the new itinerary, which adds another destination to its expanding US domestic river cruise programme.