ACL American Anthem
Cruise line
American Cruise Lines
Current itinerary of ACL American Anthem
ACL American Anthem current cruise is а 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA. Prices start from USD 7390 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary begins on April 16, 2027 and ends on April 24, 2027.
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr | Departing from Portland OR, Oregon hotels |
| 17 Apr | Portland OR, Oregon |
| 17 Apr | land tour, train/bus travel |
| 17 Apr | Stevenson WA, Washington |
| 17 Apr | land tour, train/bus travel |
| 17 Apr | Camas-Washougal WA, Washington |
| 18 Apr | Astoria OR, Oregon |
| 19 Apr | Kalama WA, Washington |
| 20 Apr | The Dalles OR, Oregon |
| 21 Apr | Columbia River Gorge, Washington-Oregon USA |
| 22 Apr | Richland WA, Washington |
| 23 Apr | Clarkston WA, Washington, Lewiston Idaho |
| 24 Apr | Arriving in Clarkston WA, Washington, Lewiston Idaho hotels |
Specifications of ACL American Anthem
| Year of build | 2027 new ship |
| Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding (Salisbury, Maryland USA) |
| Class | ACL Modern Riverboat |
| Building cost | USD 30 million (EUR 25 million) |
| Speed | 12 kn / 22 km/h / 14 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 82 m / 269 ft |
| Beam (width) | 17 m / 56 ft |
| Gross Tonnage | 5148 gt |
| Passengers | 180 |
| Crew | 43 |
| Decks | 5 |
| Cabins | 94 |
| Decks with cabins | 3 |
| Sister-ships | (ACL American) Song, Harmony, Jazz, Melody, Symphony, Serenade, Encore, Grace |
| Christened by | tba |
| Owner | American Cruise Lines Inc |
| Operator | American Cruise Lines |
ACL American Anthem Itineraries
| Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Apr 16 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7390 |
| 2027 Apr 23 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7390 |
| 2027 Apr 30 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2027 May 07 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2027 May 14 | 16 days, round-trip from Portland OR, USA | Portland OR | $14890 |
| 2027 May 28 | 16 days, one-way from Portland OR to land tour | Portland OR | $15120 |
| 2027 May 28 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2027 Jun 04 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2027 Jun 11 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2027 Jun 18 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2027 Jun 25 | 16 days, round-trip from Portland OR, USA | Portland OR | $14890 |
| 2027 Jul 09 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2027 Jul 16 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2027 Jul 23 | 16 days, round-trip from Portland OR, USA | Portland OR | $14890 |
| 2027 Aug 06 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2027 Aug 13 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2027 Aug 20 | 16 days, round-trip from Portland OR, USA | Portland OR | $14890 |
| 2027 Sep 03 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $8185 |
| 2027 Sep 10 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $8185 |
| 2027 Sep 17 | 16 days, round-trip from Portland OR, USA | Portland OR | $15390 |
| 2027 Oct 01 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2027 Oct 08 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2027 Oct 15 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2027 Oct 22 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2027 Oct 29 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2027 Nov 05 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7390 |
| 2028 Mar 25 | 7 days, round-trip from Portland OR, USA | Portland OR | $5490 |
| 2028 Mar 30 | 7 days, round-trip from Portland OR, USA | Portland OR | $5490 |
| 2028 Apr 04 | 7 days, round-trip from Portland OR, USA | Portland OR | $5490 |
| 2028 Apr 09 | 7 days, round-trip from Portland OR, USA | Portland OR | $5490 |
| 2028 Apr 14 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7390 |
| 2028 Apr 21 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7390 |
| 2028 Apr 28 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7390 |
| 2028 May 05 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2028 May 12 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2028 May 19 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2028 May 26 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2028 Jun 02 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2028 Jun 09 | 16 days, one-way from Portland OR to land tour | Portland OR | $15120 |
| 2028 Jun 09 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2028 Jun 10 | 15 days, one-way from land tour to Portland OR | land tour | $15120 |
| 2028 Jun 16 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2028 Jun 23 | 16 days, one-way from Portland OR to land tour | Portland OR | $15120 |
| 2028 Jun 23 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2028 Jun 24 | 15 days, one-way from land tour to Portland OR | land tour | $15120 |
| 2028 Jun 30 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2028 Jul 07 | 16 days, one-way from Portland OR to land tour | Portland OR | $15120 |
| 2028 Jul 07 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2028 Jul 08 | 15 days, one-way from land tour to Portland OR | land tour | $15120 |
| 2028 Jul 14 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2028 Jul 21 | 16 days, one-way from Portland OR to land tour | Portland OR | $15120 |
| 2028 Jul 21 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2028 Jul 22 | 15 days, one-way from land tour to Portland OR | land tour | $15120 |
| 2028 Jul 28 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2028 Aug 04 | 16 days, one-way from Portland OR to land tour | Portland OR | $15120 |
| 2028 Aug 04 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2028 Aug 05 | 15 days, one-way from land tour to Portland OR | land tour | $15120 |
| 2028 Aug 11 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2028 Aug 18 | 16 days, one-way from Portland OR to land tour | Portland OR | $15120 |
| 2028 Aug 18 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2028 Aug 19 | 15 days, one-way from land tour to Portland OR | land tour | $15120 |
| 2028 Aug 25 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2028 Sep 01 | 16 days, one-way from Portland OR to land tour | Portland OR | $15385 |
| 2028 Sep 01 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $8185 |
| 2028 Sep 02 | 15 days, one-way from land tour to Portland OR | land tour | $15385 |
| 2028 Sep 08 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $8185 |
| 2028 Sep 15 | 16 days, one-way from Portland OR to land tour | Portland OR | $15385 |
| 2028 Sep 15 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $8185 |
| 2028 Sep 16 | 15 days, one-way from land tour to Portland OR | land tour | $15385 |
| 2028 Sep 22 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $8185 |
| 2028 Sep 29 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $8185 |
| 2028 Oct 06 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2028 Oct 13 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2028 Oct 20 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2028 Oct 27 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2028 Nov 03 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7390 |
| 2029 Apr 01 | 7 days, round-trip from Portland OR, USA | Portland OR | $5490 |
| 2029 Apr 06 | 7 days, round-trip from Portland OR, USA | Portland OR | $5490 |
| 2029 Apr 11 | 7 days, round-trip from Portland OR, USA | Portland OR | $5490 |
| 2029 Apr 16 | 7 days, round-trip from Portland OR, USA | Portland OR | $5490 |
| 2029 Apr 21 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7390 |
| 2029 Apr 28 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7390 |
| 2029 May 05 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2029 May 12 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2029 May 19 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2029 May 26 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2029 Jun 02 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2029 Jun 09 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2029 Jun 16 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2029 Jun 23 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2029 Jun 30 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2029 Jul 07 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2029 Jul 14 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2029 Jul 21 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2029 Jul 28 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2029 Aug 04 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2029 Aug 11 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2029 Aug 18 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2029 Aug 25 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2029 Sep 01 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $8185 |
| 2029 Sep 08 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $8185 |
| 2029 Sep 15 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $8185 |
| 2029 Sep 22 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $8185 |
| 2029 Sep 29 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $8185 |
| 2029 Oct 06 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2029 Oct 13 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2029 Oct 20 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7920 |
| 2029 Oct 27 | 9 days, one-way from Clarkston WA to Portland OR | Clarkston WA | $7920 |
| 2029 Nov 03 | 9 days, one-way from Portland OR to Clarkston WA | Portland OR | $7390 |
ACL American Anthem Review
Review of ACL American Anthem
The 2027-built MS American Anthem cruise ship is the eighth newbuild in the American Cruise Lines' "Modern Riverboat" fleet.
This class, with the same design, includes the sister ships American Song (2018), American Harmony (2019), American Jazz (2020), American Melody (2021), American Symphony (2022), American Serenade (2023), American Anthem (2027), American Grace (2028), TBN1 (2028), and TBN2 (2028).
Unlike the sister ships (excluding Encore), ACL's Anthem features a slightly modified design that allows for more staterooms, including the two-room Signature Suite, the fleet's largest accommodation to date.
American Anthem is identified by an IMO number (to be announced) and is USA-flagged (MMSI to be announced).
History - Construction and Ownership
The shipowner American Cruise Lines (ACL) is the USA's largest river cruise company (headquartered in Guilford, Connecticut) and has been operational since 1991. The company specializes in cruise shipping on the USA's largest navigable inland waterways (rivers and lakes), as well as voyages along the East Coast USA/New England, West Coast USA, and Florida.
All ACL vessels feature some of the industry's largest passenger cabins with private balconies, spacious lounges and outdoor deck spaces, gourmet cuisine, a top-quality enrichment program with many complimentary land tours and excursions, and highly personalized service from an all-American staff and crew.
All ACL ships are USA-flagged and built by the company-owned Chesapeake Shipbuilding Yard in Salisbury, Maryland, USA.
Traditionally for large-sized USA riverboats, American Anthem has a fore-located boarding ramp (bow-location on Deck 1) that allows passengers to go ashore at any point along ACL's cruise tour itinerary. The ramp features an innovative design as a retractable gangway (passenger bridge), a technology commonly implemented on some of the largest ferries and includes an opening bow door.
While other small cruise lines purchase second-hand vessels or older ships, American Cruise Lines has expanded its fleet with new boats to maintain its reputation for premium quality and services. Each of ACL's new builds features an innovative design with spacious indoor and outdoor areas.
Decks and Cabins
American Anthem staterooms (94 total) are all outside-facing, some of the industry's largest, each with full-size bathrooms and private step-out balconies, providing modern hotel amenities.
All staterooms have balconies. The smallest are the Studios (single-occupancy cabins for solo travelers) measuring 250 ft2 (23 m2). Double stateroom sizes range between 275-315-350-370 ft2 (26-29-33-34 m2), including the balcony.
American Anthem has three suite categories: Sky Suite (470 ft2 / 44 m2), Grand Suite (650 ft2 / 60 m2), and the largest accommodation, the bow-facing Signature Suite with Wraparound Terrace (1010 ft2; / 94 m2).
All suites are located on Deck 4 (top-deck positions).
The ship has 5 passenger-accessible decks, of which 3 have cabins.
Shipboard Facilities and Amenities
MS American Anthem's interior features a 4-story Vestibule (glass-walled Atrium), spacious indoor and outdoor lounges, large open-deck spaces, and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the vessel. The 4-deck Atrium has floor-to-ceiling windows (portside and starboard) and two Skylights (transparent glass-roof covers) that allow natural light into the interior.
The two Sun Decks are fitted with sunbathing and shaded seating areas but lack the deck-games area (with a Putting Green and Shuffleboard).
The ship has six lounges (three with outdoor terraces), a Grand Dining Room (complimentary, glass-enclosed restaurant), a Chart Room & Library, a fore-located Main Lounge (with a central stage for live shows and musical productions and a glass-roof cover), an aft-located Sky Lounge (with glass-roof cover and access to an alfresco dining terrace/Ellipse Cafe), a Fitness Room (indoor Gym), and a Yoga Studio (for group classes and private lessons).
The Sun Deck (top-deck) is furnished with plenty of outdoor furniture, including padded sun loungers, padded wicker sofas, deck chairs, and two-seat and four-seat tables, with live plants. The Sun Deck has three large shaded seating areas (covered by nine retractable canopies) and two Skylights (glass roof covers) over the Sky Lounge (aft) and the Atrium/Vestibule (midship-portside).
The list of the ACL Anthem ship's main public venues includes:
- (Deck 1) Boarding Ramp/bow, Vestibule/lobby level, Ship's Office, River Lounge, Dining Room Restaurant, Galley/Kitchen & Storage Rooms
- (Deck 2) Bow Terrace/observation area with seating, Horizon Lounge/forward, Lyric Lounge/midship-starboard, wellness facilities/aft (Fitness Center/indoor Gym, Guest Laundry Room)
- (Deck 3) The Study & Library/midship-starboard, Pilothouse/Wheelhouse
- (Deck 4) High Note Lounge/midship-starboard, Sky Lounge (indoor, aft), Ellipse Cafe (aft, outdoor terrace serving as an alfresco dining venue)
- (Deck 5) Sun Deck with plenty of outdoor seating (premium patio furniture) and a Sky Walk (wraparound two-lane Walking/Jogging Track)
The Gym is equipped with modern exercise equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, resistance training equipment, and free weights.
The Guest Laundry is a self-service facility equipped with washers and dryers (detergent is provided).
The Lyric Lounge is a small room perfect for relaxation and reading, also used for playing cards and popular board games.
The Horizon Lounge has direct access to the Bow Terrace.
Two Lifts (passenger elevators in the Atrium) connect all decks.
Deck 1's fore-located River Lounge is the main lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows. It also serves as the boat's show lounge with a central stage, grand piano, and ample comfortable seating (comfy armchairs and plush sofas). Warm cookies are served starting at 10 am. The complimentary Afternoon Tea service (with fresh pastries) is at 3:30 pm. The free-drinks cocktail hour is at 5:30 pm. Root beer and ice cream are passed around during the evening show. The evening entertainment includes one show (beginning at 8:15 pm) lasting about 1 hour. The show program may include a live concert, solo performances, music tribute, themed music, or movie trivia. The large space for the evening shows is in the room's center. The furniture is rearranged daily (sometimes two or three times a day) to suit the themed entertainment. This is also the venue for American Cruise Lines' enrichment program, consisting of differently-themed lectures (history, food and wine, literature, etc.). Additionally, media presentations and ACL cruise itinerary and tours-related multimedia presentations and port talks are hosted here.
Deck 4's aft-located Sky Lounge is an indoor venue with premium furniture, floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows (allowing 270-degree views), a glass-roof cover (Skylight), and direct access to an open-air Terrace (Ellipse Cafe). Beverages, snacks, freshly baked cookies, and pastries are served throughout the day. The Sky Lounge's opening glass doors allow it to expand to include the furnished Terrace/Ellipse Cafe. Throughout the day, the Cafe's Bar serves complimentary water, soda, and light snacks. Complimentary Afternoon Tea service is available between 3:30-4:30 pm. In the evening, a cocktail hour with free drinks is also available.
Sky Lounge's Ellipse Cafe serves the entire Sun Deck (relaxation and sunbathing top-deck area) with drinks and snacks.
Itineraries
American Anthem's itinerary program starts with the Maiden Voyage departing from Portland, Oregon on April 2, 2027. Early booking prices per stateroom ranged from USD 7,000 (Single Balcony) to USD 15,600 (Signature Suite).
The 8-night/9-day "Columbia and Snake Rivers Cruise" itinerary (between Portland, OR, and Clarkston, WA) visits Astoria, OR (DAY 3), Kalama, WA (DAY 4), The Dalles, OR (DAY 5), Columbia River Gorge (DAY 6/cruising), Richland, WA/Pendleton, OR (DAY 7), and Clarkston, WA (DAYs 8-9/overnight).
ACL cruise deals include a pre-cruise hotel package, all shore excursions (organized daily), cocktail hour (each evening), cruise accommodation, gourmet meals, Afternoon Tea service, room service (Breakfast only), onboard enrichment and entertainment programs, and Wi-Fi (shipwide coverage).
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The improved design of the Modern Riverboat series allows for "bow landings" via a retractable and rotating gangway (passenger bridge) that extends from the Main Deck (Deck 1) to the dock or directly onto the riverbank. This feature is available on all traditional-design US paddlewheel riverboats and offers expanded options for river cruise itineraries, unmatched by most newbuild river cruise ships.
The ship is equipped with a modern propulsion system consisting of two azimuth thrusters ("Z-drives") manufactured by Veth (Holland). These 360-degree rotating propellers (one forward and one aft) provide the vessel with greater maneuverability and berthing flexibility.
The ship is powered by two Caterpillar marine engines running on low-sulfur diesel. These modern engines require less fuel and produce fewer emissions (COx, NOx, SOx) and soot particles compared to other boats in the US river cruising market.
American Cruise Line's "Modern Riverboats" are all constructed at Chesapeake Shipbuilding (shipyard in Salisbury, MA). During the launch ceremonies, the vessel's hull (yard number 144) is floated out from drydock into the Wicomico River, then positioned in the shipyard's East Outfitting Basin to receive the superstructure (upper decks) and final outfitting.
The ship's name, American Anthem, was officially announced by ACL on March 7th, 2025.
The boat's namesake is Royal Caribbean's Quantum-class vessel Anthem of the Seas (2015-built).