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ACL American Pioneer

ACL American Pioneer cruise ship
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Current itinerary of ACL American Pioneer

ACL American Pioneer current cruise is Đ° 16 days, round-trip from Boston, USA. Prices start from USD 14730 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary begins on August 8, 2026 and ends on August 23, 2026.

Date / TimePort
08 Aug    Departing from Boston, Massachusetts hotels
09 Aug    Boston, Massachusetts
09 Aug    land tour, train/bus travel
09 Aug    Boston, Massachusetts
10 Aug    Portland OR, Oregon
11 Aug    Bath ME, Maine
12 Aug    Boothbay Harbor ME, Maine
13 Aug    Bar Harbor, Maine
14 Aug    Bangor ME, Maine
15 Aug    Rockland ME, Maine
16 Aug    Portsmouth NH, New Hampshire
17 Aug    Gloucester MA, Massachusetts
18 Aug    Provincetown MA, Massachusetts
19 Aug    Newport RI, Rhode Island
20 Aug - 21 Aug    Martha's Vineyard Island, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
21 Aug    land tour, train/bus travel
21 Aug    Nantucket MA, Massachusetts
21 Aug    land tour, train/bus travel
21 Aug    Martha's Vineyard Island, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
21 Aug    Cape Cod Canal, Massachusetts
22 Aug    Plymouth MA, Massachusetts
23 Aug    Arriving in Boston, Massachusetts hotels

Specifications of ACL American Pioneer

Year of build2025  /  Age: 1
Flag state USA
BuilderChesapeake Shipbuilding (Salisbury, Maryland USA)
ClassACL PATRIOT
Building costUSD 40 million
Speed18 kn / 33 km/h / 21 mph
Length (LOA)74 m / 243 ft
Beam (width)17 m / 56 ft
Gross Tonnage3000 gt
Passengers125
Crew50
Decks5
Cabins56
Decks with cabins3
Sister-shipsAmerican Patriot, American Maverick, American Ranger, American Mariner, American Navigator
Christened byDanise Henriquez
OwnerAmerican Cruise Lines Inc
OperatorAmerican Cruise Lines

ACL American Pioneer Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortFrom
2026 Aug 08 16 days, round-trip from Boston, USA Boston $14730
2026 Sep 05 16 days, round-trip from Boston, USA Boston $15780
2026 Sep 19 16 days, round-trip from Boston, USA Boston $15780
2026 Oct 03 9 days, round-trip from Boston, USA Boston $7835
2026 Oct 17 9 days, one-way from Boston to New York Boston $7835
2026 Oct 26 12 days, one-way from Philadelphia to Washington DC Philadelphia $9595
2026 Nov 20 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2026 Nov 27 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2026 Dec 04 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2026 Dec 11 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2026 Dec 18 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2026 Dec 25 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2027 Jan 01 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2027 Jan 08 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2027 Jan 15 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2027 Jan 22 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2027 Jan 29 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2027 Feb 05 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6995
2027 Feb 12 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6995
2027 Feb 19 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6995
2027 Feb 26 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6995
2027 Mar 05 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6995
2027 Mar 12 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6995
2027 Mar 19 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6995
2027 Mar 26 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6995
2027 Apr 02 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6995
2027 Apr 09 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6995
2027 Apr 16 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6995
2027 Apr 23 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6995
2027 Apr 30 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6995
2027 May 07 16 days, one-way from Tampa to Amelia Island Florida Tampa $13150
2027 May 28 9 days, round-trip from Boston, USA Boston $7415
2027 Jun 04 16 days, round-trip from Boston, USA Boston $13940
2027 Jun 18 16 days, round-trip from Boston, USA Boston $13940
2027 Jul 02 16 days, round-trip from Boston, USA Boston $13940
2027 Jul 16 16 days, round-trip from Boston, USA Boston $13940
2027 Jul 30 16 days, round-trip from Boston, USA Boston $13940
2027 Aug 13 16 days, round-trip from Boston, USA Boston $14730
2027 Aug 27 16 days, round-trip from Boston, USA Boston $14730
2027 Sep 10 16 days, round-trip from Boston, USA Boston $15780
2027 Sep 24 16 days, round-trip from Boston, USA Boston $15780
2027 Oct 08 16 days, round-trip from Boston, USA Boston $14730
2027 Oct 22 9 days, one-way from Boston to New York Boston $7835
2028 Mar 24 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $6995
2028 Mar 31 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2028 Apr 07 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2028 Apr 14 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2028 Apr 21 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2028 Apr 28 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2028 May 05 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2028 May 12 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2028 May 19 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2028 May 26 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2028 Jun 02 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2028 Jun 09 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2028 Jun 16 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2028 Jun 23 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2028 Jun 24 15 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $15195
2028 Jun 30 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2028 Jul 01 15 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $15195
2028 Jul 07 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2028 Jul 08 15 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $15195
2028 Jul 14 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2028 Jul 15 15 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $15195
2028 Jul 21 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2028 Jul 22 15 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $15195
2028 Jul 28 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2028 Jul 29 15 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $15195
2028 Aug 04 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2028 Aug 05 15 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $15195
2028 Aug 11 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2028 Aug 12 15 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $15195
2028 Aug 18 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2028 Aug 19 15 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $15195
2028 Aug 25 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2028 Aug 26 15 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $15195
2028 Sep 01 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2028 Sep 02 15 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $15195
2028 Sep 08 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2028 Sep 09 15 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $15195
2028 Sep 15 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2028 Sep 16 15 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $15195
2028 Sep 22 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2028 Sep 23 15 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $15195
2028 Sep 29 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2028 Oct 06 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2028 Oct 13 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2028 Oct 20 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 Mar 30 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $6995
2029 Apr 06 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2029 Apr 13 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2029 Apr 20 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2029 Apr 27 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2029 May 04 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 May 11 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 May 18 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 May 25 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 Jun 01 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 Jun 08 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 Jun 15 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 Jun 22 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 Jun 29 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 Jul 06 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2029 Jul 13 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2029 Jul 20 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2029 Jul 27 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2029 Aug 03 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2029 Aug 10 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2029 Aug 17 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2029 Aug 24 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2029 Aug 31 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2029 Sep 07 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2029 Sep 14 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2029 Sep 21 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2029 Sep 28 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2029 Oct 05 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 Oct 12 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 Oct 19 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 Oct 26 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835

ACL American Pioneer Review

Review of ACL American Pioneer

The 2025-built MS American Pioneer cruise ship is the second PATRIOT Class newbuild in the ACL-American Cruise Lines fleet, the 6th in the Project Blue series, and ACL's 21st vessel.

American Pioneer is currently scheduled for launch/inauguration in November 2025. This new series for ACL (redesigned MODERN RIVERBOAT class) also includes the sister ships American Patriot (June 2025), as well as the 2026-built American Maverick and American Ranger, and the 2027-built American Mariner and American Navigator.

All ACL ships are USA-flagged and built by the company-owned Chesapeake Shipbuilding Yard in Salisbury, MD (Maryland, USA).

American Pioneer was constructed under the IMO number 1033456, and upon completion received its MMSI number 368434520. The boat was delivered to ACL on October 31, 2025. The christening ceremony was held in Key West (FL) on November 10th. The event was attended by all inaugural cruise passengers and ACL's local partners. The naming ceremony was in the Sky Lounge and led by godmother Danise "Dee Dee" Henriquez (Key West's Mayor). Also present was Charles B. Robertson (ACL's President & CEO).

History - Construction and Ownership

The shipowner American Cruise Lines/ACL is the USA's largest river cruise company (headquartered in Guilford, Connecticut), 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 step-out 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 by an all-American staff and crew.

American Pioneer cruise ship (ACL)

In March 2024, ACL announced the introduction of a new "coastal ship" design called "Patriot Class." The announcement mentioned that vessels from this series are specifically designed for coastal navigation (along the East Coast USA/New England and the Florida Keys), featuring enhanced capabilities for smoother near-coast navigation. The redesigned Modern Riverboat class is based on a traditional hull with a non-opening bow (without a bow door) and a slightly deeper draft. ACL's PATRIOT ship design incorporates Rolls-Royce marine stabilizers, allowing for stable and comfortable cruising in varying sea conditions. It also allows for larger staterooms and more upper-deck Suites (4x Grand and 9x Sky), all of which are two-room accommodations.

Each of ACL's PATRIOT-class ships has a maximum capacity of 125 passengers, who are accommodated in 56 balcony staterooms.

Decks and Cabins

ACL American Pioneer has 5 passenger decks, all of which (including the Sundeck) are accessible via two midship elevators.

All 56 staterooms have private step-out balconies, each fitted with a table and two chairs, and a glass railing. A floor-to-ceiling sliding door opens onto the veranda.

There are 5 cabin categories. Except for the Single cabins, all staterooms have King-size double beds (convertible to twins), large bathrooms (most with single vanities; suites have double vanities), wardrobes, ample drawer storage, and under-bed storage (for suitcases), a 54-inch TV, an electronic safe (in the closet), and indoor seating (armchair, writing desk with a chair). Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship and is complimentary.

The ship has 4 single cabins (2 on Deck 3, 2 on Deck 2). The ship does not feature handicapped cabins (wheelchair-accessible ADA staterooms) or interconnecting rooms.

The smallest staterooms (category Single) are sized 280 ft² (26 m²), including the veranda.

Standard balcony cabins (category AAM and Vista) are sized 310 ft² (29 m²), including the veranda.

The largest accommodations are on Deck 4 – Sky Suites (470 ft² / 44 m²) and Grand Suites (620 ft² / 58 m²), with sizes including their terraces. The 4 Grand Suites and 9 Sky Suites are two-room accommodations with separate living rooms and bedrooms (both with direct balcony access, 2 TVs), dining areas, marble bathrooms (with double-sink vanities), and larger balconies (7 m / 35 ft in length) with sun loungers.

Shipboard Facilities and Amenities

The ship's interior design features a 4-story Vestibule (a glass-walled Atrium positioned midship on four decks) that allows unobstructed portside and starboard views. Despite the ship's dimensions, all indoor and outdoor areas are spacious, well-designed, and feature floor-to-ceiling windows.

The Vestibule is the ship's 4-deck-high Atrium (Deck 1 is the lobby level) with an open-floor design. In the Vestibule area, you will also find the two elevators (lifts accessing all decks) and the self-service Guest Laundry room. The Vestibule/Atrium features large windows (portside and starboard on each level), small terraces (on decks 1, 2, 3, and 4), as well as a SkyLight cover over Deck 4 (a transparent glass roof that allows natural light into the interior).

Two lifts (passenger elevators in the Vestibule/midship) and indoor stairs (midship) interconnect all decks (1 through 5). Aft outdoor staircases interconnect decks 2 through 5.

Venues on the 5th Floor

Deck 5's SkyLight is a transparent glass roof that allows natural light into the Vestibule/Atrium.

The Sky Walk (aft) is a walking track circumnavigating the entire Deck 5.

The fore-located/bow-facing Sky Lounge is an indoor venue featuring premium furniture, large windows, and direct access to an open-air Terrace Cafe (for relaxation and alfresco dining). Throughout the day, beverages (water, soda, cocktails, beer), light snacks, fresh-baked cookies, and pastries are served in the Sky Lounge. The glass doors open to the Terrace. A complimentary Afternoon Tea service is offered between 3:30-4:30 pm. In the evening, there is a complimentary cocktail hour.

The Sun Deck is all-teak and features two sunbathing areas (padded sun loungers, low tables), a shaded seating area (hard roof-covered), a walking lane/track, open-air relaxation areas (furnished with 2-seat tables, padded deckchairs, and garden sofas), and live plants for decoration. Also aft are the funnels (the ship's four smokestacks).

The Cafe is a Lido-type alfresco dining venue with premium wicker furniture (4-seat tables with cushioned armchairs and sofas with low tables). The Cafe serves the sundeck area with drinks and snacks.

ACL cruise ship (sundecks)

Venues on the 4th Floor

The fore-located Navigation Bridge (called the "Pilothouse" or "Wheelhouse" on small ships and riverboats) is passenger-accessible. Adjacent to the Pilothouse is the Captain's Suite and officers' quarters.

The aft Fitness Center is a small gym equipped with free weights, workout benches, a Kinesis One station, treadmills, and exercise bikes.

Deck 4 also houses passenger cabins from 402 to 414, all of which are private balcony staterooms in categories GS-Grand Suite and SS-Sky Suite.

Venues on the 3rd Floor

The fore-located Bow Terrace is a small viewing lounge (with outdoor seating) directly accessed from the Horizon Lounge.

The fore-located/bow-facing Horizon Lounge is a small indoor lounge with large wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling windows, providing unobstructed 270-degree views. The Horizon Lounge has direct access to the Bow Terrace with limited seating (several 4-seat tables).

Deck 3 houses passenger cabins from 301 to 326, all of which are private balcony staterooms in categories VS-Vista Suite and two SB-Single Balcony cabins (rooms #312/midship and #323/aft).

Venues on the 2nd Floor

Midship on Deck 2 are the two ship entrances (portside and starboard). These boarding areas allow passengers to disembark and go ashore or embark the ship. During the voyage, these areas can be accessed as balconies (via doors from the Vestibule).

Deck 2 also houses passenger cabins from 204 to 229, all of which are private balcony staterooms in categories AAM, plus two SB-Single Balcony cabins (rooms #214/midship and #227/aft).

Venues on the 1st Floor

Midship is the Lobby Hall (Vestibule, Reception Desk, Ship's Office, Public Restrooms).

The Main Lounge is the ship's show lounge with large wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling windows (providing unobstructed 270-degree views), ample comfortable seating (comfy armchairs, plush sofas, 4-seat round tables, glass-top coffee tables), and full bar service. Warm cookies (starting at 10 am) and the complimentary Afternoon Tea service with fresh pastries (starting at 3:30 pm) are served here. The free-drinks cocktail hour is at 5:30 pm. Root beer and ice cream are served complimentary during the evening shows (solo performances, music tribute, themed music, movie trivia, bingo). The Lounge's furniture is rearranged daily to suit the themed entertainment. This is also the venue for American Cruise Lines' onboard enrichment program, which consists of themed lectures (history, food and wine, literature, etc.), media presentations, and port talks (about the current ACL cruise itinerary and tours-related information).

ACL cruise ship (restaurant, bar lounges)

The glass-enclosed Dining Room Restaurant (midship and aft location) is complimentary, with an open-seating arrangement and single-seating capacity (accommodating all passengers), resort-casual dress code. The Restaurant features stylish furniture and luxury dining amenities. Dining menus are itinerary-inspired, with local specialties. Food is prepared by highly trained chefs using the freshest ingredients (many locally sourced). Breakfast (7:30-9 am) is buffet-style and includes made-to-order items. Lunch (12:30-1:30 pm) includes soup, a choice of 3 dishes (often BBQ pork sandwich, pasta), and Chef's Salad. Dinner (6:30-7:30 pm) includes soup, salad, 3 entrées (including fish, meat, and vegetarian options). The wine list has a selection of domestic wines (available by the bottle or by the glass). Complimentary beer and wine are served with all lunches and dinners. Water and soda are complimentary during meal service.

Breakfast can also be delivered to your stateroom if an order form is placed on the doorknob the night before. Lunch and dinner are both ordered at breakfast time, with the next-day menu posted the night before. Any dietary needs will be catered to. If you don't like the menu items, you can always ask for something different. Two desserts (pie or cake) are always available, along with sherbets and a variety of ice creams. Sweets are complimentary and available all day long. Refrigeration is available for storing insulin or other medications that require protection.

Adjacent to the Restaurant is the Galley (kitchen and storage rooms).

At the stern/aft is a motorized rescue boat, which can be launched (lowered and raised) via two davits/cranes.

Itineraries

ACL American Pioneer’s itinerary program started with the Maiden Voyage on October 31st (initially scheduled for November 15th), 2025. The voyage (15-night "Grand Florida Coast and Keys Cruise" itinerary) left round-trip from St. Petersburg, FL.

For American Pioneer's inaugural season (2025-2026), ACL has not listed any other itineraries besides the Florida Keys (northern Caribbean Sea).

The 7-night/8-day "Florida Gulf Coast & Keys Cruise" itinerary (roundtrip from St. Petersburg, 8 call ports) visits Marco Island (DAY 2), Key West (DAY 3-4/overnight), sea cruising (DAY 5), Punta Gorda (DAY 6), and ends in St. Petersburg, FL (DAY 7-8/overnight).

ACL cruise deals include a pre-cruise hotel package, all shore excursions (organized daily), cocktail hour (each evening), stateroom, gourmet meals, Afternoon Tea service, room service (breakfast only), onboard enrichment and live entertainment programs, and Wi-Fi (shipwide coverage).

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