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ACL American Ranger

ACL American Ranger cruise ship
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Current itinerary of ACL American Ranger

ACL American Ranger current cruise is Đ° 9 days, one-way from New York to Albany NY. Prices start from USD 8395 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary begins on September 18, 2026 and ends on September 26, 2026.

Date / TimePort
18 Sep    Departing from New York, NYC Manhattan-Brooklyn hotels
19 Sep    New York, NYC Manhattan-Brooklyn
19 Sep    land tour, train/bus travel
19 Sep    New York, NYC Manhattan-Brooklyn
20 Sep    Sleepy Hollow NY, Tarrytown, New York
21 Sep    West Point NY, New York
22 Sep    Kingston NY, New York
23 Sep    Catskill NY, New York
24 Sep    Hudson River NYC, New York
25 Sep    Albany NY, New York
26 Sep    Arriving in Albany NY, New York hotels

Specifications of ACL American Ranger

Year of build2026 new ship
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 Pioneer, American Maverick, American Mariner, American Navigator
Christened bytba
OwnerAmerican Cruise Lines Inc
OperatorAmerican Cruise Lines

ACL American Ranger Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortFrom
2026 Sep 18 9 days, one-way from New York to Albany NY New York $8395
2026 Sep 25 9 days, one-way from Albany NY to New York Albany NY $8395
2026 Oct 02 9 days, one-way from New York to Albany NY New York $8395
2026 Oct 23 9 days, one-way from Albany NY to New York Albany NY $8395
2026 Nov 01 12 days, one-way from Philadelphia to Washington DC Philadelphia $9020
2026 Nov 11 9 days, one-way from Washington DC to Baltimore Washington DC $6575
2026 Nov 22 16 days, one-way from Amelia Island Florida to St Petersburg FL Amelia Island Florida $12360
2026 Dec 06 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2026 Dec 13 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2026 Dec 20 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2026 Dec 27 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2027 Jan 03 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2027 Jan 10 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2027 Jan 17 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2027 Jan 24 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6575
2027 Jan 31 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6995
2027 Feb 07 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6995
2027 Feb 14 9 days, one-way from Tampa to St Petersburg FL Tampa $6995
2027 Apr 22 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2027 Apr 29 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2027 May 06 16 days, one-way from Tacoma WA to Juneau Tacoma WA $13150
2027 May 20 12 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $11900
2027 May 30 12 days, one-way from Ketchikan to Juneau Ketchikan $11900
2027 Jun 02 19 days, one-way from land tour to Ketchikan land tour $19600
2027 Jun 09 12 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $11900
2027 Jun 19 12 days, one-way from Ketchikan to Juneau Ketchikan $11900
2027 Jun 22 19 days, one-way from land tour to Ketchikan land tour $19600
2027 Jun 29 12 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $11900
2027 Jul 09 12 days, one-way from Ketchikan to Juneau Ketchikan $11900
2027 Jul 12 19 days, one-way from land tour to Ketchikan land tour $19600
2027 Jul 19 12 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $11900
2027 Jul 29 12 days, one-way from Ketchikan to Juneau Ketchikan $11900
2027 Aug 01 19 days, one-way from land tour to Ketchikan land tour $19600
2027 Aug 08 12 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $11900
2027 Aug 18 12 days, one-way from Ketchikan to Juneau Ketchikan $11900
2027 Aug 21 19 days, one-way from land tour to Ketchikan land tour $19600
2027 Aug 28 12 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $11900
2027 Sep 07 12 days, one-way from Ketchikan to Juneau Ketchikan $11900
2027 Sep 17 16 days, one-way from Juneau to Tacoma WA Juneau $13150
2027 Sep 25 15 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $15195
2027 Oct 01 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2027 Oct 08 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2027 Oct 15 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2027 Oct 22 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2027 Oct 29 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2028 Mar 26 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $6995
2028 Apr 02 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2028 Apr 09 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2028 Apr 16 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2028 Apr 23 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2028 Apr 30 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2028 May 07 16 days, one-way from Tacoma WA to Juneau Tacoma WA $13150
2028 May 21 12 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $11900
2028 May 31 12 days, one-way from Ketchikan to Juneau Ketchikan
2028 Jun 03 9 days, round-trip from Juneau, USA Juneau
2028 Jun 10 19 days, one-way from land tour to Ketchikan land tour
2028 Jun 10 9 days, round-trip from Juneau, USA Juneau
2028 Jun 17 12 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $11900
2028 Jun 27 12 days, one-way from Ketchikan to Juneau Ketchikan $11900
2028 Jun 30 16 days, one-way from land tour to Juneau land tour $16375
2028 Jul 07 19 days, one-way from land tour to Ketchikan land tour $19600
2028 Jul 07 9 days, round-trip from Juneau, USA Juneau $8675
2028 Jul 14 12 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $11900
2028 Jul 24 12 days, one-way from Ketchikan to Juneau Ketchikan $11900
2028 Jul 27 16 days, one-way from land tour to Juneau land tour $16375
2028 Aug 03 16 days, one-way from land tour to Juneau land tour $16375
2028 Aug 03 9 days, round-trip from Juneau, USA Juneau $8675
2028 Aug 10 9 days, round-trip from Juneau, USA Juneau $8675
2028 Aug 10 19 days, one-way from land tour to Ketchikan land tour $19600
2028 Aug 17 12 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $11900
2028 Aug 27 12 days, one-way from Ketchikan to Juneau Ketchikan $11900
2028 Sep 06 9 days, round-trip from Juneau, USA Juneau $8675
2028 Sep 13 16 days, one-way from Juneau to Tacoma WA Juneau $13150
2028 Sep 27 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2028 Oct 04 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2028 Oct 11 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2028 Oct 18 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2028 Oct 25 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 Mar 26 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA
2029 Apr 01 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA
2029 Apr 08 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2029 Apr 15 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2029 Apr 22 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2029 Apr 29 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7415
2029 May 06 16 days, one-way from Tacoma WA to Juneau Tacoma WA $13150
2029 May 20 12 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $11900
2029 May 30 12 days, one-way from Ketchikan to Juneau Ketchikan $11900
2029 Jun 09 9 days, round-trip from Juneau, USA Juneau $8675
2029 Jun 16 12 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $11900
2029 Jun 26 12 days, one-way from Ketchikan to Juneau Ketchikan $11900
2029 Jul 06 9 days, round-trip from Juneau, USA Juneau $8675
2029 Jul 13 12 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $11900
2029 Jul 23 12 days, one-way from Ketchikan to Juneau Ketchikan $11900
2029 Aug 02 9 days, round-trip from Juneau, USA Juneau $8675
2029 Aug 09 9 days, round-trip from Juneau, USA Juneau $8675
2029 Aug 16 12 days, one-way from Juneau to Ketchikan Juneau $11900
2029 Aug 26 12 days, one-way from Ketchikan to Juneau Ketchikan $11900
2029 Sep 05 9 days, round-trip from Juneau, USA Juneau $8675
2029 Sep 12 16 days, one-way from Juneau to Tacoma WA Juneau $13150
2029 Sep 26 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $8395
2029 Oct 03 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 Oct 10 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 Oct 17 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835
2029 Oct 24 9 days, round-trip from Tacoma WA, USA Tacoma WA $7835

ACL American Ranger Review

Review of ACL American Ranger

The 2026-built MS American Ranger cruise ship is the fourth PATRIOT Class newbuild in the ACL-American Cruise Lines fleet and the 8th vessel in the Project Blue series.

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

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

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 cruises 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, outdoor deck spaces, gourmet cuisine, a top-quality enrichment program with many complimentary land tours and excursions, and highly personalized service by all-American staff and crew.

American Ranger cruise ship (ACL)

In March 2024, ACL announced the introduction of the new "coastal ship" design called "Patriot Class." The announcement mentioned that vessels from this series are designed specifically 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. The design also includes 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 vessels has a maximum capacity of 125 passengers, accommodated in 56 balcony staterooms.

Decks and Cabins

ACL American Ranger 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.

The ship offers 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 with double vanities), wardrobes, ample drawer storage, and under-bed storage (for suitcases), a 54-inch TV, electronic safe box (in the closet), and indoor seating (armchair, writing desk with a chair). Wi-Fi is available shipwide and is complimentary.

The ship has 4 single cabins (2x on Deck 3, 2x on Deck 2). There are no handicapped (wheelchair-accessible ADA) cabins or interconnecting rooms.

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

Standard balcony cabins (categories AAM and Vista) measure 310 ft² (29 m²), including the veranda.

The largest accommodations are located on Deck 4 – Sky Suites (470 ft² / 44 m²) and Grand Suites (620 ft² / 58 m²), with sizes including their terraces. The 4x Grand Suites and 9x Sky Suites are two-room accommodations with separate living rooms and bedrooms (both with direct balcony access, 2x TVs), dining areas, marble bathrooms (double-sink vanities), 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 (glass-walled Atrium positioned midship on four decks), providing 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. The Vestibule area also includes 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 1-2-3-4), and 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 2-3-4-5.

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 that circumnavigates the entire Deck 5.

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

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

The Back Porch 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 (also called "Pilothouse" or "Wheelhouse" on small ships and riverboats) is passenger-accessible. Adjacent to the Pilothouse are the Captain's Suite and officers' quarters.

The aft Fitness Center is a small gym equipped with free weights, workout benches, 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 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 or embark the ship. During the voyage, these areas can also 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 are served starting at 10 am, and the complimentary Afternoon Tea service with fresh pastries is offered starting at 3:30 pm. The free-drinks cocktail hour begins at 5:30 pm. Root beer and ice cream are served complimentary during the evening shows (solo performances, music tributes, 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, consisting of themed lectures (history, food and wine, literature, etc.), media presentations, and port talks (covering the current ACL cruise itinerary and tour-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, single-seating capacity (accommodates all passengers), and a 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 with 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 entrees (including fish, meat, and vegetarian options). The wine list includes 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 ordered at breakfast time. The next-day menu is posted the night before. Any dietary needs will be catered to. If you don't like the menu items, you can always request 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 that can be launched (lowered and raised) via two davits/cranes.

Itineraries

ACL American Ranger's itinerary program (homeports, itineraries) starts with the Maiden Voyage on September 19, 2026. The "Hudson River Summer Classic Cruise" is an 8-night/9-day itinerary from New York City to Albany NY.

Other itineraries scheduled for the inaugural season (2026) include "Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise" (8-night/9-day between NYC and Albany), "American Revolution Cruise" (11-night/12-day roundtrip from Baltimore MD to Washington DC), "Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay Cruise" (7-night/8-day from Washington DC to Baltimore), "Grand Florida Coast & Keys Cruise" (14-night/15-day from Amelia Island FL to St Petersburg FL) and "Florida Gulf Coast and Keys Cruise" (8-night/9-day roundtrip from St Petersburg).

The 2027 schedule (March through October) lists Alaskan voyages and the "Puget Sound and San Juan Islands Cruise" itinerary (7-night/8-day roundtrip from Seattle WA).

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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