America
Cruise line
American Cruise Lines
America Review and Specifications
Specifications of America
| Year built | 2016 / Age : 3 |
| Flag state | USA |
| Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding (Salisbury, Maryland USA) |
| Class | paddlewheel riverboat |
| Owner | American Cruise Lines Inc |
| Operator | American Cruise Lines |
| Speed | 12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 90 m / 295 ft |
| Beam (width) | 16 m / 52 ft |
| Gross Tonnage | 2700 gt |
| Passengers | 185 |
| Crew | 57 |
| Decks | 6 |
| Cabins | 98 |
| Decks with cabins | 5 |
| Former names | American Eagle |
Current itinerary of America
America current cruise is 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans. Prices start from USD 3262 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 18 May, 2019 and ends on 26 May, 2019.
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 19 May | Departing from Memphis TN, Tennessee hotels |
| 20 May | Mississippi River, USA |
| 21 May | Vicksburg MS, Mississippi |
| 22 May | Natchez MS, Mississippi |
| 23 May | St Francisville, Louisiana |
| 24 May | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| 25 May | Oak Alley Plantation, Louisiana |
| 26 May | Arriving in New Orleans, Port NOLA, Louisiana hotels |
Review of America
Launched in 2016, America is paddle-wheeler riverboat from the American Cruise Lines fleet. The company's other paddle-wheel ships are Queen of the West, Queen of the Mississippi (new ship 2015) and American Pride (old Queen of the Mississippi steamboat).
History - construction and ownership
The shipowner American Cruise Lines (ACL) is USA's largest river cruise company (headquarters in Guilford Connecticut) operational since 1991. The company specializes in cruise shipping on USA's largest navigable inland waterways (rivers and lakes) as well as in cruises along the US East Coast, US West Coast and Florida. All ACL vessels feature some of industry's largest passenger cabins with private balconies, spacious lounges and outdoor deck spaces, gourmet cuisine, top-quality enrichment program with many complimentary land tours and excursions, highly-personalized service by all-American staff and crew. All ACL cruise ships are US-flagged and built by the company-owned Chesapeake Shipbuilding Yard in Salisbury (Maryland USA).
"American Eagle" was the name previously chosen for the new Queen of the Mississippi boat - sister ship (of similar design) to American Pride. In 2015, American Cruise Lines decided to rename the old "Queen of the Mississippi" to "American Pride" and the new vessel ("American Eagle") to "Queen of the Mississippi". On August 4, 2015, American Cruise Lines announced that the "American Eagle" boat would be renamed (first to "American Eagle") and repositioned from Mississippi to Columbia-Snake River System in early 2016, and replaced on the Mississippi by the ship "America". Another new paddle-wheeler constructed at Chesapeake Shipbuilding assumed the name "Queen of the Mississippi".
America is American Cruise Lines’ 8th ship and its 2nd brand-new vessel launched in 2016, homeported in New Orleans, Louisiana. According to the line, "America is the finest Mississippi paddle-wheeler ever built, introducing features never before seen on a Mississippi riverboat". America is slightly bigger than previous ACL riverboats and features 185-passenger capacity. Her hull was launched on 7 August 2015 and moved to a basin where the construction of upper decks and outfitting took place. America entered service on May 7, 2016.
Cruise itineraries
America itinerary program is based on Mississippi river cruises, including Grand Heartland Cruise and round-trip New Orleans sailings. Some of the American Cruise Lines riverboat deals are on themed voyages. Among those themes are "Food and Wine", "Fall Foliage", "Music", the Holiday themed sailings for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Note: You can see the CruiseMapper's list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our River Cruises hub. All companies and their fleets are listed there.
Cabins
America cruise ship staterooms are among the roomiest in small ship cruising - all more than 200 square feet in size, each featuring large opening picture windows and private bathroom. Most accommodations have private balconies.
Shipboard facilities and amenities
The Grand Dining Room can accommodate all passengers. The culinary program features locally sourced ingredients. Each evening, America offers a complimentary cocktail hour. Afternoon tea service in ship's Sky Lounge is also available.
America features a relaxed atmosphere and casual ambience while providing unique panoramic views of passing scenery. With just 185 guests onboard, fellow passengers quickly become new friends. The ship boasts many lounges to relax, an open-air exercise area, putting green on Top Deck, jazz and evening musical entertainment. The all American crew offers personalized service. Historians and naturalists are onboard for interesting lectures.
America wiki
This infographic shows the American Pride cruise ship (Queen of the Mississippi's and America's sister-ship). Here you can see what is what and where on these unique riverboats.
Fun fact is that this American Cruise Lines ship has a namesake - the 2012-launched "HANJIN America". The vessel is among the world's largest container ships (capacity 13,102 containers) and operated by HANJIN Line.
America - user reviews and comments
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America Itineraries
The below listed America cruise prices on itineraries are only indicative and Per Person (in US dollars, based on double occupancy). These are the cheapest American Cruise Lines fares on the ship’s lowest category cabins available for booking. Cruise fares typically change with departure dates approaching, last minute deals, discounts, promotions, independent travel agency offers.
| Date | Cruise Name | Departure Port | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Apr 27 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3492 |
| 2019 May 04 | 8 days, round-trip New Orleans Round Trip | New Orleans | $3285 |
| 2019 May 11 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3492 |
| 2019 May 18 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3262 |
| 2019 May 25 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3492 |
| 2019 Jun 01 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3073 |
| 2019 Jun 08 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3073 |
| 2019 Jun 15 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3073 |
| 2019 Jun 22 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3073 |
| 2019 Jun 29 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3073 |
| 2019 Jul 06 | 5 days, round-trip Highlights of the Mississippi | New Orleans | $1485 |
| 2019 Jul 10 | 5 days, round-trip Highlights of the Mississippi | New Orleans | $1792 |
| 2019 Jul 14 | 11 days, one-way from New Orleans to St Louis MO | New Orleans | $4238 |
| 2019 Jul 24 | 11 days, one-way from New Orleans to St Louis MO | New Orleans | $3777 |
| 2019 Aug 03 | 22 days, one-way from New Orleans to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | New Orleans | $8669 |
| 2019 Aug 24 | 15 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to New Orleans | Minneapolis-Saint Paul | $5469 |
| 2019 Sep 07 | 11 days, one-way from New Orleans to St Louis MO | New Orleans | $4815 |
| 2019 Sep 17 | 8 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | St Louis MO | $3285 |
| 2019 Sep 24 | 8 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | St Louis MO | $3285 |
| 2019 Oct 01 | 8 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | St Louis MO | $3285 |
| 2019 Oct 08 | 15 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to New Orleans | Minneapolis-Saint Paul | $6565 |
| 2019 Oct 22 | 5 days, round-trip Highlights of the Mississippi | New Orleans | $1912 |
| 2019 Oct 26 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3492 |
| 2019 Nov 02 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3285 |
| 2019 Nov 09 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3285 |
| 2019 Nov 16 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3285 |
| 2019 Nov 23 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2900 |
| 2019 Nov 30 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2900 |
| 2019 Dec 12 | 8 days, round-trip New Orleans Round Trip | New Orleans | $2865 |
| 2019 Dec 20 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2900 |
| 2019 Dec 28 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $2900 |
| 2020 Feb 15 | 8 days, round-trip New Orleans Round Trip | New Orleans | $2865 |
| 2020 Feb 22 | 8 days, round-trip New Orleans Round Trip | New Orleans | $2865 |
| 2020 Feb 29 | 8 days, round-trip New Orleans Round Trip | New Orleans | $2865 |
| 2020 Mar 07 | 8 days, round-trip New Orleans Round Trip | New Orleans | $2865 |
| 2020 Mar 14 | 8 days, round-trip New Orleans Round Trip | New Orleans | $2865 |
| 2020 Mar 21 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3073 |
| 2020 Mar 28 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3073 |
| 2020 Apr 04 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3492 |
| 2020 Apr 11 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3492 |
| 2020 Apr 18 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3492 |
| 2020 Apr 25 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3492 |
| 2020 May 09 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3492 |
| 2020 May 16 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3492 |
| 2020 May 23 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3492 |
| 2020 May 30 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3492 |
| 2020 Jun 06 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3073 |
| 2020 Jun 13 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3073 |
| 2020 Jun 20 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3073 |
| 2020 Jun 27 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3073 |
| 2020 Jul 04 | 8 days, round-trip New Orleans Round Trip | New Orleans | $3073 |
| 2020 Jul 11 | 8 days, round-trip New Orleans Round Trip | New Orleans | $3073 |
| 2020 Jul 18 | 8 days, round-trip New Orleans Round Trip | New Orleans | $3073 |
| 2020 Jul 25 | 5 days, round-trip Highlights of the Mississippi | New Orleans | $1792 |
| 2020 Jul 29 | 5 days, round-trip Highlights of the Mississippi | New Orleans | $1792 |
| 2020 Aug 02 | 5 days, round-trip Highlights of the Mississippi | New Orleans | $1792 |
| 2020 Aug 06 | 22 days, one-way from New Orleans to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | New Orleans | $8669 |
| 2020 Aug 27 | 15 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to New Orleans | Minneapolis-Saint Paul | $5777 |
| 2020 Sep 10 | 11 days, one-way from New Orleans to St Louis MO | New Orleans | $4815 |
| 2020 Sep 20 | 8 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | St Louis MO | $3285 |
| 2020 Sep 27 | 8 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | St Louis MO | $3285 |
| 2020 Oct 04 | 8 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | St Louis MO | $3285 |
| 2020 Oct 11 | 15 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to New Orleans | Minneapolis-Saint Paul | $6565 |
| 2020 Nov 12 | 5 days, round-trip Highlights of the Mississippi | New Orleans | $1669 |
| 2020 Nov 16 | 5 days, round-trip Highlights of the Mississippi | New Orleans | $1285 |
| 2020 Nov 20 | 5 days, round-trip Highlights of the Mississippi | New Orleans | $1669 |
| 2020 Nov 24 | 5 days, round-trip Highlights of the Mississippi | New Orleans | $1669 |
| 2020 Dec 12 | 8 days, round-trip New Orleans Round Trip | New Orleans | $2865 |
| 2020 Dec 20 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3285 |
| 2020 Dec 28 | 8 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | $3285 |