American Cruise Lines News

American Cruise Lines to add new Pacific Northwest vessel
American Harmony, one of the American modern riverboats, successfully completed its recent journey from the East Coast to the Pacific Northwest via the Panama Canal.

American Cruise Lines prepares to welcome American Melody
American Melody, the fourth new ship in American Cruise Lines’ acclaimed modern riverboat series, is on schedule for delivery to the Mississippi River next year.

Breaking Travel News interview: Alexa Paolella, public relations manager, American Cruise Lines
With over 35 itineraries in 25 states, including many theme and holiday cruises, American Cruise Lines offers river and coastal cruising along the waterways of the United States. Here Breaking Travel News finds out more

American Jazz prepares for debut in United States
American Cruise Lines has confirmed that American Jazz has passed sea trials with flying colours. Following the successful trials, American accepted delivery of the riverboat from Chesapeake Shipbuilding.

Charles B. Robertson appointed chief executive of American Cruise Lines
Charles B. Robertson has been appointed chief executive of American Cruise Lines. The decision follows the recent death of his father Charles A. Robertson, who was the founder and chief executive of the organisation.

Shultz-Gelino to head up trade relations at American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines has named Susan Shultz-Gelino as the new vice president of trade relations. Shultz-Gelino has been with American for over 20 years and is a cruise travel veteran known throughout the industry.

American Cruise Lines honoured by Time magazine
American Cruise Lines’ latest modern riverboat, American Song, has been selected for Time magazine’s World’s Greatest Places list. The annual list highlights 100 destinations around the world that are breaking new ground, leading industry trends and offering visitors an extraordinary experience, according to Time.

Expansion continues at riverboat operator American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines continues to accelerate its new build program across its diverse fleet - adding new ships to its new modern riverboat series as well as its fleet of new coastal ships and Victorian-style paddle-wheelers.

American Harmony prepares for launch in United States
American Harmony’s lower bow section has moved from fabrication building number four at Chesapeake Shipbuilding to the assembly launchways.

American Song takes to water for first time
Underway at 100 per cent capacity, this historic new riverboat is off to a great start and is cruising the Mississippi River on its eight-day inaugural sailing between New Orleans and Memphis.

American Constitution joins American Cruise Lines fleet
American Cruise Lines’ brand-new cruise ship, American Constitution, just completed its successful inaugural sailing on Chesapeake Bay.

American Cruise Lines expands sales team to meet growing demand
Andy Magistrale and Cindy Christen have joined the American Cruise Lines’ sales team as business development managers for the south-east and north-west regions, as well as California and Arizona. American Cruise Lines has had record sales over the past year and is increasing the size and depth of its outside sales department in response.