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American River Cruise Revolution

Image: PHOTO: The all new American Song will redefine US river cruising. (photo courtesy of American Cruise Lines)
Image: PHOTO: The all new American Song will redefine US river cruising. (photo courtesy of American Cruise Lines)
TravelPulse Staff
by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 8:00 AM ET, Wed November 15, 2017

WHY IT RATES: American Cruise Lines introduces the first ship in their new series, American Song.-Codie Richards, TravelPulse Associate Editor


American Cruise Lines announced today that its brand new riverboat will be named American Song. The first ship in the line's highly anticipated Modern Riverboat Series, American Song will be the finest state-of-the-art ship available to the US river cruise market. The first of its kind and unlike anything seen before on American waters, this innovative ship will bring a whole new dimension to river cruising in the US.

American Song integrates modern design without sacrificing the refined comfort that American Cruise Lines is known for. Wider, faster, and quieter than any other river cruise ship, American Song will be the most environmentally friendly ship in the industry.

While other companies are repurposing old casino boats, American Cruise Lines contracts only for brand new ships to maintain its reputation for premium quality and consistency. Each American Cruise Lines' new ship build incorporates the most innovative design and is US built, crewed and flagged.

Showcasing gorgeous interior design elements, from a four-story glass atrium to spectacular spacious lounges, American Song inspires.

Thoughtfully designed to bring the outside world in, American Song boasts sweeping views throughout the ship. With the largest staterooms in the industry, private furnished balconies, full-size bathrooms and all the finest amenities available in cruising, American Song will not only set the standard for US river cruising-it will redefine it.

The Inaugural season aboard American Song will begin in Fall 2018 on the Mississippi River and then continue to the West Coast in 2019, for American Cruise Lines' magnificent Columbia and Snake River itineraries.


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