AMERICAN Cruise Lines has introduced three new itineraries incorporating the Mississippi River as the line continues to innovate and source new capacity to meet demand. Building on more than a decade of strong growth, the new cruises include the company’s first-ever nine-day ‘Arkansas River Cruise’, sailing between Tulsa, Oklahoma and...
AMERICAN Cruise Lines has introduced three new itineraries incorporating the Mississippi River as the line continues to innovate and source new capacity to meet demand.
Building on more than a decade of strong growth, the new cruises include the company’s first-ever nine-day ‘Arkansas River Cruise’, sailing between Tulsa, Oklahoma and Memphis, Tennessee.
Available in Nov 2026 on board the American Serenade riverboat, guests will take a deep dive into native American tribal culture and be immersed in some of the south’s most famous sounds.
Highlights include a visit to the Bob Dylan Centre, the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Elvis Presley’s estate, Graceland.
Also new is an escape into Tennessee’s nature via the 11-day ‘Great Smoky Mountains Cruise’.
This voyage sails between Knoxville and Huntsville, with travellers spending two days exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and will also enjoy a serene drive through the Appalachian Mountains.
The itinerary will be offered from Jul to Oct 2026, sailing on the line’s classic paddlewheeler, American Heritage.
The third new itinerary joining the American Cruise Lines’ range is an eight-day ‘Gulf Coast Cruise’ between Pensacola, Florida and New Orleans, Louisiana.
Sailing on board the American Symphony riverboat, travellers will sail the Gulf of Mexico, venturing up the Mississippi River to Mobile, Alabama.
Activities include a visit to a ‘Gator Ranch’, and a chance to drop a fishing line in the Gulf.
Departures are scheduled for Mar and Dec 2026 and again in Mar and Dec 2027. ML
