American Cruise Lines to Launch 10 Ships by 2028

American Cruise Lines will launch 10 new ships between now and 2028.

Up first is American Pioneer, slated to debut in Florida on October 31. After that, the company plans to debut five new riverboats and four new Patriot Class ships, which are part of the line’s Project Blue series.

All of the line’s new ships will sail in the United States, including the Mississippi River, Alaska and the East Coast. 

“American’s order book reflects our confidence in the domestic cruise market and the product we have pioneered in the U.S.,” says Charles B. Robertson, president and chief executive officer of American Cruise Lines. “The new ships will roll out at an average pace of one every four months and keep us on a disciplined growth trajectory.”

Here’s a look at all the new ships joining the fleet for American Cruise Lines:

• American Pioneer, small Patriot Class ship, 2025
• American Encore, modern American Riverboat, 2026
• American Maverick, small Patriot Class ship, 2026
• American Ranger, small Patriot Class ship, 2026
• American Anthem, modern American Riverboat, 2027
• American Mariner, small Patriot Class ship, 2027
• American Navigator, small Patriot Class ship, 2027
• American Grace, modern American Riverboat, 2028
• Unnamed ship, modern American Riverboat, 2028
• Unnamed ship, modern American Riverboat, 2028

Also this month, the company announced its new 15-day “Northwest National Parks” cruises sailing roundtrip from Tacoma, Washington, starting in September 2026.

The itinerary includes seven days of guided exploration through Mount Rainier, Olympic and North Cascades national parks, followed by eight days of cruising throughout Puget Sound, Friday Harbor and the San Juan Islands. The cruise portion will take place aboard American Constitution and American Constellation, each accommodating 170-guests. 

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