In celebration of the U.S. 250th anniversary, American
Cruise Lines has added a fifth new itinerary to their 2026
collection of extended cruises.
American’s 32-Day Revolutionary War Cruise will sail between
Albany, New York and Washington, D.C. from October 8 to November 5, 2026. The
patriotic adventure will feature Revolutionary War experts on onboard telling
the story of America’s fight for independence as guests sail the Hudson River
and sections of the East Coast during peak fall foliage season. Small ship ports
of call include New York City, Boston, Annapolis, Yorktown, Sleepy Hollow,
Newport, Plymouth and Philadelphia.
Guests have the opportunity to sail aboard all three of the
newest ships in the country: American Legend, which launched in October 2024; American
Patriot, which began sailing in June 2025; and sister ship, American
Pioneer, launching in October 2025.
Guided shore excursions include those in West Point, Mount
Vernon, Hyde Park, and the nation’s historic triangle—Jamestown, Williamsburg,
and Yorktown—pivotal places that defined the birth of our nation. The itinerary
also includes a stay at the Four Seasons in Washington, D.C. and a special
visit to the Smithsonian’s Entertainment Nation exhibit which American Cruise
Lines sponsors.
Other Extended Cruises for 2026 previously announced at
Seatrade in April 2025 include: a 52-Day Great United States Cruise (from
Portland, OR to Boston, MA); a 51-Day Spring Across America Cruise (from
Charleston, S.C. to Juneau, AK); a 55-Day Great American Fall Foliage Cruise
(from Juneau, AK to Washington, D.C.); and a 36-Day Civil War Battlefields
Cruise (from New Orleans, LA to Gettysburg, PA).
All cruises include a dedicated cruise concierge, flights
and hotels between cruise segments, daily excursions and entertainment, all onboard
food and beverages to include alcohol, as well as tips and gratuities, port
charges and fees and WiFi.
Reservations are currently open for booking.
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