Sarah Bretz, ContributorAmerican Cruise Lines has announced its biggest New England season ever, with five ships offering nine itineraries. The season will include the newest cruise ship in the U.S., American Patriot.
American Patriot is the flagship in the company’s new Patriot Class series. The brand-new 130-guest ship has passed sea trials and will embark on its first cruise this week, sailing June 21st roundtrip from Boston. Guests will enjoy one of the line’s exciting New England itineraries — a 15-day Grand New England cruise visiting Boston, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Gloucester, Provincetown, and Plymouth, Massachusetts; Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Newport, Rhode Island; and Boothbay Harbor, Bar Harbor, Bath, Bangor, Portland, Rockland, and Camden, Maine.
In addition to American Patriot, the company is also launching three more Patriot Class sister ships over the next 16 months: American Pioneer, American Maverick, and American Ranger. The line’s expanded collection of eight to 16-day voyages in 2025 highlight its continued growth across the country and variety of cruises exploring coastal New England.
Seasonal sailings discover historic seaports in Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Connecticut (plus Hudson River cruises visiting New York). The line’s cruises highlight the scenic shorelines, seaside villages, and harbors that have made New England a world-famous destination, and one that is best experienced from the water. Similar to the company’s river cruises, all the itineraries completely domestic and visit only U.S. ports — so many guests can leave their passports at home, skip flights, and drive straight to the ships.
Vessels depart from ports including New York City, Boston, Providence, and Portland. Passengers enjoy beautiful views from balcony cabins, authentic lobster bakes, onboard entertainment, and guided shoreside experiences as they sail into the heart of more than 20 ports throughout the region.
The summer’s itineraries include:
- 8-day Cape Codder cruises roundtrip from Boston
- 8-day New England Islands cruises roundtrip from Providence
- 9-day Maine Coast and Harbors cruises, between Portland and Bangor
- 8-day Northeast Harbors cruises, between Boston and New York City (formerly called the Yankee Seaports itinerary)
- 11-day New England Explorer cruises roundtrip from Boston
- 15-day Grand New England cruises roundtrip from Boston
- 8-day Hudson River Summer Classic cruises, between New York City and Albany
Once the summer ends, American Cruise Lines will also offer 16-day New England Fall Foliage cruises between Portland and New York City, as well as 8-day Hudson River Fall Foliage cruises between New York City and Albany. These voyages will operate in September and October.
Each one of American’s curated itineraries is highlighted with onboard experts, historians, and evening entertainment that brings the region’s history and charm to life. Cruising aboard spacious small ships and the company’s fleet of 100-passenger Coastal Cats, guests will enjoy gourmet cuisine, daily cocktails, and the finest amenities available in small ship cruising. Some itinerary dates offer included pre-cruise hotel stays. Pre-cruise packages are available for all cruises from all departure cities, including the Four Seasons Hotel for cruises from Boston.
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