Small Ship Cruising -- American Cruise Lines
United States Rivers and Coastal Waterways
East Coast, South, Florida
Contact Stoney Creek Travel
877-658-2582
Weaverville / Asheville, NC
American Cruise Lines is one of the elite small ship cruising companies with an Onboard Experience that is sure to please.
They operate four unique vessels:
True to its name, this cruise line sails on the smooth inland rivers and intercoastal waterways of the United States of America.
Ships are new and fully comply with the new USA safety regulations.
The ships visit quaint villages along the historic east USA coast, charming Southern towns, and vibrant Florida cities. There is an emphasis on history, culture, and the natural beauty of the United States. Lecturers, authors, historians, and wildlife experts treat guests to behind the scenes tours and provide area information during the cruise. Interesting, norminal cost tours are available in each town visited.
Dining is an event all guests look forward to. In the spacious dining room, every table overlooks the water. Meals are informal. Don't like to dress for dinner -- you'll love the resort casual attire. Food is purchased from ports of call so it is always fresh, and it is always cooked to order.
Tastefully designed staterooms are all ocean view, spacious (over 200 square feet), and comfortable. Each room has 2 twin beds or a king bed, a large picture window and/or balcony, private bath, hair dryer, remote-controlled satellite TV, individual climate control, writing desk, full-length mirror, spacious closet, dresser, and twice-daily service by an all American crew.
The Main Coast and Harbor Itinerary is perfect for small ship cruises with its magnificent coastal bays, rivers, and island passages. Guests are treated to magnificent natural sites that also feature historic forts, lighthouses, quaint fishing villages, and a multitude of wildlife. The Maine coast is filled with picturesque islands which are a gorgeous sight as your ship winds through narrow passages.
Day-By-Day Itinerary:
Day 1: Bangor -- Cruise to Bucksport.
Day 2: Cruise to Bar Harbor
Day 3: Bar Harbor
Day 4: Rockland
Day 5: Castine
Day 6: Camden
Day 7: Belfast
Day 8: Return to Bangor
Courtesy of American Cruise Lines
Historic Antebellum South
American Cruise Lines visits stately historical towns in the antebellum south. The elegance and charm of Charleston, SC; Beaufort, SC; Hilton Head Island; Savannah, GA; St. Simons Island, GA; Jekyll Island; and Amelia Island have beckoned history buffs, romantic travelers, and wildlife enthusiasts for years.
Now, cruise guests can visit all these charming river and beach towns in one visit and in an elegant, comfortable style -- never having to pack more than one time. Leave the highways behind as you glide through nature filled rivers to experience the old south.
Day-By-Day Itinerary (or reverse):
Day 1: Charleston, SC
Day 2: Beaufort, SC
Day 3: Daufuskie Island / Hilton Head Island
Day 4: Savannah, GA
Day 5: St. Simons Island, GA
Day 6: Amelia Island, FL
Day 7: Jacksonville, FL

American Cruise Lines New England Islands itinerary brings you the heritage of America like no other cruise line. Visit the quaint fishing village of New Bedford and Nantucket with their historic whaling heritage. See the Victorian homes on Martha's Vineyard. Historians will enjoy the famous battleship, Massachusetts, and nature lovers will enjoy hiking the trails on Block Island.
Day-By-Day Itinerary:
Day 1: Providence, RI cruising to New Bedford, MA
Day 2: New Bedford, MA
Day 3: Nantucket Island
Day 4: Martha's Vineyard
Day 5: Bristol, RI / Fall River, MA
Day 6: Newport, RI
Day 7: Block Island, RI
Day 8: Return to Providence, RI

Chesapeake Bay is steeped in colonial history. Baltimore's Inner Harbor will remind you of days gone by as you gaze upon schooners, and Baltimore Clippers. Williamsburg is America's premier living history site. See quaint fishing villages where residents have lived off the sea for centuries. Cambridge is a perfectly preserved slice of history. Nature lovers will enjoy the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Like to shop? Then you'll love the boutiques and shops in St. Michaels -- and history buffs will delight in the Chesapeake Maritime Museum with its numerous maritime exhibits. Annapolis has been an icon of American history for over 200 years.
Day-By-Day Itinerary:
Day 1: Baltimore, MD cruising to Williamsburg, VA
Day 2: Williamsburg, VA
Day 3: Crisfield/Tangier Island/Solomons Island, MD
Day 4: Cambridge, MD
Day 5: Oxford, MD
Day 6: St. Michaels, MD
Day 7: Annapolis, MD
Day 8: Baltimore MD Return
Hudson River Fall Foliage
Cruise along a river passageway that has remained virtually untouched since the seventeenth century. The Hudson River flows for over 300 miles from the mountains of upstate New York to the New York City harbor. Historians will love walking on the grounds of historic West Point and viewing the West Point Museum. Kingston was once a popular Dutch trading post and many historic homes still stand. As you cruise along the river, you'll be amazed at Vanderbilt's magnificent estate and "Springwood," the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, as well as many other grand, stately homes perched on towering cliffs. But, the main attraction is the beautiful fall colors of gold, crimson, and orange.
Day-By-Day Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart New York City, cruise to West Point, NY
Day 2: Catskill, NY
Day 3: Albany, NY
Day 4: Kingston, NY
Day 5: Sleepy Hollow, NY
Day 6: Hudson River Cruising
Day 7: New York City Return
Mid-Atlantic Inland Passage
Cruising along the Intracoastal Waterway is an enchanting experience with stops in the 400 year-old seaport of Norfolk, Oriental with its 18th century colonial homes, Morehead and Beaufort with history and homes dating back to the 1700's, the alluring shops and museums of Wilmington, the excitement of Myrtle Beach, and stately Charleston. This cruise offers something for everyone.
Day-By-Day Itinerary (or reverse):
Day 1: Baltimore, MD cruising through Chesapeake Bay
Day 2: Norfolk, VA
Day 3: Oriental, NC
Day 4: Morehead City / Beaufort, NC
Day 5: Wilmington, NC
Day 6: Myrtle Beach, SC
Day 7: Charleston, SC
Day 8: Charleston Disembark

Cruise down the north-flowing St. John's River, which was selected as one of 14 American Heritage Rivers in the United States. The cruise travels through the heart of the Ocala National Forest, teaming with wildlife such as bald eagles, great white herons, alligators, and the Florida panther. Palatka was once known as "The Gem of the St. John's", and Ravine Gardens State Park is still stunning with over 100,000 azaleas and other subtropical plants. The cruise also visits Green Cove Springs, home to a cool mineral springs, shimmering lakes, and beautiful forests. St. Augustine, established in 1565, is America's oldest surviving European settlement. Finally, Amelia Island features a lovely historical center with St. Peter's Episcopal Church and 16 blocks of restored 19th century Victorian homes and shops.
Day-By-Day Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart Jacksonville Area
Day 2: St. John's River, Cruise to Palatka, FL
Day 3: Palatka / Lake George, FL (Ocala National Forest)
Day 4: Green Cove Springs, FL
Day 5: St. Augustine, FL
Day 6: Cruise to Tolomato River
Day 7: Amelia Island, FL
Day 8: Return Jacksonville, FL

East Coast Inland Passage
This American Cruise Lines majestic cruise of the east coast takes you through the entire eastern coastal waterway system of connecting rivers, bays, and canals from Baltimore, MD to Jacksonville, FL.
Day-By-Day Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart Baltimore, MD and cruise to Norfolk, VA
Day 2: Norfolk, VA
Day 3: Oriental, NC
Day 4: Morehead City, NC
Day 5: Wilmington, NC
Day 6: Myrtle Beach, NC
Day 7: Cruise to Charleston, SC
Day 8: Charleston, SC
Day 9: Beaufort, SC
Day 10: Daufuskie Island and Hilton Head, SC
Day 11: Savannah, GA
Day 12: St Simons Island, GA
Day 13: Jekyll Island, GA
Day 14: Amelia Island, FL
Day 15: Jacksonville, FL








American Star
2010 Schedule
Sail Date Itinerary
Apr 03 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
Apr 04 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Apr 10 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
Apr 17 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
Apr 24 7N Jacksonville, FL Great Rivers of Florida
May 01 14N Jacksonville, FL East Coast Inland Passage
May 01 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
May 08 7N Charleston, SC Mid Atlantic Inland Passage
May 15 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
May 22 6N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
May 30 6N Providence, RI New England Islands
Jun 05 6N Providence, RI New England Islands
Jun 13 6N Bangor, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Jun 19 7N Bangor, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Jun 26 7N Bangor, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Jul 03 7N Bangor, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Jul 10 7N Bangor, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Jul 17 7N Bangor, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Jul 24 7N Bangor, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Jul 31 7N Bangor, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Aug 07 7N Bangor, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Aug 14 7N Bangor, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Aug 21 7N Bangor, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Aug 28 7N Bangor, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Sept 04 7N Bangor, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Sept 11 7N Bangor, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Sept 18 7N Bangor, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Sept 25 6N Bangor, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Oct 03 6N Providence, RI Hudson River Fall Foliage
Oct 09 7N New York City, NY Hudson River Fall Foliage
Oct 16 6N New York City, NY Hudson River Fall Foliage
Oct 24 6N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Oct 30 7N Baltimore, MD Mid Atlantic Inland Passage
Oct 30 14N Baltimore, MD East Coast Inland Passage
Nov 06 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
Nov 13 7N St. Augustine, FL Great Rivers of Florida
Nov 20 7N Sanford, FL (Orlando area) Great Rivers of Florida
Nov 27 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
Dec 04 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
Dec 11 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
Dec 23 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
Dec 30 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
American Spirit
2010 Schedule
Sail Date Itinerary
Feb 27 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
Mar 06 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
Mar 13 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
Mar 20 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
Mar 27 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
Apr 03 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
Apr 10 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
Apr 17 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
Apr 24 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
May 01 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
May 08 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
May 15 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
May 15 14N Jacksonville, FL East Coast Inland Passage
May 22 7N Charleston, SC Mid Atlantic Inland Passage
May 29 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Jun 05 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Jun 12 6N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Jun 20 6N Providence, RI New England Islands
Jun 26 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Jul 03 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Jul 10 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Jul 17 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Jul 24 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Jul 31 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Aug 07 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Aug 14 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Aug 21 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Aug 28 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Sept 04 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Sept 11 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Sept 18 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Sept 25 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Oct 02 7N Providence, RI Hudson River Fall Foliage
Oct 09 7N New York City, NY Hudson River Fall Foliage
Oct 16 7N New York City, NY Hudson River Fall Foliage
Oct 23 6N New York City, NY Hudson River Fall Foliage
Oct 31 6N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Nov 06 14N Baltimore, MD East Coast Inland Passage
Nov 06 7N Baltimore, MD Mid Atlantic Inland Passage
Nov 13 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
Nov 20 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
Nov 27 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
Dec 04 7N St. Augustine, FL Great Rivers of Florida
Dec 11 7N Sanford, FL (Orlando area) Great Rivers of Florida
Dec 23 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
Dec 30 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
American Glory
2010 Schedule
Sail Date Itinerary
Feb 13
7N Jacksonville, FL Great Rivers of Florida
Feb 20
7N Jacksonville, FL Great Rivers of Florida
Feb 27
7N Jacksonville, FL Great Rivers of Florida
Mar 06
7N Jacksonville, FL Great Rivers of Florida
Mar 13
7N Jacksonville, FL Great Rivers of Florida
Mar 20
7N Jacksonville, FL Great Rivers of Florida
Mar 27
7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
Apr 03
7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
Apr 10
7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
Apr 17
7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
Apr 24
7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
May 01 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
May 08 14N Jacksonville, FL East Coast Inland Passage
May 08 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
May 15 7N Charleston, SC Mid Atlantic Inland Passage
May 22 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
May 29 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Jun 05 6N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Jun 13 6N Providence, RI New England Islands
Jun 19 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Jun 26 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Jul 03 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Jul 10 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Jul 17 7N Providence, RI New England Islands
Jul 24 10N Providence, RI Grand New England
Aug 04 10N Bangor, ME Grand New England
Aug 14 10N Providence, RI Grand New England
Aug 25 10N Bangor, ME Grand New England
Sept 04 10N Providence, RI Grand New England
Sept 14 10N Bangor, ME Grand New England
Sept 25 7N New York City, NY Hudson River Fall Foliage
Oct 02 7N New York City, NY Hudson River Fall Foliage
Oct 09 7N New York City, NY Hudson River Fall Foliage
Oct 23 6N New York City, NY Hudson River Fall Foliage
Oct 31 6N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Nov 06 14N Baltimore, MD East Coast Inland Passage
Nov 06 7N Baltimore, MD Mid Atlantic Inland Passage
Nov 13 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
Nov 20 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
Nov 27 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
Dec 04 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
Dec 11 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
Dec 23 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic Antebellum South
Dec 30 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
American Eagle
2010 Schedule
Sail Date Itinerary
Jun 26 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Jul 03 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Jul 10 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Jul 17 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Jul 24 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Jul 31 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Aug 07 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Aug 14 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Aug 21 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Aug 28 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Sept 04 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Sept 11 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Sept 18 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Sept 25 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Oct 02 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Oct 09 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Oct 16 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Oct 23 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Oct 30 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Nov 06 7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
Nov 13 14N Baltimore, MD East Coast Inland Passage
Nov 13 7N Baltimore, MD Mid Atlantic Inland Passage
Nov 20 7N Charleston, SC Historic Antebellum South
American Cruise Lines: Ship -- American Spirit

Onboard Experience
A personalized experience awaits you on an American Cruise Lines ship, with one crew member for each 2 passengers. Less people also allows for more satisfying daily activities since there are less persons on shore excursions and there can be more one-on-one time with naturalists and historians.
An all American crew makes communication more simple and cruising on American rivers and waterways means no passports are required.
Corporations like to book cruises on American ships because the meetings can be deducted on their taxes.
Naturalists & Historians: Carefully selected “enlighteners”- naturalists, historians, and other experts – to join you onboard to enhance your cruise experience. During informal lectures, open discussions and activities, they bring the local history, nature and culture alive with their knowledge and passion for American heritage. They also lead shore excursions, giving guests behind-the-scenes tours of some of America’s best-kept secrets and favorite treasures.
Onboard Activities: Evening activities and entertainment onboard are just as unique as the ports visited, and include lectures, guest musicians from the local towns, demonstrations, minor theatrical performances and games. Each activity is rich in history and culture, and is designed to highlight the areas visited. You’ll find the absence of casinos, glitzy shows and discos to be much appreciated. The library and numerous lounges found on each vessel are ideal for curling up with a good book, and the observation decks serve as perfect vista points for the passing scenery and wildlife.
Dining Experience: The dining experience with American Cruise Lines is a very special one. Each ship has a spacious dining salon that seats all passengers at one time. Highly skilled chefs trained at the some of the most prestigious Culinary Institutes prepare each meal to order with the utmost care and quality. There are a variety of choices at every meal that frequently include a specialty dish highlighting flavors from the local region. The young, all-American dining room staff is always friendly and accommodating, and eager to pamper you, making sure that your dining experience is just the way you like it.

Grand New England
Discover the majestic seafaring heritage of coastal towns and quaint island villages on the 10-night Grand New England Odyssey. Your elegant small ship will dock in the heart of each historic harbor, amidst working boats and luxurious private yachts. Steps away you'll find whaling and maritime museums, scenic bluffs and beaches, cobblestone streets and unique shops.
By meticulously selecting the most captivating ports of call from southern New England to Maine, this epic cruise invites you to discover America's birthplace and savor the local cuisine, from the succulent lobsters of the Penobscot Bay and a warm slice of fresh blueberry pie, to the best chowders of Nantucket.
Your one-way journey begins either in Providence, RI or Bangor, ME and harbor hops along the historic coastline to such legendary destinations of Bar Harbor, Martha's Vineyard, Rockland, Nantucket and Camden, to name a few. You'll linger in these summer paradises, with plenty of opportunity to explore on your own or participate in shore excursions led by guides whose expertise is informed by generations of native lore and a passion for the past. As you cruise through the Cape Cod Canal and sail around the islets that skirt the coast of Maine you'll want to keep a lookout for the whales, seals and puffins that frequent New England's northern waters.
From beautifully preserved historic districts to the enticing delights of small shops and farm markets, to the breathtaking natural splendor of national parks, your cruise will leave you with enduring, resonant recollections of this wonderful corner of America.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Providence, RI
Day 2: Nantucket, MA
Day 3: Martha's Vineyard, MA
Day 4: Portland, ME
Day 5: Boothbay Harbor, ME
Day 6: Bar Harbor, ME
Day 7: Rockland, ME
Day 8: Camden, ME
Day 9: Belfast, ME
Day 10: Bangor, ME






NOTE: Itineraries Subject To Change
Itineraries Subject To Change
Photos Courtesy Of American Cruise Lines
American Star & American Spirit Deck Plan
What Is Included In An American Cruise Lines Cruise?
- Large accommodations over 220 square feet
- Delectable dining, including wine with lunch & dinner
- Complimentary cocktail party each evening
- Naturatlist and Historian
- Low key entertainment with lecturers, guitarist, etc.





American Independence
2010 Schedule
Sail Date Itinerary
June 12
7N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
June 23 10N Providence, RI Grand New England
July 3 7N Portland, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
July 10 7N Portland, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
July 17 7N Portland, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
July 24 7N Portland, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
July 31 7N Portland, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
August 7 7N Portland, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
August 14 7N Portland, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
August 21 7N Portland, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
August 28 7N Portland, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Sept 4 7N Portland, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Sept 11 7N Portland, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Sept 18 7N Portland, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
Sept 25 6N Portland, ME Maine Coast & Harbors
October 3 6N New York City, NY Hudson River
October 9 7N New York City, NY Hudson River
October 16, 7N New York City, NY Hudson River
October 24 6N Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Bay
October 30 7N Baltimore, MD Mid-Atlantic Inland Passage
October 30 14N Baltimore, MD East Coast Inland Passage
Nov 6 7N Charleston, SC Historic South & Golden Isles
Nov 13 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic South & Golden Isles
Nov 20 7N Charleston, SC Historic South & Golden Isles
Nov 27 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic South & Golden Isles
Dec 4 7N Charleston, SC Historic South & Golden Isles
Dec 11 7N Jacksonville, FL Historic South & Golden Isles
Dec 19 7N Charleston, SC Historic South & Golden Isles
Dec 26 7 Jacksonville, FL Historic South & Golden Isles

Standard Ship Features
- Oversized staterooms – largest in industry
- Most with private balconies
- Flat screen satellite TV and DVD players in all staterooms
- Wireless internet access shipwide
- Hairdryers in all staterooms
- Individual climate control in all staterooms
- 4 decks / elevators to all decks
- Large, glass-enclosed single seating dining salon
- Designed and built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp., Salisbury, MD
- Variety of 6-, 7- and 14-night cruise itineraries
The New American Independence
This ship is larger than the American Spirit, the American Star, the American Glory and the American Eagle. Therefore, the interior areas -- including staterooms and balconies are more spacious and deluxe. It is also fully stabilized with Rolls Royce stabilizers. While United States rivers offer smooth sailing, these stabilizers will allow the vessel to sail, comfortably, to even more fascinating destinations.