Signature highlights
A five-story glass atrium, opening bow with retractable gangway, outdoor lounges, and a top-deck Skywalk are documented features.
American Jazz
Live Position ● 3 hours ago
Heading to: KALAMA, WACurrently on: National Parks & Legendary Rivers (14 nights)
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Moored
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About American Jazz
American Jazz is a U.S.-flagged modern riverboat built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding for American Cruise Lines and delivered in August 2020. The 180-guest vessel has 99 balcony-equipped staterooms, a six-deck layout, and a central multistory glass atrium. It is designed for overnight cruising on U.S. inland waterways, with an opening bow and retractable gangway intended to simplify shoreside access. Passenger spaces include indoor and outdoor lounges, a dining room, outdoor café, fitness center, and wellness-yoga studio.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- American Cruise Lines
- Builder / shipyard
- Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, Maryland, United States
- Registry / flag
- United States (Wilmington, Delaware)
- Call sign
- WDL4897
- MMSI
- 368135920
Onboard Experience
Dining
The ship has a grand dining room and a casual outdoor café; the operator also lists multiple dining venues.
Entertainment
Several indoor and outdoor lounges provide the principal shared social spaces on board.
Staterooms & suites
There are 99 staterooms, each with a private balcony and full-size sliding glass doors. Published accommodation sizes range from 250 to 650 square feet.
Pools, spa & wellness
American Jazz has a fitness center and a wellness-yoga studio.
Accessibility
The operator states that elevator access serves all passenger decks.
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