Signature highlights
A classic paddlewheel exterior is paired with a glass-enclosed restaurant, three guest lounges, a study, fitness center, and open sun deck.
American Splendor
American Splendor is an 180-guest American Cruise Lines river cruise ship, in service since 2016. This page lists 119 upcoming departures across 12 itineraries in US Gulf & Rivers, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
Live Position ● 33 minutes ago
Heading to: SAVANNAH,TNCurrently on: Tennessee Rivers Cruise (8 nights) — En route to Paducah, KY — last stop Savannah, TN
Chattanooga, TN
→ Decatur, AL
→ Florence, AL
→ Savannah, TN
→ Paducah, KY
→ Nashville, TN
→ Nashville, TN
9.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About American Splendor
American Splendor is a U.S.-built paddlewheeler operated by American Cruise Lines. Built in 2016, the six-deck riverboat carries up to 180 guests in 98 staterooms and combines a traditional stern-paddlewheel profile with contemporary river-cruise spaces. Passenger facilities include a glass-enclosed restaurant, three principal lounges, a quiet study, fitness center, sun deck, and self-service laundry. Accommodations range from single waterview rooms to balcony cabins and veranda suites; most balcony categories use floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. Elevator service reaches all passenger decks.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- American Cruise Lines
- Builder / shipyard
- Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, Maryland, United States
- Registry / flag
- United States
- MMSI
- 367710540
- Previous names
- America
Onboard Experience
Dining
The ship has one glass-enclosed restaurant with open seating and panoramic river views. American Cruise Lines describes menus as American specialties using locally sourced ingredients.
Entertainment
The bow-facing River Lounge serves as an evening entertainment venue. Additional social spaces include the Sky Lounge, Paddlewheel Lounge, and Midship Lounge.
Staterooms & suites
Accommodation types include Veranda Suite, Premium Balcony, Deluxe Balcony, Standard Balcony, Standard Waterview, Single Balcony, and Single Waterview. Veranda Suites are at least 360 square feet, while balcony categories feature private outdoor space.
Pools, spa & wellness
A fitness center and open sun deck are available; self-service guest laundry is also listed among onboard facilities.
Accessibility
American Cruise Lines states that elevator access is available to all passenger decks.
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Itineraries & Sailings
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Next: Nov 16, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Oct 20, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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Knoxville, TN, Pigeon Forge, TN, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Chattanooga, TN +5 more
Next: Oct 10, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Oct 6, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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Next: Oct 13, 2026
21 upcoming departures
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Next: Oct 6, 2026
21 upcoming departures