Signature highlights
The ship is scheduled to debut in 2027 on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Its design emphasizes unusually spacious accommodations, panoramic river views, a multistory glass atrium, and outdoor observation spaces.
American Anthem
American Anthem is an 180-guest American Cruise Lines river cruise ship, in service since 2027. This page lists 109 upcoming departures across 7 itineraries in Mexico & Pacific Coast, day by day and port by port.
American Anthem at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 38%
A small expedition-size ship at 5,148 gross tons — #344 of 565 ships we track. 29 tons of ship per guest.
About American Anthem
American Anthem is a planned 2027 American Cruise Lines riverboat designed for Columbia and Snake Rivers voyages. The 180-guest vessel combines an intimate scale with spacious private-balcony accommodations, multiple lounges, observation areas, a glass atrium, fitness facilities, and elevator access to passenger decks. Its standout accommodation is a Signature Suite exceeding 1,500 square feet. American Anthem is being built in the United States by Chesapeake Shipbuilding and is expected to operate under the U.S. flag.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- American Cruise Lines
- Builder / shipyard
- Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, Maryland, USA
- Registry / flag
- United States
- Draft
- 2.4 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
Features a main dining venue and a casual café, with multiple indoor and outdoor gathering areas.
Entertainment
Public areas include lounges, observation decks, a multistory glass atrium, and an outdoor walking track. No dedicated theater or production venue was identified in the reviewed sources.
Staterooms & suites
Accommodations are designed with private balconies. The Signature Suite exceeds 1,500 square feet and includes panoramic views, a wraparound balcony, living and dining areas, a wet bar, and a spa-style bathroom.
For families
The ship is designed primarily for adult-oriented small-ship river cruising; no dedicated children's facilities are published.
Pools, spa & wellness
Includes a fitness center and an outdoor walking track.
Accessibility
Elevator access is provided to all passenger decks, according to the operator.
Environmental features
The operator describes the ship as incorporating updated environmental standards and advanced onboard technology, but detailed technical sustainability specifications were not published in the reviewed sources.
History & sister ships
Other American Riverboat ships
Where American Anthem sails, month by month
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| US Gulf & Rivers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Mexico & Pacific Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Apr 23, 2027
39 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Apr 16, 2027
40 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 25, 2028
8 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: May 14, 2027
5 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Jackson, WY, Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks, Yellowstone National Park, Experience Yellowstone National Park +9 more
Next: Jun 10, 2028
8 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Jun 9, 2028
8 upcoming departures
All 7 itineraries and their departure dates
- Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise 23 Apr 2027, 7 May 2027, 4 Jun 2027, 18 Jun 2027, 16 Jul 2027, 13 Aug 2027, 10 Sep 2027, 8 Oct 2027, 22 Oct 2027, 5 Nov 2027, 21 Apr 2028, 5 May 2028, 19 May 2028, 2 Jun 2028, 16 Jun 2028, 30 Jun 2028, 14 Jul 2028, 28 Jul 2028, 11 Aug 2028, 25 Aug 2028, 8 Sep 2028, 22 Sep 2028, 6 Oct 2028, 20 Oct 2028, 3 Nov 2028, 28 Apr 2029, 12 May 2029, 26 May 2029, 9 Jun 2029, 23 Jun 2029, 7 Jul 2029, 21 Jul 2029, 4 Aug 2029, 18 Aug 2029, 1 Sep 2029, 15 Sep 2029, 29 Sep 2029, 13 Oct 2029, 27 Oct 2029
- Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise 16 Apr 2027, 30 Apr 2027, 28 May 2027, 11 Jun 2027, 9 Jul 2027, 6 Aug 2027, 3 Sep 2027, 1 Oct 2027, 15 Oct 2027, 29 Oct 2027, 14 Apr 2028, 28 Apr 2028, 12 May 2028, 26 May 2028, 9 Jun 2028, 23 Jun 2028, 7 Jul 2028, 21 Jul 2028, 4 Aug 2028, 18 Aug 2028, 1 Sep 2028, 15 Sep 2028, 29 Sep 2028, 13 Oct 2028, 27 Oct 2028, 21 Apr 2029, 5 May 2029, 19 May 2029, 2 Jun 2029, 16 Jun 2029, 30 Jun 2029, 14 Jul 2029, 28 Jul 2029, 11 Aug 2029, 25 Aug 2029, 8 Sep 2029, 22 Sep 2029, 6 Oct 2029, 20 Oct 2029, 3 Nov 2029
- Columbia River Gorge Cruise 25 Mar 2028, 30 Mar 2028, 4 Apr 2028, 9 Apr 2028, 1 Apr 2029, 6 Apr 2029, 11 Apr 2029, 16 Apr 2029
- Grand Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise 14 May 2027, 25 Jun 2027, 23 Jul 2027, 20 Aug 2027, 17 Sep 2027
- National Parks & Legendary Rivers 10 Jun 2028, 24 Jun 2028, 8 Jul 2028, 22 Jul 2028, 5 Aug 2028, 19 Aug 2028, 2 Sep 2028, 16 Sep 2028
- National Parks & Legendary Rivers 9 Jun 2028, 23 Jun 2028, 7 Jul 2028, 21 Jul 2028, 4 Aug 2028, 18 Aug 2028, 1 Sep 2028, 15 Sep 2028
- National Parks & Legendary Rivers 27 May 2028
All Upcoming Departures
American Anthem FAQ
What flag does American Anthem sail under?
American Anthem is registered in United States.
How many passengers does American Anthem hold?
American Anthem carries about 180 guests.
How old is American Anthem?
American Anthem entered service in 2027.
How big is American Anthem?
At 5,148 gross tons and 82 m long, American Anthem is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 38% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.