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American Encore

American Cruise Lines

159 upcoming departures · 4 itineraries

American Encore is an 180-guest American Cruise Lines river cruise ship, in service since 2026. This page lists 159 upcoming departures across 4 itineraries in Mexico & Pacific Coast, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

Class American Riverboat

Built 2026

Gross Tonnage 5,148

Guests 180

Crew 43

Length 82.0 m

Beam 17.1 m

Decks 5

Live Position ● 12 hours ago

Heading to: THE DALLES

Currently on: Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise (8 nights) — En route to Pendleton, OR / Richland, WA — last stop Clarkston, WA

Clarkston, WA → Pendleton, OR / Richland, WA → Hood River, OR → Kalama, WA → Astoria, OR → Portland, OR

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Position data may be outdated.

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About American Encore

American Encore is a new American Cruise Lines riverboat built for U.S. waterways and introduced in 2026. Designed for 180 guests, it emphasizes unusually spacious accommodations, private balconies, expansive lounges, panoramic viewing areas, and modern accessibility. The ship was purpose-built at Chesapeake Shipbuilding for Columbia and Snake Rivers cruising, with a five-deck layout and a large Signature Suite. Its intimate scale and all-balcony accommodations create a more residential, yacht-like experience than a conventional ocean cruise ship.

Ship at a Glance

Operator: American Cruise Lines
Builder / shipyard: Chesapeake Shipbuilding
Registry / flag: United States
Call sign: WDQ7224
MMSI: 368450870

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

Five passenger decks, 180-guest capacity, all-balcony accommodations, a multi-story glass atrium, spacious indoor and outdoor lounges, a top-deck observation area, and a 1,500-square-foot Signature Suite.

Dining

Multiple dining venues include a main restaurant with broad river views and a casual café.

Entertainment

Public areas include lounges, a chart room, a game room, a study, and a top-deck observation lounge; onboard programming emphasizes music, history, lectures, and regional interpretation.

Staterooms & suites

All accommodations feature private balconies. Categories include balcony staterooms, single balconies, Sky Suites, Grand Suites, and the expansive Signature Suite with separate living and bedroom areas.

For families

No dedicated children’s facilities or children’s programming are publicly listed.

Pools, spa & wellness

The ship has a fitness center and a top-deck walking route.

Accessibility

Elevator access is provided to all passenger decks.

Environmental features

American Cruise Lines describes the ship as incorporating current environmental standards, energy-efficient operations, and advanced onboard technology intended to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Explore This Ship

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Itineraries & Sailings

Ports of Call

Clarkston, WA, Pendleton, OR / Richland, WA, Hood River, OR, Kalama, WA +2 more

Next: Sep 29, 2026

55 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Portland, OR, Astoria, OR, Kalama, WA, The Dalles, OR +3 more

Next: Sep 22, 2026

55 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Jackson, WY, Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks, Yellowstone National Park, Experience Yellowstone National Park +9 more

Next: Jun 19, 2027

24 upcoming departures

Ports of Call

Portland, OR, Astoria, OR, Kalama, WA, The Dalles, OR +10 more

Next: Jun 4, 2027

25 upcoming departures

All Upcoming Departures

Departure	Return	Itinerary	Nights	Region	Book
Sep 22, 2026	Sep 30, 2026	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Sold out
Sep 29, 2026	Oct 7, 2026	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Oct 6, 2026	Oct 14, 2026	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Sold out
Oct 13, 2026	Oct 21, 2026	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Oct 20, 2026	Oct 28, 2026	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Oct 27, 2026	Nov 4, 2026	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Sold out
Nov 3, 2026	Nov 11, 2026	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Nov 10, 2026	Nov 18, 2026	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Mar 26, 2027	Apr 3, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Apr 2, 2027	Apr 10, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Apr 9, 2027	Apr 17, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Apr 16, 2027	Apr 24, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Apr 23, 2027	May 1, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Apr 30, 2027	May 8, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
May 7, 2027	May 15, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
May 14, 2027	May 22, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Sold out
May 21, 2027	May 29, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
May 28, 2027	Jun 5, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jun 4, 2027	Jun 12, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Jun 4, 2027	Jun 19, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Sold out
Jun 11, 2027	Jun 19, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Sold out
Jun 18, 2027	Jun 26, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Jun 18, 2027	Jul 3, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jun 19, 2027	Jul 3, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Sold out
Jun 25, 2027	Jul 3, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 2, 2027	Jul 10, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Jul 2, 2027	Jul 17, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 3, 2027	Jul 17, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Sold out
Jul 9, 2027	Jul 17, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 16, 2027	Jul 24, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Jul 16, 2027	Jul 31, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 17, 2027	Jul 31, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Sold out
Jul 23, 2027	Jul 31, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 30, 2027	Aug 7, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Jul 30, 2027	Aug 14, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 31, 2027	Aug 14, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 6, 2027	Aug 14, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 13, 2027	Aug 21, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Aug 13, 2027	Aug 28, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 14, 2027	Aug 28, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Sold out
Aug 20, 2027	Aug 28, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 27, 2027	Sep 4, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Aug 27, 2027	Sep 11, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 28, 2027	Sep 11, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Sold out
Sep 3, 2027	Sep 11, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Sold out
Sep 10, 2027	Sep 18, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Sold out
Sep 10, 2027	Sep 25, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Sold out
Sep 11, 2027	Sep 25, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Sold out
Sep 17, 2027	Sep 25, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Sold out
Sep 24, 2027	Oct 2, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Sep 24, 2027	Oct 9, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Sold out
Sep 25, 2027	Oct 9, 2027	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Oct 1, 2027	Oct 9, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Oct 8, 2027	Oct 16, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Oct 15, 2027	Oct 23, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Oct 22, 2027	Oct 30, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Oct 29, 2027	Nov 6, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Nov 5, 2027	Nov 13, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Nov 12, 2027	Nov 20, 2027	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Mar 24, 2028	Apr 1, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Mar 31, 2028	Apr 8, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Apr 7, 2028	Apr 15, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Apr 14, 2028	Apr 22, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Apr 21, 2028	Apr 29, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Apr 28, 2028	May 6, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
May 5, 2028	May 13, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
May 12, 2028	May 20, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
May 19, 2028	May 27, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
May 26, 2028	Jun 3, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jun 2, 2028	Jun 10, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Jun 2, 2028	Jun 17, 2028	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jun 9, 2028	Jun 17, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jun 16, 2028	Jun 24, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Jun 16, 2028	Jul 1, 2028	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jun 17, 2028	Jul 1, 2028	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jun 23, 2028	Jul 1, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jun 30, 2028	Jul 8, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Jun 30, 2028	Jul 15, 2028	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 1, 2028	Jul 15, 2028	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 7, 2028	Jul 15, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 14, 2028	Jul 22, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Jul 14, 2028	Jul 29, 2028	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 15, 2028	Jul 29, 2028	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 21, 2028	Jul 29, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 28, 2028	Aug 5, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Jul 28, 2028	Aug 12, 2028	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 29, 2028	Aug 12, 2028	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 4, 2028	Aug 12, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 11, 2028	Aug 19, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Aug 11, 2028	Aug 26, 2028	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 12, 2028	Aug 26, 2028	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 18, 2028	Aug 26, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 25, 2028	Sep 2, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Aug 25, 2028	Sep 9, 2028	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 26, 2028	Sep 9, 2028	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Sep 1, 2028	Sep 9, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Sep 8, 2028	Sep 16, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Sep 8, 2028	Sep 23, 2028	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Sep 9, 2028	Sep 23, 2028	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Sep 15, 2028	Sep 23, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Sep 22, 2028	Sep 30, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Sep 23, 2028	Oct 7, 2028	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Sep 29, 2028	Oct 7, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Oct 6, 2028	Oct 14, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Oct 13, 2028	Oct 21, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Oct 20, 2028	Oct 28, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Oct 27, 2028	Nov 4, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Nov 3, 2028	Nov 11, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Nov 10, 2028	Nov 18, 2028	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Mar 26, 2029	Apr 3, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Apr 2, 2029	Apr 10, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Apr 9, 2029	Apr 17, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Apr 16, 2029	Apr 24, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Apr 23, 2029	May 1, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Apr 30, 2029	May 8, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
May 7, 2029	May 15, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
May 14, 2029	May 22, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
May 21, 2029	May 29, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
May 28, 2029	Jun 5, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jun 4, 2029	Jun 12, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Jun 4, 2029	Jun 19, 2029	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jun 5, 2029	Jun 19, 2029	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jun 11, 2029	Jun 19, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jun 18, 2029	Jun 26, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Jun 18, 2029	Jul 3, 2029	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jun 19, 2029	Jul 3, 2029	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jun 25, 2029	Jul 3, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 2, 2029	Jul 10, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Jul 2, 2029	Jul 17, 2029	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 3, 2029	Jul 17, 2029	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 9, 2029	Jul 17, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 16, 2029	Jul 24, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Jul 16, 2029	Jul 31, 2029	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 17, 2029	Jul 31, 2029	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 23, 2029	Jul 31, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 30, 2029	Aug 7, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Jul 30, 2029	Aug 14, 2029	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Jul 31, 2029	Aug 14, 2029	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 6, 2029	Aug 14, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 13, 2029	Aug 21, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Aug 13, 2029	Aug 28, 2029	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 14, 2029	Aug 28, 2029	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 20, 2029	Aug 28, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 27, 2029	Sep 4, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Aug 27, 2029	Sep 11, 2029	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Aug 28, 2029	Sep 11, 2029	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Sep 3, 2029	Sep 11, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Sep 10, 2029	Sep 18, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Sep 10, 2029	Sep 25, 2029	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	15	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Sep 11, 2029	Sep 25, 2029	National Parks & Legendary Rivers	14	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Sep 17, 2029	Sep 25, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Sep 24, 2029	Oct 2, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Oct 1, 2029	Oct 9, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Oct 8, 2029	Oct 16, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Oct 15, 2029	Oct 23, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Oct 22, 2029	Oct 30, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Oct 29, 2029	Nov 6, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →
Nov 5, 2029	Nov 13, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	US Gulf & Rivers	Book →
Nov 12, 2029	Nov 20, 2029	Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise	8	Mexico & Pacific Coast	Book →