Signature highlights
Catamaran hull for stable inland and coastal cruising; shallow-draft design; bow observation area; open-air sun deck with walking track; stern activity and tender platform; elevator access; 56 staterooms.
American Legend
American Legend is a 100-guest American Cruise Lines cruise ship, in service since 2024. This page lists 142 upcoming departures across 22 itineraries in Canada & New England, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Scenic coastal and river cruising
✓ Solo travelers wanting unusually spacious cabins
✓ Travelers who prefer intimate ships
American Legend at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 30%
A small expedition-size ship at 3,344 gross tons — #390 of 566 ships we track. 33 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Scenic coastal and river cruising
- Solo travelers wanting unusually spacious cabins
- Travelers who prefer intimate ships
- Guests who enjoy outdoor observation areas
- Passengers seeking included dining and onboard activities
Think twice if you want
- Travelers wanting pools or water slides
- Guests seeking large-ship nightlife
- Families needing dedicated kids facilities
- Passengers preferring many specialty restaurants
- Travelers wanting extensive shopping onboard
Live Position ● 41 minutes ago
Heading to: BRUSNSWICK, GACurrently on: East Coast Inland Passage Cruise (14 nights) — En route to Amelia Island, FL — last stop Baltimore, MD
Coming up
- Fernandina Beach end of cruise
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About American Legend
American Legend is a 2024-built Coastal Cat operated by American Cruise Lines for small-ship voyages on U.S. rivers, waterways, and coastal routes. The 100-guest catamaran has 56 staterooms, most with private balconies, and is designed for access to smaller ports and shallow waterways. Passengers can expect panoramic observation areas, spacious lounges, a sun deck, fitness facilities, an activity and tender platform, and an intimate onboard atmosphere. The ship entered service with its inaugural cruise from Florida on November 25, 2024.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- American Cruise Lines
- Builder / shipyard
- Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, Maryland, USA
- Registry / flag
- United States (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- MMSI
- 368385810
Onboard Experience
For families
The ship offers a small-ship setting with outdoor viewing areas, an activity platform, kayaks, and shore-oriented exploration facilities; no dedicated children's club or children's program was identified.
Pools, spa & wellness
Onboard wellness facilities include a fitness center with cardio equipment, free weights, and resistance-training equipment, plus outdoor walking and relaxation areas.
Accessibility
The ship has elevator access between passenger decks and one wheelchair-accessible stateroom is reported by the ship reference source. Passengers should confirm current accessibility arrangements directly with American Cruise Lines.
Environmental features
No vessel-specific sustainability specification was located. The ship is U.S.-built and U.S.-flagged and is designed for domestic river and coastal operation.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 4
Sun Deck Sky Walk Grand Suite Sky SuiteDeck 3
Sky Lounge Back Porch Café Vista Balcony Single BalconyDeck 2
Bow Terrace Chart Room Fitness Center The Study Premium Balcony Single BalconyDeck 1
Chesapeake Lounge Restaurant Ship's Office Guest Services Guest LaundryView the official American Legend deck plans from American Cruise Lines →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand SuiteTwo-room suite with separate bedroom and living room; private balcony. | Suite | 550 sq ft | 4 |
| Sky SuiteSuite with sitting area, bedroom area and private balcony. | Suite | 440 sq ft | 4 |
| Vista BalconyBalcony stateroom with open floor plan and private balcony. | Balcony | 300 sq ft | 3 |
| Premium BalconyBalcony stateroom with full-size furnishings and private balcony. | Balcony | 300 sq ft | 2 |
Dining, bars & venues
9 included 0 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Restaurant
Included
Glass-enclosed main restaurant serving meals with scenic views.
Back Porch Café
Included
Outdoor café serving lighter fare such as sandwiches, burgers and salads.
Bars & lounges
Sky Lounge
Varies
Aft lounge with panoramic windows and access to an outdoor terrace.
History & sister ships
Other Coastal Cat ships
Where American Legend sails, month by month
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| Canada & New England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Caribbean | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Jun 19, 2027
7 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 6, 2028
2 upcoming departures
All 22 itineraries and their departure dates
- American Revolution Cruise 17 Apr 2027, 7 May 2027, 31 Oct 2028, 30 Oct 2029
- American Revolution Cruise 7 Apr 2027, 27 Apr 2027, 17 May 2027
- Cape Codder Cruise 19 Jun 2027, 26 Jun 2027, 3 Jul 2027, 10 Jul 2027, 30 Jun 2028, 7 Jul 2028, 14 Jul 2028
- Chesapeake Bay Cruise 10 May 2028, 17 May 2028, 24 May 2028, 31 May 2028, 8 May 2029, 15 May 2029, 22 May 2029, 29 May 2029
- East Coast Inland Passage Cruise 24 Mar 2027, 8 Mar 2028, 20 Mar 2029
- East Coast Inland Passage Cruise 8 Nov 2027
- East Coast Inland Passage Cruise 10 Nov 2028, 9 Nov 2029
- Hudson River Fall Foliage 2026 Cruise 6 Oct 2028, 20 Oct 2028
- Hudson River Fall Foliage 2026 Cruise 29 Sep 2028, 13 Oct 2028
- Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise 2 Oct 2027, 9 Oct 2027, 16 Oct 2027, 23 Oct 2027, 30 Oct 2027, 7 Oct 2028, 14 Oct 2028, 5 Oct 2029, 12 Oct 2029
- Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise 25 Sep 2027, 30 Sep 2028, 28 Sep 2029
- Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise 21 Oct 2028, 19 Oct 2029
- New England Islands Cruise 31 Jul 2027, 4 Aug 2028, 29 Jun 2029
- New England Islands Cruise 18 Sep 2027, 22 Sep 2028, 21 Sep 2029
- New England Islands Cruise 7 Aug 2027, 14 Aug 2027, 21 Aug 2027, 28 Aug 2027, 4 Sep 2027, 11 Sep 2027, 11 Aug 2028, 18 Aug 2028, 25 Aug 2028, 1 Sep 2028, 8 Sep 2028, 15 Sep 2028, 6 Jul 2029, 13 Jul 2029, 20 Jul 2029, 27 Jul 2029, 3 Aug 2029, 10 Aug 2029, 17 Aug 2029, 24 Aug 2029, 31 Aug 2029, 7 Sep 2029, 14 Sep 2029
- Northeast Harbors Cruise 5 Jun 2027, 17 Jul 2027, 16 Jun 2028, 21 Jul 2028, 15 Jun 2029
- Northeast Harbors Cruise 29 May 2027, 12 Jun 2027, 24 Jul 2027, 9 Jun 2028, 23 Jun 2028, 28 Jul 2028, 8 Jun 2029, 22 Jun 2029
- Potomac River & Chesapeake Bay Cruise 29 Mar 2028, 12 Apr 2028, 26 Apr 2028, 10 Apr 2029, 24 Apr 2029
- Potomac River & Chesapeake Bay Cruise 22 Mar 2028, 5 Apr 2028, 19 Apr 2028, 3 May 2028, 3 Apr 2029, 17 Apr 2029, 1 May 2029
- Southeast Sea Islands Cruise 14 Nov 2026, 28 Nov 2026, 12 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026, 27 Jan 2027, 10 Feb 2027, 24 Feb 2027, 10 Mar 2027, 22 Nov 2027, 6 Dec 2027, 20 Dec 2027, 23 Feb 2028, 24 Nov 2028, 8 Dec 2028, 22 Dec 2028, 6 Feb 2029, 20 Feb 2029, 6 Mar 2029, 23 Nov 2029, 7 Dec 2029, 21 Dec 2029
- Southeast Sea Islands Cruise 29 Dec 2029
- Southeast Sea Islands Cruise 21 Nov 2026, 5 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026, 3 Feb 2027, 17 Feb 2027, 3 Mar 2027, 17 Mar 2027, 29 Nov 2027, 13 Dec 2027, 27 Dec 2027, 16 Feb 2028, 1 Mar 2028, 1 Dec 2028, 15 Dec 2028, 29 Dec 2028, 13 Feb 2029, 27 Feb 2029, 13 Mar 2029, 30 Nov 2029, 14 Dec 2029
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American Legend FAQ
What flag does American Legend sail under?
American Legend is registered in United States.
How many passengers does American Legend hold?
American Legend carries about 100 guests with roughly 50 crew.
How old is American Legend?
American Legend entered service in 2024.
How big is American Legend?
At 3,344 gross tons and 74 m long, American Legend is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 30% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on American Legend?
Casual resort attire is recommended onboard and ashore. For dinner, the line suggests polished casual clothing such as a sports shirt and slacks or a dress or top with slacks.
Are meals included on American Legend?
Yes. The standard fare includes meals, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and the ship's included dining venues, including the Restaurant and Back Porch Café.
Are gratuities included?
Yes. American Cruise Lines states that onboard gratuities are included in the fare.
Is Wi-Fi available on American Legend?
Yes. American Cruise Lines provides Starlink Wi-Fi on its ships as part of the cruise experience.
Is American Legend accessible?
The ship has elevator access between passenger decks, and American Cruise Lines states that accessible rooms and wheelchair-accessible lounges, sun decks and dining areas are available. Passengers should discuss specific mobility needs with the line before booking.
Are there facilities for children on American Legend?
The ship's listed onboard facilities do not include a dedicated kids club or children's play area.