Signature highlights
The ship is designed for coastwise sailing with a traditional bow, slightly deeper draft, full stabilization, a bow terrace, multiple lounges, and elevator access to all decks.
American Navigator
American Navigator is a 130-guest American Cruise Lines cruise ship, in service since 2027. This page lists 126 upcoming departures across 19 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port.
American Navigator at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 27%
A small expedition-size ship at 3,000 gross tons — #396 of 565 ships we track. 23 tons of ship per guest.
About American Navigator
American Navigator is a planned Patriot Class coastal ship from American Cruise Lines, scheduled for 2027. Designed for the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, it combines a stabilized hull and deeper-draft bow with an intimate 130-guest layout. The ship is planned with five passenger decks, private-balcony accommodations, panoramic lounges, open-seating dining, and observation spaces suited to scenic coastal cruising.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- American Cruise Lines
- Builder / shipyard
- Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, Maryland, USA
- Registry / flag
- United States
Onboard Experience
Dining
Open-seating dining is planned in a glass-enclosed restaurant serving American specialties, with locally sourced ingredients. A casual café is also planned on the top deck.
Entertainment
The Chesapeake Lounge is intended for evening entertainment and guest enrichment. The Sky Lounge, Chart Room, Bow Terrace, and 360-degree Sky Walk provide additional places to socialize or enjoy scenery.
Staterooms & suites
Planned accommodations include Grand Suites, Sky Suites, Veranda Suites, balcony staterooms, and single balcony rooms. The line describes the accommodations as spacious and balcony-equipped.
For families
American Cruise Lines vessels generally emphasize adult-oriented enrichment and small-ship travel; dedicated children’s facilities are not identified for American Navigator.
Pools, spa & wellness
A fitness center and a 360-degree Sky Walk walking track are planned. No spa is identified.
Accessibility
Elevator access is planned to all five decks. The availability of accessible staterooms has not been consistently documented in independent sources.
Environmental features
American Cruise Lines describes the Patriot Class as incorporating environmentally friendly technology, but ship-specific technical details are not publicly documented.
History & sister ships
Other Patriot Class ships
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Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Jul 30, 2027
11 upcoming departures
All 19 itineraries and their departure dates
- American Revolution Cruise 5 Nov 2027
- American Revolution Cruise 25 Oct 2027
- Cape Codder Cruise 30 Jul 2027, 6 Aug 2027, 13 Aug 2027, 20 Aug 2027, 27 Aug 2027, 3 Sep 2027, 10 Sep 2027, 28 Apr 2028, 27 Apr 2029, 11 May 2029, 20 Jul 2029
- Cape Codder Cruise 30 Jun 2029
- Chesapeake Bay Cruise 11 Nov 2027
- Florida Gulf Coast & Keys Cruise 25 Nov 2027, 9 Dec 2027, 23 Dec 2027, 6 Jan 2028, 20 Jan 2028, 3 Feb 2028, 17 Feb 2028, 2 Mar 2028, 16 Mar 2028, 30 Mar 2028
- Florida Gulf Coast & Keys Cruise 2 Dec 2027, 16 Dec 2027, 30 Dec 2027, 13 Jan 2028, 27 Jan 2028, 10 Feb 2028, 24 Feb 2028, 9 Mar 2028, 23 Mar 2028
- Florida Gulf Coast & Keys Round-Trip Cruise 3 Mar 2029, 3 Nov 2029, 10 Nov 2029
- Florida Gulf Coast & Keys Round-Trip Cruise 26 Nov 2027, 3 Dec 2027, 10 Dec 2027, 17 Dec 2027, 24 Dec 2027, 31 Dec 2027, 7 Jan 2028, 14 Jan 2028, 21 Jan 2028, 28 Jan 2028, 4 Feb 2028, 11 Feb 2028, 18 Feb 2028, 25 Feb 2028, 3 Mar 2028, 10 Mar 2028, 17 Mar 2028, 24 Mar 2028, 31 Mar 2028, 3 Nov 2028, 10 Nov 2028, 17 Nov 2028, 24 Nov 2028, 1 Dec 2028, 8 Dec 2028, 15 Dec 2028, 22 Dec 2028, 29 Dec 2028, 5 Jan 2029, 12 Jan 2029, 19 Jan 2029, 26 Jan 2029, 2 Feb 2029, 9 Feb 2029, 16 Feb 2029, 23 Feb 2029, 9 Mar 2029, 16 Mar 2029, 23 Mar 2029, 30 Mar 2029, 6 Apr 2029, 13 Apr 2029, 20 Apr 2029, 16 Nov 2029, 23 Nov 2029, 30 Nov 2029, 7 Dec 2029, 14 Dec 2029, 21 Dec 2029, 28 Dec 2029
- Grand Florida Coast & Keys Cruise 20 Nov 2027
- Grand Florida Coast & Keys Cruise 3 Nov 2028, 2 Nov 2029
- Grand Florida Coast & Keys Cruise 7 Apr 2028, 6 Apr 2029
- Grand Florida Coast & Keys Cruise 6 Apr 2028
- Grand New England Cruise 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, 4 May 2029, 18 May 2029, 1 Jun 2029, 15 Jun 2029, 29 Jun 2029, 6 Jul 2029, 13 Jul 2029, 27 Jul 2029, 10 Aug 2029, 24 Aug 2029, 7 Sep 2029, 21 Sep 2029, 5 Oct 2029
- Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise 15 Oct 2027
- Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise 8 Oct 2027
- Northeast Harbors Cruise 17 Sep 2027, 1 Oct 2027, 20 Oct 2028, 19 Oct 2029
- Northeast Harbors Cruise 24 Sep 2027
- Potomac River & Chesapeake Bay Cruise 4 Nov 2027
All Upcoming Departures
American Navigator FAQ
What flag does American Navigator sail under?
American Navigator is registered in United States.
How many passengers does American Navigator hold?
American Navigator carries about 130 guests with roughly 50 crew.
How old is American Navigator?
American Navigator entered service in 2027.
How big is American Navigator?
At 3,000 gross tons and 74 m long, American Navigator is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 27% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.