Signature highlights
The ship features a 360-degree Sky Walk, Sky Lounge, bow terrace, multiple guest lounges, and private balconies in every stateroom. Its traditional bow and stabilizers are designed for coastal cruising.
American Patriot
American Patriot is a 130-guest American Cruise Lines river cruise ship, in service since 2025. This page lists 63 upcoming departures across 6 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.
✓ Travelers wanting a small-ship atmosphere
✓ Guests who prefer private balconies
✓ Solo travelers seeking dedicated single staterooms
American Patriot at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 27%
A small expedition-size ship at 3,000 gross tons — #397 of 566 ships we track. 23 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Travelers wanting a small-ship atmosphere
- Guests who prefer private balconies
- Solo travelers seeking dedicated single staterooms
- Scenic cruising and observation-deck enthusiasts
- Passengers who enjoy onboard lectures and lounge entertainment
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking pools or a spa
- Families wanting dedicated kids facilities
- Guests preferring inside or oceanview cabins
- Travelers seeking large-ship nightlife
- Passengers wanting many specialty restaurants
Live Position ● 48 minutes ago
Heading to: DETROIT,MICurrently on: American Great Lakes Cruise (12 nights) — En route to Milwaukee, WI — last stop Buffalo, NY
Coming up
- Milwaukee end of cruise
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About American Patriot
American Patriot is the inaugural Patriot Class small coastal ship from American Cruise Lines, entering service in 2025. Built for U.S. coastal and Great Lakes cruising, the intimate vessel carries 130 guests in 56 balcony staterooms. Its design emphasizes scenic viewing, with a Sky Lounge, 360-degree Sky Walk, bow terrace, multiple lounges, and elevator access to all decks. The ship also offers large suites, open-seating dining, a fitness center, casual café, and a glass-enclosed restaurant.
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)
- Call sign
- WDQ3079
- MMSI
- 368413570
Onboard Experience
For families
The ship offers spacious balcony accommodations, open public areas, casual dining, and scenic outdoor spaces, but no dedicated children’s facilities were identified.
Pools, spa & wellness
A fitness center is located on Deck 4, and the top-deck Sky Walk provides a scenic walking track.
Accessibility
Elevator access is provided to all five decks.
Environmental features
No vessel-specific sustainability features were confirmed from the reviewed sources.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 5
Sun Deck Sky Walk Sky Lounge Back Porch CaféDeck 4
Fitness Center Grand Suite Sky Suite Veranda Suite Single BalconyDeck 3
Chart Room Bow Terrace Vista Balcony Single BalconyDeck 2
Premium Balcony Single BalconyDeck 1
Chesapeake Lounge Restaurant Ship's Office Guest LaundryView the official American Patriot deck plans from American Cruise Lines →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand SuiteTwo-room suite with separate bedroom and living room; category code GS. | Suite | 4 | 500 square feet sq ft | 2 | 4 |
| Sky SuiteTwo-room suite with separate bedroom and living room; category code SKY. | Suite | 9 | 400 square feet sq ft | 2 | 4 |
| Veranda SuiteCategory code VS. | Suite | — | 320 square feet sq ft | 2 | 4 |
| Vista BalconyCategory code VST. | Balcony | — | 300 square feet sq ft | 2 | 3 |
Dining, bars & venues
9 included 0 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Back Porch Café
Included
Casual outdoor café serving lighter food such as sandwiches, burgers and salads.
Restaurant
Included
Glass-enclosed open-seating dining room serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Bars & lounges
Sky Lounge
Included
Forward-facing indoor lounge with large windows and panoramic views.
History & sister ships
Other Patriot Class ships
Where American Patriot sails, month by month
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| US Gulf & Rivers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Canada & New England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: May 9, 2027
9 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Jun 4, 2027
9 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Jun 16, 2027
8 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Apr 9, 2029
6 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: May 2, 2027
13 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: May 21, 2027
18 upcoming departures
All 6 itineraries and their departure dates
- American Great Lakes Cruise 9 May 2027, 30 Jun 2027, 28 Aug 2027, 8 May 2028, 29 Jun 2028, 27 Aug 2028, 7 May 2029, 28 Jun 2029, 26 Aug 2029
- American Great Lakes Cruise 4 Jun 2027, 2 Aug 2027, 16 Sep 2027, 3 Jun 2028, 1 Aug 2028, 15 Sep 2028, 2 Jun 2029, 31 Jul 2029, 14 Sep 2029
- Great Lakes & Thousand Islands Cruise 16 Jun 2027, 14 Aug 2027, 28 Sep 2027, 12 Oct 2027, 15 Jun 2028, 13 Aug 2028, 27 Sep 2028, 11 Oct 2028
- Great Lakes & Thousand Islands Cruise 9 Apr 2029, 23 Apr 2029, 14 Jun 2029, 12 Aug 2029, 26 Sep 2029, 10 Oct 2029
- Great Lakes & Thousand Islands Cruise 2 May 2027, 23 Jun 2027, 21 Aug 2027, 5 Oct 2027, 1 May 2028, 22 Jun 2028, 20 Aug 2028, 4 Oct 2028, 16 Apr 2029, 30 Apr 2029, 21 Jun 2029, 19 Aug 2029, 3 Oct 2029
- Lake Michigan & Upper Peninsula Cruise 21 May 2027, 28 May 2027, 12 Jul 2027, 19 Jul 2027, 26 Jul 2027, 9 Sep 2027, 20 May 2028, 27 May 2028, 11 Jul 2028, 18 Jul 2028, 25 Jul 2028, 8 Sep 2028, 19 May 2029, 26 May 2029, 10 Jul 2029, 17 Jul 2029, 24 Jul 2029, 7 Sep 2029
All Upcoming Departures
American Patriot FAQ
What flag does American Patriot sail under?
American Patriot is registered in United States.
How many passengers does American Patriot hold?
American Patriot carries about 130 guests with roughly 50 crew.
How old is American Patriot?
American Patriot entered service in 2025.
How big is American Patriot?
At 3,000 gross tons and 74 m long, American Patriot is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 27% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on American Patriot?
Casual resort attire is recommended onboard and ashore. For dinner, American Cruise Lines suggests smart casual clothing such as slacks and a sports shirt or a dress or top with slacks.
Is dining included on American Patriot?
Meals and snacks are included in the standard fare. The ship has an open-seating Restaurant and a casual Back Porch Café, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included according to the line’s all-inclusive policy.
Are tips and gratuities included?
Onboard tips and gratuities are included in the cruise fare, so passengers do not need to tip crew members separately for standard onboard service.
Is Wi-Fi included on American Patriot?
Wi-Fi is included in the fare across the ship and is provided through the line’s Starlink service.
Is American Patriot accessible?
The ship has elevator access to all passenger decks. Accessibility requests should be made when booking so the cruise line can confirm suitable accommodations and arrangements.
Does American Patriot have facilities or programs for children?
The ship’s published onboard layout names no dedicated kids facility. No ship-specific children’s program was confirmed in the available onboard information.