Signature highlights
Traditional stern-paddlewheel design, three guest lounges, a sun deck, and a quiet study are among the ship’s principal public spaces.
American Pride
Live Position ● 4 days ago
Heading to: USHDXCurrently 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
5.4 knots
Under Way Using Engine
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About American Pride
American Pride is a U.S.-flagged paddlewheel riverboat operated by American Cruise Lines. Built in 2012 as Queen of the Mississippi, it was renamed American Pride for service on the Columbia and Snake rivers. The 150-guest vessel combines a traditional stern-paddlewheel profile with modern river-cruise facilities, including several lounges, a glass-enclosed restaurant, fitness center, study, sun deck, and elevator access to passenger decks. Accommodations range from waterview rooms to balcony staterooms and suites.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- American Cruise Lines
- Builder / shipyard
- Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp., Salisbury, Maryland, United States
- Registry / flag
- United States
- Call sign
- WDG2605
- IMO number
- 8686678
- MMSI
- 367517320
- Previous names
- Queen of the Mississippi
Onboard Experience
Dining
The ship has a glass-enclosed restaurant with open seating; American Cruise Lines describes menus as American specialties using locally sourced ingredients.
Entertainment
The River Lounge is used for evening entertainment. Additional social spaces include the Sky Lounge, Paddlewheel Lounge, and Midship Lounge.
Staterooms & suites
Stateroom categories include waterview rooms, balcony staterooms, and suites. The line states that many accommodations have private balconies.
Pools, spa & wellness
A fitness center is provided on board.
Accessibility
American Cruise Lines states that an elevator serves all passenger decks.
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