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American Serenade

147 upcoming departures  ·  17 itineraries

American Serenade is an 180-guest American Cruise Lines river cruise ship, in service since 2023. This page lists 147 upcoming departures across 17 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 U.S. riverboat ✓ Solo travelers seeking dedicated single staterooms ✓ Guests prioritizing large private-balcony accommodations
Class American Riverboat
Built 2023
Gross Tonnage 5,148
Guests 180
Crew 43
Length 82.0 m
Beam 17.1 m
Decks 5
Cabins 91
Max speed 12.0 kn
Flag United States
Guests per crew 4.2
Space ratio 29

American Serenade at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 38%

A small expedition-size ship at 5,148 gross tons — #345 of 566 ships we track. 29 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Travelers wanting a small U.S. riverboat
  • Solo travelers seeking dedicated single staterooms
  • Guests prioritizing large private-balcony accommodations
  • Passengers who enjoy lounges, lectures and scenic walking
  • Fitness-minded travelers wanting onboard exercise equipment

Think twice if you want

  • Families seeking dedicated kids facilities
  • Travelers wanting a casino or pool
  • Passengers looking for large-ship nightlife and theatre productions
  • Travelers seeking inside or non-balcony cabins
  • Guests primarily interested in spa amenities

Live Position ● 49 minutes ago

Heading to: ROSEDALE MS

Currently on: Lower Mississippi River Cruise (8 nights) — En route to Memphis, TN — last stop Cleveland, MS

New Orleans, LA → Oak Alley, LA → Baton Rouge, LA → Natchez, MS → Vicksburg, MS → Cleveland, MS → Memphis, TN → Memphis, TN
Coming up
  1. Memphis
  2. Memphis end of cruise
9.0 knots

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

About American Serenade

American Serenade is a 2023-built American Cruise Lines modern riverboat designed for U.S. inland waterways. The five-deck ship combines a small-ship atmosphere with a four-story glass atrium, panoramic public spaces, private-balcony accommodations, and a retractable bow boarding ramp. Its compact dimensions and maneuverable riverboat design suit Mississippi and other American river cruises, while elevator access and broad public areas support comfortable movement throughout the vessel.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
American Cruise Lines
Builder / shipyard
Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, Maryland, United States
Registry / flag
United States (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
IMO number
9980289
MMSI
368297540
Draft
2.4 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship features a multi-story glass atrium, panoramic views, an outdoor walking track, a fitness center, and a retractable bow ramp for boarding. The operator describes the accommodations as spacious and says all staterooms include private balconies.

For families

No verified ship-specific children’s facilities were identified.

Pools, spa & wellness

The ship includes a fitness center and outdoor walking track.

Accessibility

Elevator access is provided to all passenger decks, and the retractable bow ramp supports easier boarding at river landings.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 4

Sky Lounge The Game Room Back Porch Café Pilothouse Vestibule Grand Suite Veranda Suite Single Balcony

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeSizeSleepsDecks
Grand SuiteTwo-room suite with a separate bedroom and living room; private balcony. Suite 615 sq ft — 4
Veranda SuiteSuite with a seating area, stocked refrigerator and private balcony. Suite 350 sq ft — 4
Premium BalconyBalcony stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. Balcony 300 sq ft — 3
Deluxe BalconyBalcony stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. Balcony 300 sq ft — 2

Dining, bars & venues

10 included 0 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Back Porch Café Included
Deck 4
Casual outdoor café serving lighter meals such as sandwiches, burgers and salads.
Restaurant Included
Deck 1
Glass-enclosed dining room serving meals with panoramic views.

Bars & lounges

Sky Lounge Varies
Deck 4
Aft lounge with large windows and cocktail service.

History & sister ships

Other American Riverboat ships

Where American Serenade sails, month by month

Oct
26
Nov
26
Dec
26
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
27
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
27
Sep
27
US Gulf & Rivers 2 2 0 0 3 4 5 4 2 5 4 4
Caribbean 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule.

Ports it visits most

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Itineraries & Sailings

8 Nights

Arkansas River Cruise

Ports of Call
Next: Nov 8, 2026
6 upcoming departures
8 Nights

Arkansas River Cruise

Ports of Call
Next: Apr 14, 2028
4 upcoming departures
8 Nights

Arkansas River Cruise

Ports of Call
Next: Nov 15, 2026
4 upcoming departures
8 Nights

Arkansas River Cruise

Ports of Call
Next: Mar 30, 2029
5 upcoming departures
22 Nights

Complete Mississippi River Cruise

Ports of Call
Next: Jun 11, 2027
4 upcoming departures
15 Nights

Grand Heartland Cruise

Ports of Call
Next: Sep 24, 2027
3 upcoming departures
7 Nights

Gulf Coast Cruise

Ports of Call
Next: Dec 8, 2026
2 upcoming departures
7 Nights

Gulf Coast Cruise

Ports of Call
Next: Dec 14, 2026
2 upcoming departures
7 Nights

Highlights of the Mississippi Cruise

Ports of Call
Next: Feb 13, 2027
3 upcoming departures
All 17 itineraries and their departure dates
  • Arkansas River Cruise 8 Nov 2026, 21 May 2027, 7 Apr 2028, 5 Nov 2028, 19 Nov 2028, 16 Mar 2029
  • Arkansas River Cruise 14 Apr 2028, 12 Nov 2028, 26 Nov 2028, 18 May 2029
  • Arkansas River Cruise 15 Nov 2026, 28 May 2027, 26 May 2028, 1 Jun 2029
  • Arkansas River Cruise 30 Mar 2029, 13 Apr 2029, 27 Apr 2029, 11 May 2029, 25 May 2029
  • Complete Mississippi River Cruise 11 Jun 2027, 9 Jun 2028, 23 Jun 2028, 15 Jun 2029
  • Grand Heartland Cruise 24 Sep 2027, 25 Aug 2028, 31 Aug 2029
  • Gulf Coast Cruise 8 Dec 2026, 20 Dec 2026
  • Gulf Coast Cruise 14 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026
  • Highlights of the Mississippi Cruise 13 Feb 2027, 28 Oct 2027, 3 Nov 2027
  • Lower Mississippi River Cruise 3 Jun 2028, 17 Mar 2029, 31 Mar 2029, 14 Apr 2029, 28 Apr 2029
  • Lower Mississippi River Cruise 22 Oct 2026, 26 Feb 2027, 12 Mar 2027, 26 Mar 2027, 9 Apr 2027, 23 Apr 2027, 7 May 2027, 4 Jun 2027, 16 Nov 2027, 30 Nov 2027, 14 Dec 2027, 28 Dec 2027, 11 Feb 2028, 25 Feb 2028, 10 Mar 2028, 24 Mar 2028, 21 Apr 2028, 5 May 2028, 19 May 2028, 2 Jun 2028, 16 Jun 2028, 15 Sep 2028, 2 Oct 2028, 19 Oct 2028, 5 Nov 2028, 19 Nov 2028, 3 Dec 2028, 17 Dec 2028, 2 Jan 2029, 16 Feb 2029, 2 Mar 2029, 8 Jun 2029, 24 Sep 2029, 11 Oct 2029, 28 Oct 2029, 14 Nov 2029, 28 Nov 2029, 12 Dec 2029, 26 Dec 2029
  • Lower Mississippi River Cruise 19 Feb 2027, 5 Mar 2027, 19 Mar 2027, 2 Apr 2027, 16 Apr 2027, 30 Apr 2027, 14 May 2027, 9 Nov 2027, 23 Nov 2027, 7 Dec 2027, 21 Dec 2027, 18 Feb 2028, 3 Mar 2028, 17 Mar 2028, 31 Mar 2028, 28 Apr 2028, 12 May 2028, 9 Jun 2028, 8 Sep 2028, 12 Nov 2028, 10 Dec 2028, 24 Dec 2028, 23 Feb 2029, 9 Mar 2029, 23 Mar 2029, 6 Apr 2029, 20 Apr 2029, 4 May 2029, 21 Nov 2029, 5 Dec 2029, 19 Dec 2029
  • Lower Mississippi River Cruise 27 Nov 2028
  • Mississippi Explorer Cruise 18 Oct 2027
  • Mississippi Explorer Cruise 29 Oct 2026, 8 Oct 2027, 22 Sep 2028, 9 Oct 2028, 26 Oct 2028, 14 Sep 2029, 1 Oct 2029, 18 Oct 2029, 4 Nov 2029
  • Upper Mississippi River Cruise 9 Jul 2027, 23 Jul 2027, 6 Aug 2027, 20 Aug 2027, 3 Sep 2027, 17 Sep 2027, 7 Jul 2028, 21 Jul 2028, 4 Aug 2028, 18 Aug 2028, 13 Jul 2029, 27 Jul 2029, 10 Aug 2029, 24 Aug 2029
  • Upper Mississippi River Cruise 2 Jul 2027, 16 Jul 2027, 30 Jul 2027, 13 Aug 2027, 27 Aug 2027, 10 Sep 2027, 30 Jun 2028, 14 Jul 2028, 28 Jul 2028, 11 Aug 2028, 6 Jul 2029, 20 Jul 2029, 3 Aug 2029, 17 Aug 2029

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Oct 22, 2026Oct 30, 2026Lower Mississippi River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversSold out
Oct 29, 2026Nov 9, 2026Mississippi Explorer Cruise11US Gulf & RiversBook →
Nov 8, 2026Nov 16, 2026Arkansas River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversBook →
Nov 15, 2026Nov 23, 2026Arkansas River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversBook →
Dec 8, 2026Dec 15, 2026Gulf Coast Cruise7CaribbeanSold out
Dec 14, 2026Dec 21, 2026Gulf Coast Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 20, 2026Dec 27, 2026Gulf Coast Cruise7CaribbeanSold out
Dec 26, 2026Jan 2, 2027Gulf Coast Cruise7CaribbeanSold out
Feb 13, 2027Feb 20, 2027Highlights of the Mississippi Cruise7US Gulf & RiversBook →
Feb 19, 2027Feb 27, 2027Lower Mississippi River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversBook →
Feb 26, 2027Mar 6, 2027Lower Mississippi River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversBook →
Mar 5, 2027Mar 13, 2027Lower Mississippi River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversBook →
Mar 12, 2027Mar 20, 2027Lower Mississippi River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversBook →
Mar 19, 2027Mar 27, 2027Lower Mississippi River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversBook →
Mar 26, 2027Apr 3, 2027Lower Mississippi River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversBook →
Apr 2, 2027Apr 10, 2027Lower Mississippi River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversBook →
Apr 9, 2027Apr 17, 2027Lower Mississippi River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversBook →
Apr 16, 2027Apr 24, 2027Lower Mississippi River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversBook →
Apr 23, 2027May 1, 2027Lower Mississippi River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversBook →
Apr 30, 2027May 8, 2027Lower Mississippi River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversBook →
May 7, 2027May 15, 2027Lower Mississippi River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversBook →
May 14, 2027May 22, 2027Lower Mississippi River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversBook →
May 21, 2027May 29, 2027Arkansas River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversBook →
May 28, 2027Jun 5, 2027Arkansas River Cruise8US Gulf & RiversSold out

Showing the next 24 of 147 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

American Serenade FAQ

What flag does American Serenade sail under?

American Serenade is registered in United States.

How many passengers does American Serenade hold?

American Serenade carries about 180 guests with roughly 43 crew.

How old is American Serenade?

American Serenade entered service in 2023.

How big is American Serenade?

At 5,148 gross tons and 82 m long, American Serenade is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 38% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What is the dress code on American Serenade?

Casual resort attire is recommended onboard and ashore. For dinner, the line suggests a sports shirt and slacks for men and a dress or top with slacks for women.

What dining is included on American Serenade?

Shipboard meals, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, complimentary cocktail parties and dining service are included. The ship offers open seating, and the main dining room accommodates all guests at one seating.

Are gratuities included on American Serenade?

Yes. Onboard gratuities are included in the cruise fare.

Is Wi-Fi available on American Serenade?

Yes. American Cruise Lines says Wi-Fi on its ships is powered by Starlink.

Is American Serenade accessible?

The ship has elevator access to all passenger decks and designated accessible staterooms are available. Accessibility requests and mobility equipment should be discussed when booking.

Does American Serenade have facilities for children?

The operator's ship information does not identify a dedicated kids facility on American Serenade.