American Cruise Lines in May will kick off its 2024 New England season with six small ships, including three Coastal Cats, sailing a selection of 8- to 15-day itineraries along the East Coast.
There are two new itineraries, Yankee Seaports, sailing between Boston and New York City, and Hudson River Summer Classic cruises, sailing roundtrip from New York.
ACL’s roster of New England cruises call at 20 ports in all, including Providence, Plymouth, Bar Harbor, Bangor, Nantucket, Martha’s Vinyard, Block Island, Newport and Gloucester.
Among the itineraries are:
American Cruise Lines’ 2024 collection of exclusive New England sailings include:
15-Day Grand New England cruises, roundtrip from Boston, MA
11-Day New England Explorer cruises, roundtrip from Boston, MA
8-Day Cape Codder cruises, roundtrip from Boston, MA
8-Day New England Islands cruises, roundtrip from Providence, RI
8-Day Maine Coast and Harbors cruises, roundtrip from Portland, ME
8-Day Downeast Maine cruises, roundtrip from Bangor, ME
“Exploring coastal New England in summertime, especially from the water, is an unforgettable experience,” said ACL Director of Business Development Melissa Young. “While some large ship lines sail parts of this region, none can cruise it the way American’s small U.S ships do—sailing protected waters, accessing local harbors where big ships don’t go, and never visiting a foreign port of call.”
ACL is the largest small ship and river cruise operator in the United State, sailing 19 ships on 50 itineraries in 35 states. Each ship holds just 90-180 passengers. The curated itineraries are highlighted by onboard experts, historians and authors, and regional evening entertainment is included. Cruises from Boston also offer a Four Seasons Pre-cruise Package.
