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American Eagle

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Launched in summer 2023, the 109-passenger American Eagle is one of American Cruise Lines' new “go anywhere” ships called Coastal Cats.

  • 109guests
  • 1,148gross tons
  • 10cruises now
  • $5,630fares from

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Watch the geese rise from Chesapeake Bay early in the morning on an American Cruise Lines trip.

At a glance

American Eagle is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by American Cruise Lines, in service since 2023. It carries 109 guests and 50 crew (2.2 guests per crew member) at 1,148 gross tons. It is the 14th largest of 20 American Cruise Lines ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for staterooms (8/10) and lowest for party (2/10). It has 10 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $5,630 to $10,585.

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Specs

Guests
109
Crew
50
Gross tons
1,148
Decks
5
Length
241 ft
Beam
39 ft
Maiden voyage
2023
Space ratio
2.2
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
2.2
Speed (mph)
9

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What American Eagle is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

  1. Active 7.0
  2. Adventure and nature 5.0
  3. Cultural 7.0
  4. Dining 4.0
  5. Entertainment 6.0
  6. Family friendly 7.0
  7. Party 2.0
  8. Romantic 5.0
  9. Spa and fitness 5.0
  10. Staterooms 8.0

Our review

American Eagle: East Coast sailings on a small ship

Launched in July 2023, the 109-passenger American Eagle is one of American Cruise Lines's “go anywhere” ships called Coastal Cats. The ships blend the best qualities of expedition adventure cruising with the refinement, luxury, stability and land proximity of river cruising.

The small ship uses a hybrid catamaran design that allows for smooth sailing along rivers, lakes, bays and protected coastlines all across America. The streamlined design and environmentally friendly technology also make these the greenest small cruise ships in the United States, according to the cruise line. 

The first of 12 planned ships, American Eagle and its sister American Glory, have begun sailing the East Coast and will be joined by American Liberty and American Legend in 2024.

Who will like cruising on American Eagle

Travelers who crave cultural immersion and enrichment cruising on the inland and coastal waters of the United States — or those who prefer the convenience of sailing on domestic waterways — may like a cruise on American Eagle. Cruises are designed to evoke a sense of pride and appreciation for U.S. history. Note that the average age of guests is 72, according to the cruise line. 

Where American Eagle sails

American Eagle offers a variety of itineraries up and down the East Coast, including a 7-night "Great Rivers of Florida," 7-night "Historic South and Golden Isles," 14-night "East Coast Inland Passage," 7-night "Hudson River," 7-night "Downeast Maine" and more.

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The tastefully appointed restaurant on American Eagle.
The tastefully appointed restaurant on American Eagle. Courtesy of American Cruise Lines

Dining & amenities

American Eagle has a main restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition, there's a cafe on deck, and you can choose to dine on your room's balcony, which is uncommon for ships of this size.

Public areas include a panoramic forward lounge, upper sky lounge, games room and fitness center. Furnishings and artwork throughout the ship reflect the traditions of the East Coast, where the ship sails. You'll also find a self-service laundry on board. At the stern of the ship are some aquatic goodies, including kayaks and a tender for water-based exploration.

Staterooms

The ship features 56 outside cabins in six categories over four decks. Cabins run from 230 to 550 square feet. Lower-deck cabins have fixed windows while cabins on all the other decks have private balconies.

The largest accommodations are on the uppermost deck: four 425-square-foot Sky Suites and two Grand Suites that measure 550 square feet and feature a separate bedroom and living area and private dining area on the balcony. There are also three 230-square-foot single cabins, all with walk-out verandas.

Interested in a cruise on this ship?

If you're interested in a cruise on American Eagle, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant at 1-877-322-3773 or by email. You'll get a better deal than you can get by contacting the cruise line directly. 

 

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Inside and out

Destinations 3

  • Watch the geese rise from Chesapeake Bay early in the morning on an American Cruise Lines trip.
  • Guests on American Cruise Lines' "Maine Coast and Harbors" tour will love Camden Harbor, popular for its schooners and pretty coastal views.
  • Spend time at pretty Middleton Place Lake in Charleston, part of Middleton Place, a National Historic Landmark.

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  • The tastefully appointed restaurant on American Eagle.

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  • The sun deck on the top level of American Eagle affords panoramic views of passing landscapes.
  • The Chesapeake Lounge is the center of the social scene on American Eagle.

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  • Launched in summer 2023, the 109-passenger American Eagle is one of American Cruise Lines' new “go anywhere” ships called Coastal Cats.
  • American Eagle at dockside in Plymouth, Mass.

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Cruises on American Eagle

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  1. 8 Night Hudson River Fall Foliage and Land Tour 8 nights · from Albany Next Oct 12, 2026 Fare on request
  2. 8 Night Southeast Sea Islands and Land Tour 8 nights · from Charleston Next Nov 14, 2026 24 dates from $5,990
  3. 8 Night Great Rivers of Florida and Land Tour 8 nights · from Jacksonville Next Nov 28, 2026 28 dates from $5,630
  4. 8 Night Southeast Sea Islands and Land Tour 8 nights · from Fernandina Beach Next Mar 19, 2027 20 dates from $5,990
  5. 15 Night East Coast Inland Passage and Land Tour 15 nights · from Fernandina Beach Next May 21, 2027 3 dates from $10,585
  6. 8 Night Hudson River Summer Classic and Land Tour 8 nights · from Albany Next Jun 14, 2027 45 dates from $6,350
  7. 8 Night Hudson River Fall Foliage and Land Tour 8 nights · from Albany Next Sep 27, 2027 14 dates from $7,190
  8. 8 Night Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay and Land Tour 8 nights · from Washington DC Next Jun 2, 2028 2 dates from $5,990
  9. 11 Night American Revolution and Land Tour 11 nights · from Philadelphia Next Nov 1, 2029 from $7,765
  10. 15 Night East Coast Inland Passage and Land Tour 15 nights · from Baltimore Next Nov 11, 2029 from $9,910

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