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American Symphony

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American Symphony, the fifth ship in the groundbreaking riverboat class of vessels from American Cruise Lines, is due to debut on the Mississippi River in August 2022.

  • 175guests
  • 5,400gross tons
  • 15cruises now
  • $4,255fares from

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The 175-passenger American Symphony began history-focused voyages along the Mississippi River in 2022.

At a glance

American Symphony is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by American Cruise Lines, in service since 2022. It carries 175 guests and 43 crew (4.1 guests per crew member) at 5,400 gross tons. It ties with 3 other ships as the 6th 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 family friendly (1/10). It is rated 3 out of 5 by Cruiseable. It has 15 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $4,255 to $12,620.

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Specs

Cruiseable
3 / 5
Guests
175
Crew
43
Gross tons
5,400
Decks
6
Length
269 ft
Beam
56 ft
Maiden voyage
2022
Space ratio
4.1
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
4.1
Cabins
91

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What American Symphony 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 6.0
  2. Adventure and nature 5.0
  3. Cultural 5.0
  4. Dining 6.0
  5. Entertainment 6.0
  6. Family friendly 1.0
  7. Party 5.0
  8. Romantic 2.0
  9. Spa and fitness 6.0
  10. Staterooms 8.0

Our review

American Symphony: Modern sightseeing on the Mississippi

The 175-passenger American Symphony launched in August 2022 and offers historic sightseeing along the Mississippi River. The ship features an updated modern interior design to complement its spacious all-balcony staterooms, numerous lounges and public spaces with panoramic views. Its focal point is an impressive four-story glass atrium at the center of the ship.

American Cruise Lines is known for its roomy accommodations, and here they range from 250 to 650 square feet and have full-size bathrooms, spacious closets and private balconies where you can enjoy complimentary room service during breakfast each day. The new ship also features a forward-facing observation lounge, fitness center and yoga studio.

While other small cruise lines repurpose old casino ships, American Cruise Lines tossed out the idea of traditional paddlewheel boats and built a fleet from the ground up. The result is a ship that will be quieter, wider and faster than other river ships — and also among the most environmentally friendly in the industry, the cruise line says. 

Who will like cruising on American Symphony

Travelers who crave cultural immersion and enrichment cruising on the Mississippi may like a cruise on American Symphony. 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 Symphony sails

American Symphony features 7- to 21-night sailings on the Mississipi, along with the occasional 10 Night Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Land Tour and forays along the Tennessee River.

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Inclusions

When you sail on an American Cruise Lines ship, your fare includes a pre-cruise hotel package, all shore excursions (organized daily), a cocktail hour each evening, cruise accommodation, gourmet meals, Afternoon Tea service, room service for breakfast, onboard enrichment and entertainment programs and complimentary shipwide Wi-Fi. 

Dining

On board you'll find a main open-seating dining room featuring traditional American fare. Wines and beers come from the U.S. and are complimentary with lunches and dinners on board. As with its sister ships, American Symphony also offers a Back Porch Café for a casual dining option.  

Fun fact

All American Cruise Lines ships are USA-flagged and built by the company-owned Chesapeake Shipbuilding Yard in Salisbury, Md.

Interested in a cruise on this ship?

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

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Inside and out

Dining 1

  • Enjoy gourmet American fare in the main dining room of American Symphony.
    Enjoy gourmet American fare in the main dining room of American Symphony.

On board 6

  • Choose from six lounges aboard American Symphony.
    Choose from six lounges aboard American Symphony.
  • A midship lounge on American Symphony.
    A midship lounge on American Symphony.
  • The Sky Lounge on American Symphony.
    The Sky Lounge on American Symphony.
  • The Sun Deck on the river ship American Symphony.
    The Sun Deck on the river ship American Symphony.
  • The stylish four-story atrium on American Symphony.
    The stylish four-story atrium on American Symphony.
  • A look at the exterior of the Sky Lounge on the river ship American Symphony.
    A look at the exterior of the Sky Lounge on the river ship American Symphony.

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  • A look at a stateroom bathroom on American Symphony.
    A look at a stateroom bathroom on American Symphony.
  • American Symphony offers some of the most spacious staterooms of any river cruise ship.
    American Symphony offers some of the most spacious staterooms of any river cruise ship.
  • Suite guests on American Symphony receive a daily “suite treat.”
    Suite guests on American Symphony receive a daily “suite treat.”

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  • The 175-passenger American Symphony began history-focused voyages along the Mississippi River in 2022.
    The 175-passenger American Symphony began history-focused voyages along the Mississippi River in 2022.

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Cruises on American Symphony

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  1. 11 Night Smoky Mountains National Park Land and and Land Tour 11 nights · from Nashville Next Sep 29, 2026 Fare on request
  2. 8 Night Tennessee Rivers and Land Tour 8 nights · from Nashville Next Oct 13, 2026 15 dates from $5,275
  3. 8 Night Music Cities and Land Tour 8 nights · from Nashville Next Oct 27, 2026 from $5,995
  4. 8 Night Lower Mississippi River and Land Tour 8 nights · from Memphis Next Nov 3, 2026 6 dates from $5,275
  5. 7 Night Gulf Coast and Land Tour 7 nights · from New Orleans Next Nov 10, 2026 23 dates from $4,565
  6. 7 Night Gulf Coast and Land Tour 7 nights · from Pensacola Next Dec 14, 2026 23 dates from $4,565
  7. 8 Night Lower Mississippi River and Land Tour 8 nights · from New Orleans Next Apr 13, 2027 4 dates from $5,275
  8. 8 Night Tennessee Rivers and Land Tour 8 nights · from Chattanooga Next Jun 1, 2027 10 dates from $5,275
  9. 9 Night Ohio River and Land Tour 9 nights · from Louisville Next Jul 2, 2027 16 dates from $5,815
  10. 9 Night Ohio River and Land Tour 9 nights · from Pittsburgh Next Jul 10, 2027 13 dates from $5,815
  11. 15 Night Grand Ohio River and Land Tour 15 nights · from Pittsburgh Next Aug 27, 2027 3 dates from $10,595
  12. 8 Night Upper Mississippi River and Land Tour 8 nights · from St Louis, Missouri Next Sep 10, 2027 3 dates from $5,635
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  1. 15 Night Grand Heartland and Land Tour 15 nights · from St Paul, Minnesota Next Sep 17, 2027 3 dates from $12,620
  2. 15 Night Mississippi and Cumberland Rivers and Land Tour 15 nights · from New Orleans Next Apr 9, 2028 2 dates from $11,270
  3. 7 Night Highlights of the Mississippi and Land Tour 7 nights · from New Orleans Next Nov 14, 2028 8 dates from $4,255

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