American Cruise Lines recently added a fifth new itinerary to their 2026 collection of Extended Cruises commemorating the 250th founding anniversary of the United States.
Next year, from 8th October to 8th November, American’s 32-Day Revolutionary War Cruise will operate between Albany, NY and Washington DC.
Featuring Revolutionary War experts on board, this patriotic adventure will tell the story of America’s fight for independence as guests sail the Hudson River and sections of the East Coast during the region’s peak fall foliage season.
Throughout the cruise, American’s small ships will dock directly in the heart of famous destinations like New York City, Boston, Annapolis, Yorktown, Sleepy Hollow, Newport, Plymouth, and Philadelphia.
This Extended Cruise itinerary also offers guests the unique opportunity to sail aboard all three of the newest cruise ships in the country: American Legend, which launched in October 2024; American Patriot, which began sailing in June 2025; and sister ship, American Pioneer, which launches in October 2025.
Daily enrichment and guided shore excursions will uncover famous destinations like West Point, Mount Vernon, Hyde Park, and the nation’s historic triangle, Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown, pivotal places that defined the birth of the nation yet remain even more vibrant today.
The itinerary also includes a stay at the Four Seasons in Washington, D.C., as well as a special visit to the Smithsonian’s Entertainment Nation exhibit which American Cruise Lines proudly sponsors.
Other available adventures
American’s other Extended Cruises for 2026 were previously announced at Seatrade in April and they include: a 52-Day Great United States Cruise (from Portland, OR to Boston, MA); a 51-Day Spring Across America Cruise (from Charleston, S.C. to Juneau, AK); a 55-Day Great American Fall Foliage Cruise (from Juneau, AK to Washington, D.C.); and a 36-Day Civil War Battlefields Cruise (from New Orleans, LA to Gettysburg, PA).
All American’s 2026 Extended Cruises include a dedicated Cruise Concierge; all flights and hotels between cruise segments; daily excursions and entertainment; all cuisine and beverages on board, including alcohol; as well as Tips and Gratuities, Port Charges and Fees, and WiFi.
Reservations for the Extended Cruise adventures are open to book now.
Pricing is dependent on itinerary and stateroom selection.
The price per person for the 32-Day Revolutionary War Cruise starts at $30,105 per person; a deposit of $5,000 per person is due upon reservation.
