About American Song

American Song belongs to American Cruise Lines's Modern Riverboat series and entered service in 2018. Built to navigate the lock systems and bridge clearances of European waterways, she measures roughly 107 metres in length and accommodates up to 180 guests in 90 staterooms across 5 passenger decks.

American Cruise Lines is the largest US-flagged river-cruise operator, with a fleet of more than fifteen modern paddle-wheelers and Coastal Cats sailing the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Cumberland, Columbia and Snake rivers, plus the New England coast and the Inside Passage. American Song reflects that brand DNA — from the design of her public spaces to the inclusions in her base fare.

The ship's typical home waters are the Mississippi, where she runs 3 distinct itineraries during the operating season. Repositioning sailings, themed wine cruises and Christmas-market voyages may be added in autumn and early winter.

Background reading: our long-form explainer of the American Cruise Lines fleet philosophy covers the design choices that distinguish Modern Riverboat ships from the rest of the European fleet.

Cabin categories

The following stateroom and suite categories are offered onboard. Square-foot figures are quoted from the operator's published deck plans and exclude balcony floor space.

Category	Square feet	Deck	Window / view	Max guests
Open-Veranda Stateroom	285 sq ft	Magnolia Deck	Open-air balcony	2
Open-Veranda Stateroom	285 sq ft	Cypress Deck	Open-air balcony	2
Open-Veranda Stateroom	285 sq ft	Promenade Deck	Open-air balcony	2
Single Stateroom	180 sq ft	Magnolia Deck	Open-air balcony	2
Owner's Suite	650 sq ft	Promenade Deck	Open-air balcony	2

Deck plan

American Song is laid out across 5 passenger decks plus the open-air sun deck. Public spaces, cabins and crew areas are arranged in the configuration described below.

Sun Deck

Open-air sun deck with putting green, walking track, herb garden and shaded lounge.

Upper Deck

Most premium staterooms and suites, plus the panorama lounge and library.

Middle Deck

Mid-tier staterooms with French balconies and the main restaurant.

Main Deck

Standard staterooms with fixed windows, the reception, the gift shop and the spa.

For cabin-selection strategy across this class, see our deck-by-deck guide to choosing a cabin on a Modern Riverboat-style vessel.

Onboard amenities

Sun deck with shaded lounge area
Panoramic lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
Main restaurant serving open-seating regional cuisine
Casual bistro for breakfast, lunch and late-night snacks
Reception with 24-hour staff and concierge service
Lift between most passenger decks
Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi throughout the ship
Hair salon and small fitness room
Heated whirlpool on the sun deck
Wellness centre with sauna or steam room
Specialty restaurant with reservation-only seating
Open-air promenade decks on every passenger level

Featured itineraries

The voyages below are representative of those American Song sails during her primary season. Exact ports, departure dates and durations vary by year — consult the operator for current schedules.

Itinerary	Length	Sample ports	Region
Lower Mississippi Heritage	8 nights	New Orleans · Oak Alley · Baton Rouge · St. Francisville · Natchez · Vicksburg	Mississippi
Upper Mississippi Cruise	8 nights	St. Louis · Hannibal · Burlington · Davenport · Dubuque · La Crosse	Mississippi
Complete Mississippi	22 nights	New Orleans · Natchez · Vicksburg · Memphis · St. Louis · Hannibal	Mississippi

Planning notes: our pre-departure logistics guide for Mississippi river cruises covers visa requirements, port-of-embarkation transfers and pre-cruise hotel options.

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About American Song

Cabin categories

Deck plan

Onboard amenities

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