American Cruise Lines has announced the launch of its summer season, featuring exciting 8-Day Tennessee River Cruises between Nashville and Chattanooga in Tennessee. This new itinerary allows guests to explore delightful towns along the Tennessee Valley while tracing the meandering path of the river into the Appalachian Mountains. Stops on these cruises include Decatur, AL; Florence, AL; Savannah, TN; Paducah, KY, and the exploration of Lake Barkley and the Land Between the Lakes via the Cumberland River.
Travelers embarking on a Tennessee River cruise with American Cruise Lines will have the opportunity to visit cultural and historical sites in the region, immersing themselves in an authentic American river cruise experience. The itinerary encompasses a variety of excursions, such as visits to the Shiloh National Military Park in Savannah, TN; the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL; and the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY. For those seeking active outdoor adventures, options include an ATV Backcountry Excursion in Chattanooga or a round of golf at the picturesque Robert Trent Jones golf course in “The Shoals” area. The Tennessee Valley has also been the birthplace of renowned musicians like Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline, and the new Tennessee River itinerary pays tribute to the region’s harmonious influences, offering guests the chance to visit their museums and partake in other music-focused experiences.
To enhance the travel experience, American Cruise Lines offers complimentary pre-cruise hotel stays in both departure cities, Nashville and Chattanooga. Additionally, there is a special 2-Night Grand Ole Opry Pre-Cruise Package available in Nashville, which includes a stay at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, tickets to a Grand Ole Opry show, a Nashville City Exploration tour, daily breakfast, and convenient luggage concierge and transportation to the ship on embarkation day.
The 2023 cruises will take place from June to August on three of the company’s Mississippi riverboats, including the newly christened American Serenade. American’s 8-Day Tennessee River Cruises will continue in 2024, offering an even longer season from May to early November.
