American Cruise Lines has clocked up a record-breaking year, winning 23 awards in 2025 and boosting its claim to be the hottest destination for river cruising around the world.
The company’s new ship, American Patriot, was named a top finalist for Best New River Cruise Ships by Travel Weekly, and some of American’s most notable 2025 awards included:
- Cruise Critic’s Best for Solo Travelers
- Cruiseline’s award for Best River Cruise Lines
- Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best River Cruise Lines
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
- Three World Travel Awards
- Four USA Today 10Best Award.
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree!
American’s affiliated company, Pearl Seas Cruises, also received 2025 accolades including a Travel Weekly Magellan Award for Best Great Lakes Itineraries and a Readers’ Choice Award from Condé Nast Traveler for Best Small Ships.