In celebration of the U.S. 250th anniversary, American
Cruise Lines has added a fifth new itinerary to their 2026
collection of extended cruises.

American’s 32-Day Revolutionary War Cruise will sail between
Albany, New York and Washington, D.C. from October 8 to November 5, 2026. The
patriotic adventure will feature Revolutionary War experts on onboard telling
the story of America’s fight for independence as guests sail the Hudson River
and sections of the East Coast during peak fall foliage season. Small ship ports
of call include New York City, Boston, Annapolis, Yorktown, Sleepy Hollow,
Newport, Plymouth and Philadelphia.

Guests have the opportunity to sail aboard all three of the
newest ships in the country: American Legend, which launched in October 2024; American
Patriot, which began sailing in June 2025; and sister ship, American
Pioneer, launching in October 2025.

Guided shore excursions include those in West Point, Mount
Vernon, Hyde Park, and the nation’s historic triangle—Jamestown, Williamsburg,
and Yorktown—pivotal places that defined the birth of our nation. The itinerary
also includes a stay at the Four Seasons in Washington, D.C. and a special
visit to the Smithsonian’s Entertainment Nation exhibit which American Cruise
Lines sponsors.

Other Extended Cruises for 2026 previously announced at
Seatrade in April 2025 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 cruises include a dedicated cruise concierge, flights
and hotels between cruise segments, daily excursions and entertainment, all onboard
food and beverages to include alcohol, as well as tips and gratuities, port
charges and fees and WiFi.

Reservations are currently open for booking.

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Aroya Cruises is seeing a positive market response for its itineraries in the Mediterranean, Executive Director of Marketing Turky Kari told Cruise Industry News.

After debuting in late 2024, the company’s first ship, the Aroya, repositioned to the region in late June.

The vessel is now offering a series of seven-night cruises that feature visits to destinations in Turkey, Greece, and Egypt.

“Sales are on the rise. We announced the season a bit late, but bookings are going very well,” he continued, noting that upcoming trips have between 50 and 65 percent of their berths already booked.

“We also have travel agents visiting the ship, and the numbers are now increasing much more than expectations,” Kari added.

Aroya’s itineraries in the Mediterranean were planned using Istanbul as a homeport due to its airlfit.

“There are around 12 flights per day from different airlines connecting Saudi Arabia to Istanbul, so it gives very easy access,” Kari explained.

“Plus, the Saudis are very familiar with Istanbul and Turkish culture.”

Aroya then came up with two main itineraries, including one that does not require visas for most of its core markets.

“That’s why we have the butterfly itineraries. We have one week for only Turkey plus Egypt, because they don’t require a visa. And the other one, which sails to Greece, is mainly focused on Europeans, as well as Saudis who have a Schengen visa,” Turki explained.

While the Mediterranean is a popular destination for Saudi guests, the move to the region was also related to weather concerns in the Middle East, he added.

“Because of the weather, we cannot sail in the Red Sea or the Arabian Gulf during this time of the year; the weather is a struggle. It’s very hot,” he said.

Current plans call for a return to the Mediterranean in 2026, with the Aroya offering similar itineraries departing from Istanbul.

“It will depend on the success of this first season. But we’ll soon start planning next year, and the plan so far is to offer the same itineraries between Turkey and Greece, and Turkey and Egypt,” Turki explained.