Scenic view of Nashville skyline and pedestrian bridge reflecting in the Cumberland River at sunrise.

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Departs: July 21, 2028

Returns: August 5, 2028

Departure Port: Portland

Ship: American Anthem

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American Anthem

Not yet built, a 2027 riverboat already selling seasons on the Columbia and the Snake

Aboard

  • Under construction at Chesapeake Shipbuilding, announced for delivery in early 2027
  • Announced capacity of 180 guests, in line with the rest of the modern riverboat series
  • Sold for the Columbia and the Snake out of Portland, Oregon, spring to mid-November
  • The eight-night Portland to Clarkston run is the backbone of her calendar
  • A fortnight-plus that leaves the river for Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton, ending at Jackson
  • A reconfigured layout, with the River Lounge moved down to the lowest deck
  • Sister to American Encore of 2026 and American Grace, announced for 2028
More About American Anthem

Ashore

Where You Stop

Portland

Cruising the Columbia River

Astoria

Kalama

The Dalles

Richland

Clarkston

US Rivers

America's Rivers

The Mississippi, the Columbia and the Snake aboard small ships that dock in the middle of town: no passport, no flight over an ocean, and a different American city every morning.

Best Time to Go
April to November, with fall color on the Mississippi in October
Typical Length
7 to 15 nights
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