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

American Cruise Lines

National Parks & Legendary Rivers

US Rivers

Sailing Itinerary

Pricing

Per person, starting from

Book This Cruise

An advisor confirms everything with you.

Trip Details

Departs: September 16, 2028

Returns: September 30, 2028

Departure Port: Portland

Ship: American Anthem

Before You Decide

12 other departures of this route

The identical itinerary, priced week by week. The gap is often hundreds of dollars.

Compare dates ↓

6 cruises leaving the same week

Other ships and other routes of about this length, from ports near this one.

See alternatives ↓

Speak With A Specialist

Ready to Book?

Our travel experts are standing by to help plan the perfect getaway. Call us, or send a note and we will come back to you.

Call 213-998-7123 Ask About This Cruise

Your Ship

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

Read the Full Guide

Compare Dates

The Same Trip, Other Weeks

The identical itinerary on this ship, priced by departure. Fares move week to week, and the difference is often larger than anything else on this page.

Departs	Nights	Inside	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	From
June 24, 2028	14
July 7, 2028	15
July 8, 2028	14
July 21, 2028	15
July 22, 2028	14
August 4, 2028	15
August 5, 2028	14
August 18, 2028	15
August 19, 2028	14
September 1, 2028	15
September 2, 2028	14
September 15, 2028	15
September 16, 2028This sailing	14