It embarked on its inaugural Mississippi River cruise season in September 2021. The voyage is the company’s longest cruise on the Mississippi River.

American Melody is a new river cruise ship operated by American Cruise Line on the Mississippi River in the US. Built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding, it is the fourth riverboat in American Cruise Line’s Modern series riverboats.

The vessel was launched at Chesapeake Shipbuilding’s yard in Salisbury, Maryland, US, in November 2020, and was delivered in August 2021. It embarked on its inaugural Mississippi River cruise season in September 2021. The voyage is the company’s longest cruise on the Mississippi River.

American Cruise Line is expanding its Modern series vessel fleet. The fifth and sixth boats, named American Symphony and American Serenade respectively, will debut in 2022.

American Melody river cruise vessel design and features

The American Melody river cruise ship, which is the newest ship in the company’s Mississippi fleet, features five decks. It can accommodate up to 175 guests in its 91 staterooms.

The interior design concept for the riverboat was created by Studio DADO, a cruise ship, and hospitality interior design firm based in the US.

The vessel incorporates the new interior design elements of the cruise line while retaining the unique architecture of modern riverboats.  It features a four-story glass atrium, and a unique opening bow, and a retractable gangway.

The vessel offers panoramic views through floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The staterooms and suites onboard American Melody are of varying sizes ranging between 250ft² (23.22m²) and 650ft² (60.38m²). All the rooms are designed with spacious interiors, full-size bathrooms, and furnished private balconies.

Staterooms

The Grand suite staterooms are located on deck four. Spanning 650ft² (60.38m²), each stateroom features floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The suite comes with a private dining area, and a separate bedroom and living area.