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American Harmony: ship guide

A 180-guest modern riverboat with a five-story atrium on the Columbia and Snake Rivers.

Best for: Travelers who want the most modern, suite-heavy ship on the Columbia and Snake Rivers, with a balcony in every stateroom and an all-inclusive fare. Sails from Portland, OR, Clarkston, WA in 2026 and 2027.

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American Harmony
American Harmony
180guests at double occupancy
6decks
2019entered service

About American Harmony

American Harmony is the second of American Cruise Lines’ contemporary American Riverboats, delivered in 2019 and now the modern flagship of the Columbia and Snake Rivers. The 180-guest ship is built around a five-story glass-enclosed atrium with a domed skylight that serves as the central gathering point, with expansive lounges behind big glass windows, a Bow Terrace, the Back Porch Cafe, a Sky Lounge, River Lounge and midship lounges, The Study, a fitness center, a guest laundry and a sun deck with a putting green. A unique bow ramp lets guests walk straight ashore in small ports.

The suite program is the draw. Sky Suites on deck 3 measure 615 square feet with a separate bedroom and living room, a breakfast bar and a 25-foot wraparound balcony, and the Grand Suites are big enough to host small cocktail parties. Veranda Suites are at least 350 square feet, Premium and Deluxe Balcony rooms are 300 square feet, Main Deck Standard Balcony rooms are 275 square feet, and every stateroom on the ship has a private balcony. Elevators serve all passenger decks.

American Harmony sails the eight-night Columbia and Snake Rivers Cruise one way between Portland, Oregon, and Clarkston, Washington, with departures in both directions from October 2026 through the whole 2027 season, plus six-night Columbia River Gorge round trips from Portland in spring 2027. Ports include Astoria, Kalama, The Dalles, Pendleton or Richland and Lewiston, Idaho, with Hells Canyon, Multnomah Falls and Walla Walla wine country among the excursions.

  • Five-story glass atrium with a domed skylight at the heart of the ship
  • Sky Suites of 615 square feet with a separate bedroom and a 25-foot wraparound balcony
  • A private balcony on every stateroom, from 275 to 615 square feet
  • Back Porch Cafe on deck 4 for casual meals beside the River Lounge
  • Bow Terrace observation area and a unique bow ramp for stepping ashore
  • Sun deck with a putting green on the top deck
  • Sky Lounge, River Lounge, three midship lounges and The Study
  • Elevator access to all passenger decks, fitness center and guest laundry on deck 2

Staterooms and suites

Sky Suite

615 square feet on deck 3 with a designated bedroom and separate living room with TV, dining area, breakfast bar and daily restocked refrigerator, a double-vanity bathroom and floor-to-ceiling glass doors to a 25-foot private balcony with table, chairs and a chaise.

Grand Suite

Spacious suites the line describes as roomy enough to host small cocktail parties or private dinners; American Cruise Lines does not publish the square footage.

Veranda Suite

At least 350 square feet on decks 3 and 5 with a seating area with table and chairs, stocked refrigerator, king bed, a large shower and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors to a private balcony.

Premium and Deluxe Balcony

300 square feet with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and a private balcony: Premium Balcony on the sought-after deck 4, Deluxe Balcony 1 on deck 3 and Deluxe Balcony 2 on deck 2.

Standard Balcony

275 square feet on the Main Deck with full-size furniture, plenty of storage and picture windows with a push door to a private balcony, the entry grade on a ship where every room has a balcony.

Single Balcony

250 square feet on decks 2, 3 and 4 sold for solo travelers, with a full-size bed, sitting area, large shower and floor-to-ceiling glass doors to a private balcony.

American Harmony deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 6 plan

Deck 6

Putting Green, Sun Deck.

  • SundeckEnjoy and relax the views on Sun Deck.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board American Harmony

Sundeck
Sundeck
Sky Lounge
Sky Lounge
River Lounge
River Lounge
Dining Room
Dining Room
Bow Terrace
Bow Terrace
Atrium
Atrium
Sundeck
Sundeck
Sky Lounge
Sky Lounge
River Lounge
River Lounge
Dining Room
Dining Room
Bow Terrace
Bow Terrace
Atrium
Atrium

Dining on American Harmony

RestaurantIncluded

Glass-enclosed Main Deck dining room with open seating and menus of American specialties from locally sourced ingredients, with Northwest salmon, Walla Walla produce and Washington and Oregon wines.

Back Porch CafeIncluded

Casual cafe on deck 4 beside the River Lounge for lighter meals, grill favorites and snacks with river views.

Cocktail hourIncluded

A complimentary cocktail hour with full bar, top-shelf spirits and hors d’oeuvres is hosted every evening before dinner.

Lounges and The StudyIncluded

Coffee, soft drinks and snacks are available around the clock in the lounges and The Study on deck 3.

Drinks policyIncluded

All meals, snacks and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the fare, with wine and beer poured at lunch and dinner.

Entertainment and activities

  • Nightly performances by Northwest musicians in the River Lounge
  • Onboard expert giving daily talks on Lewis and Clark, the Oregon Trail and Columbia Gorge geology
  • Five-story glass atrium and Bow Terrace for watching the locks and the Gorge
  • Sun deck with putting green and lounge chairs on the top deck
  • Sky Lounge aft with a skylight, three midship lounges and The Study for quiet time
  • At least one complimentary featured excursion in every port, with premium tours such as Hells Canyon jet boats
  • Fitness center on deck 2 with cardio equipment and free weights
  • Complimentary pre-cruise hotel night in Portland or Clarkston with transfer to the ship

Families and who it suits

American Cruise Lines has no children’s program or kids’ facilities and does not publish a minimum age; the ship, its lectures and its included excursions are designed for adult travelers, so ask SmartCruiser before booking a child.

Best for: Travelers who want the most modern, suite-heavy ship on the Columbia and Snake Rivers, with a balcony in every stateroom and an all-inclusive fare.

Sails from: Portland, OR, Clarkston, WA · Regions: Columbia and Snake Rivers, Columbia River Gorge

American Harmony questions we answer every day

How big is American Harmony?
American Harmony is a 180-guest American Riverboat delivered in 2019, with five passenger decks plus a sun deck and an elevator serving every passenger deck. Its five-story glass atrium, Sky Lounge, River Lounge, three midship lounges, Back Porch Cafe, The Study, Bow Terrace, fitness center and guest laundry make it one of the best equipped river ships in the United States. American Cruise Lines does not publish its tonnage, length or crew count.
Where does American Harmony sail in 2026 and 2027?
American Harmony sails the eight-night Columbia and Snake Rivers Cruise one way between Portland, Oregon, and Clarkston, Washington, with departures in each direction from October 2026 and through the 2027 season. From March 31 to mid-April 2027 it adds six-night Columbia River Gorge cruises round trip from Portland. Ports include Astoria, Kalama, The Dalles, Pendleton or Richland and Lewiston, Idaho, at the mouth of Hells Canyon.
Which staterooms are best on American Harmony?
Every room has a private balcony, so the question is size and deck. The deck 3 Sky Suites are 615 square feet with a separate bedroom and a 25-foot wraparound balcony, the biggest rooms on the river. Premium Balcony rooms on deck 4 are 300 square feet beside the Sky Lounge and Back Porch Cafe. Main Deck Standard Balcony rooms at 275 square feet are the value choice, and solo travelers have 250-square-foot Single Balcony rooms on three decks.
What is included in the fare on American Harmony?
American Cruise Lines is all-inclusive: all meals and snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, the nightly cocktail hour, onboard entertainment and enrichment, at least one featured shore excursion in each port, gratuities, port charges and a pre-cruise hotel night with transfer to the ship. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where American Cruise Lines allows it, not available when you book direct.
What is the difference between American Harmony and American Song?
They are the first two American Riverboats and sail the same Portland to Clarkston route. American Song (2018) was the first contemporary riverboat in the United States, with a four-story atrium, a Sky Walk track on the sun deck and 515-square-foot Sky Suites. American Harmony (2019) stretched the design to a five-story atrium, 615-square-foot Sky Suites and a putting green on the sun deck. Both carry 180 guests with a balcony in every room.
Is the Columbia and Snake Rivers Cruise one way?
Yes. The eight-night cruise runs between Portland, Oregon, and Clarkston, Washington, alternating direction each week, so you can start at either end. A pre-cruise hotel night and transfer in the embarkation city are included. Clarkston sits beside Lewiston, Idaho, and is reached by air through Lewiston or by road from Spokane; Portland is served by Portland International Airport.

Facts checked against American Cruise Lines: American Harmony, American Cruise Lines: dates and fares for American Harmony, American Cruise Lines: Columbia and Snake Rivers Cruise, American Cruise Lines: all-inclusive on October 14, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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