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American Jazz: ship guide
A 180-guest modern riverboat with all-balcony staterooms on the Columbia and Snake Rivers.
Best for: Couples and solo travelers who want an all-inclusive, US-flagged river cruise with large balcony staterooms and included excursions through Lewis and Clark country. Sails from Portland, OR, Clarkston, WA in 2026 and 2027.
About American Jazz
American Jazz is the third ship in American Cruise Lines’ modern American Riverboat series, built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland and launched in 2020. It carries just 180 guests on six decks, with a five-story glass atrium at its heart and private balconies on every stateroom. The riverboat’s opening bow and retractable gangway let it nose straight onto a riverbank, so boarding and going ashore are quick and step-free in small river ports.
Staterooms run from 250 to 615 square feet, which American calls the largest on any river cruise ship, and every one has full-size furniture, a full bathroom and a furnished balcony. Life on board is relaxed and all-inclusive: open-seating meals in a restaurant with views from every seat, a daily cocktail hour with top-shelf spirits and hors d’oeuvres, a resident expert who gives talks on Lewis and Clark country, and live music each evening in the lounge.
American Jazz is based in the Pacific Northwest. Through 2026 and 2027 it sails the nine-day Columbia & Snake Rivers cruise between Portland, Oregon and Clarkston, Washington, the 16-day National Parks & Legendary Rivers cruise that pairs the river with guided days in Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton, and round-trip Columbia River Gorge cruises from Portland in late 2027. It suits travelers who want an American-flagged, all-inclusive river cruise with a hotel night and excursions built in.
- Five-story glass atrium at the center of a 180-guest riverboat
- Every stateroom has a private balcony, from 250-square-foot singles to 615-square-foot suites
- Opening bow and retractable gangway for easy boarding in small river ports
- Restaurant with panoramic views and open seating at every meal
- Daily complimentary cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres and top-shelf liquor
- Onboard historians and naturalists covering Lewis and Clark, the Columbia dams and Hells Canyon
- Sun deck with lounge seating, plus a fitness center and elevator to every deck
- Columbia and Snake Rivers cruises between Portland and Clarkston, with a hotel night included
Staterooms and suites
Grand Suite
615 square feet on Deck 5 with a separate bedroom and living room, a 25-foot private balcony with table, chairs and chaise, king bed, breakfast bar, daily restocked refrigerator and a bathroom with double vanity.
Sky Suite
615 square feet on Deck 3 with the same bedroom-and-living-room layout and 25-foot balcony as the Grand Suite; both suite grades receive afternoon suite treats delivered to the room.
Veranda Suite
350 square feet on Deck 5 with a seating area, stocked refrigerator, king bed, large shower and floor-to-ceiling sliding doors to a furnished balcony.
Premium and Deluxe Balcony
300 square feet on Decks 2, 3 and 4 with full-size furniture, an open layout, a spacious bathroom and a private balcony through floor-to-ceiling glass; the core category for most couples.
Standard Balcony
275 square feet on the Main Deck with full-size furniture, plenty of storage and picture windows beside a push door to a private balcony.
Single Balcony
250 square feet on Decks 2, 3 and 4 for solo travelers, with a full-size bed, desk, sitting area and private balcony; American offers singles without a supplement.
American Jazz deck plans
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Deck 6
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 Jazz
Dining on American Jazz
The RestaurantIncluded
Open seating at every meal, with all guests dining together in one seating and every seat facing the passing scenery; menus change daily with Pacific Northwest seafood, grass-fed beef, huckleberries and regional wines.
Daily Cocktail HourIncluded
A complimentary evening cocktail hour in the lounge every day with hors d’oeuvres and top-shelf spirits before dinner.
Casual Dining and LoungesIncluded
Lighter fare, snacks and coffee are available in the lounges and on the sun deck through the day for guests who want to skip a sit-down meal.
Drinks PolicyIncluded
All meals, snacks and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the fare and available 24 hours a day; there is no bar bill on American Cruise Lines.
Entertainment and activities
- Resident onboard expert giving daily talks on Lewis and Clark, the Columbia River dams and Mount St. Helens
- Live music every evening in the main lounge, from classical to jazz and bluegrass, with local musicians joining in port
- Sun deck with lounge chairs and open-air viewing of the Columbia River Gorge and Snake River canyons
- Smaller midship lounges with library, puzzles and card games
- At least one included excursion in every port, with optional Premium and Signature tours and a Hells Canyon jet boat pre-cruise package from Clarkston
- Fitness center and daily stretch or walking sessions
- Art classes, cooking demonstrations, trivia and tech help sessions depending on the itinerary
- Starlink Wi-Fi throughout the ship
Families and who it suits
American Cruise Lines runs no children’s program and its riverboats are designed for adult travelers; there are no kids clubs or family cabins, and the line does not publish a minimum age on its site, so ask before booking with anyone under 18.
Best for: Couples and solo travelers who want an all-inclusive, US-flagged river cruise with large balcony staterooms and included excursions through Lewis and Clark country.
Sails from: Portland, OR, Clarkston, WA · Regions: Columbia and Snake Rivers
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