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American Liberty: ship guide
The third Coastal Cat, a 100-guest catamaran at home on the Southeast Sea Islands.
Best for: Travelers who want Charleston, Savannah, Beaufort and the Sea Islands from a small all-inclusive ship with a balcony on every stateroom, almost any week of the year. Sails from Charleston, SC, Amelia Island, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Albany, NY, New York, NY in 2026 and 2027.
About American Liberty
American Liberty is the third of American Cruise Lines’ Coastal Cats, delivered by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in summer 2024 and christened in Newport, Rhode Island as what the line then called the newest cruise ship in the USA. A 100-guest catamaran on four decks with 56 staterooms, it offers the access of expedition cruising with the comfort and stability of a river cruise, reaching small ports and inland waterways that larger ships cannot.
All staterooms have private balconies, from 250-square-foot singles to the 550-square-foot Grand Suite, with full-size furniture and large bathrooms. Observation and sitting areas fill the bow, the sun deck has a walking track, and the stern activity platform carries a tender for exploring straight from the ship. The modern interior takes its cues from the New England, Chesapeake and Southeast coasts the ship was built to sail, and the fare includes everything on board.
In 2026 and 2027 American Liberty is the Sea Islands specialist, sailing the nine-day Southeast Sea Islands cruise between Charleston and Amelia Island for most of the year, with Great Rivers of Florida from Jacksonville, the East Coast Inland Passage between Baltimore, Amelia Island and Washington, D.C., American Revolution cruises between Washington and Philadelphia for the 250th anniversary, and Hudson River Fall Foliage in October. It suits travelers who want Savannah, Charleston, Beaufort and the barrier islands in comfort.
- Third ship of the Coastal Cat series, delivered in 2024 and christened in Newport
- Catamaran hull with a shallow draft for the Intracoastal Waterway, small harbors and rivers
- Just 100 guests in 56 staterooms, every one with a private balcony
- Bow observation area and a sun deck with walking track
- Stern activity platform with a tender for exploring from the ship
- Restaurant with open seating, plus a casual café and lounges inside and out
- Southeast Sea Islands cruises between Charleston and Amelia Island nearly year-round
- Hotel night, excursions, drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities included in the fare
Staterooms and suites
Grand Suite
550 square feet on Deck 4 with a separate bedroom and living room, king bed, breakfast bar, daily restocked refrigerator, double-vanity bathroom and a 25-foot private balcony with table, chairs and chaise lounge.
Sky Suite
440 square feet on Deck 4 with a triple-panel floor-to-ceiling glass wall, desk and chair, stocked refrigerator, double-vanity bathroom with large shower and a furnished private balcony.
Vista Balcony
300 square feet on the sought-after Deck 3 with full-size furniture, an open floor plan, a spacious bathroom with large shower and floor-to-ceiling sliding doors to a private balcony with table and chairs.
Premium Balcony
300 square feet on Deck 2 with full-size furniture, open layout, large shower and sliding glass doors to a furnished private balcony.
Single Balcony
250 square feet on Decks 2 and 3 for solo travelers, with a full-size bed, desk and chair, sitting area and a private balcony with table and chair; offered without a single supplement.
American Liberty deck plans
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Deck 4
Sky Walk, Sun Deck, Suites/Staterooms.
- Sun DeckTake a deep breath of fresh air and immerse yourself in the breathtaking 360-degree view of the passing scenery from this ideal setting.
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 Liberty
Dining on American Liberty
The RestaurantIncluded
Open seating at every meal with all 100 guests in one seating and water views from every table; menus lean Southern on the Sea Islands, with Lowcountry shrimp, oysters, she-crab soup and fresh produce brought aboard in port.
Casual CaféIncluded
An outdoor café for a relaxed breakfast or lunch on deck as the ship threads the marshes and barrier islands.
Daily Cocktail HourIncluded
A complimentary evening cocktail hour every day with hors d’oeuvres and top-shelf spirits before dinner.
Drinks PolicyIncluded
All meals, snacks and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included and available 24 hours a day.
Entertainment and activities
- Onboard expert giving daily talks on coastal ecology, Gullah culture, pirates and the Gilded Age winter resorts of Georgia and Florida
- Live music every evening in the lounge, with local musicians joining in port
- Bow observation area and a sun deck with walking track
- Stern activity platform with a tender for exploring from the ship
- At least one included excursion in every port, with optional Premium and Signature tours
- Fitness center with new equipment
- 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 ships 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: Travelers who want Charleston, Savannah, Beaufort and the Sea Islands from a small all-inclusive ship with a balcony on every stateroom, almost any week of the year.
Sails from: Charleston, SC, Amelia Island, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Albany, NY, New York, NY · Regions: Florida and the Southeast, Chesapeake Bay, Mid-Atlantic, Hudson River
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Facts checked against American Cruise Lines: American Liberty, American Cruise Lines: dates and fares for American Liberty, American Cruise Lines press release: American Legend and the Coastal Cat series, 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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