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American Legend: ship guide
The fourth Coastal Cat, a 100-guest catamaran from Boston Harbor to the Florida Keys.
Best for: Travelers who want the newest Coastal Cat on a varied East Coast year, from the Florida Keys and the Sea Islands to Revolutionary War ports, Cape Cod and the Hudson, with everything included. Sails from Charleston, SC, Amelia Island, FL, St. Petersburg, FL, Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Boston, MA, Providence, RI, New York, NY, Albany, NY in 2026 and 2027.
About American Legend
American Legend is the fourth and newest of American Cruise Lines’ Coastal Cats, built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding and launched in late 2024 with an inaugural cruise from Florida before its christening in Key West. Like its sisters it carries 100 guests in 56 balcony staterooms on four decks, and its catamaran hull draws so little water that it can travel almost any river or waterway in the country with rare access into small ports.
The modern interior pairs spacious staterooms, from 250-square-foot singles to the 550-square-foot Grand Suite, with an elegant restaurant, several lounges, a fitness center and an outdoor café. Observation areas at the bow are the place to watch harbors slide by, the sun deck has a walking track, and the stern activity platform carries a tender and kayaks. Every fare includes meals, drinks, the cocktail hour, a hotel night, excursions and gratuities.
American Legend ranges the whole East Coast in 2026 and 2027. Winter brings Southeast Sea Islands cruises between Charleston and Amelia Island and Florida Gulf Coast & Keys round trips from St. Petersburg, spring the East Coast Inland Passage and American Revolution cruises between Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, and summer Northeast Harbors, Cape Codder round trips from Boston and New England Islands from Providence, before Hudson River Fall Foliage in October. It suits travelers who want the newest Coastal Cat and a varied year.
- Fourth and newest ship of the Coastal Cat series, launched in late 2024
- Catamaran hull with a shallow draft for small harbors, rivers and inland passages
- Just 100 guests in 56 staterooms, every one with a private balcony
- Bow observation areas and a sun deck with walking track
- Stern activity platform with a tender and kayaks for exploring from the ship
- Elegant restaurant with open seating, plus an outdoor café and multiple lounges
- American Revolution cruises between Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia for the 250th anniversary
- 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 Legend 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 4
Sky Walk, Sun Deck, Suites/Staterooms.
- Vestibule
- Sun DeckSundeck
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 Legend
Dining on American Legend
The RestaurantIncluded
Open seating at every meal with all 100 guests in one seating and water views from every table; menus follow the coast, from Key West seafood and Lowcountry dishes to Chesapeake crab, Philadelphia classics and New England lobster.
Outdoor CaféIncluded
A casual café on deck for a relaxed breakfast or lunch in the open air.
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 the Revolution, maritime history, coastal wildlife and the culture of each region
- Live music every evening in the lounge, with local musicians joining in port
- Bow observation areas and a sun deck with walking track
- Stern activity platform with kayaks and a tender for exploring from the ship
- At least one included excursion in every port, with optional Premium and Signature tours and a Four Seasons Boston hotel upgrade on New England cruises
- 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 the newest Coastal Cat on a varied East Coast year, from the Florida Keys and the Sea Islands to Revolutionary War ports, Cape Cod and the Hudson, with everything included.
Sails from: Charleston, SC, Amelia Island, FL, St. Petersburg, FL, Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Boston, MA, Providence, RI, New York, NY, Albany, NY · Regions: Florida and the Southeast, Chesapeake Bay, Mid-Atlantic, New England, Hudson River
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Facts checked against American Cruise Lines: American Legend, American Cruise Lines: dates and fares for American Legend, American Cruise Lines press release: American Cruise Lines announces American Legend, 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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