b'MEMBER NEWSMEMBER NEWSAmerican Cruise Lines Expands FleetA mericanCruiseLineswillthe countrys 250th birthday with itsThe new cruises include offerings on launch 11 new cruise itiner- portfolioofdomesticcruisesexplor- the Great Lakes, the Arkansas River, aries and welcome three newingthenationfromcoasttocoast.and the Gulf Coast. The company re-vessels to its fleet in 2026. Sailing year- Its vessels will visit nearly 200 ports- cently added cruises exploring several round,thecompanylookstohonorof-call in the country next year alone.national parks visiting such locations asMountRainierandNorthCas-cadesNationalPark.Everyitinerary includes a hotel stay and at least one complimentary excursion at each port. AmericanEncorewillbethenewest addition to the companys American Riverboat line and will begin sailing in May 2026 along the Columbia and SnakeRivers.Thisseriesofvessels accommodates 180 guest and has all privatebalconystaterooms.Amain restaurant, casual caf, fitness center, and top deck walking track are among the amenities featured on the ship. Two small coastal ships will join the American Cruise Lines Patriot Class series. American Maverick launching in June 2026, and American Ranger launchinginSeptember,willbethe third and fourth vessels respectively to PHOTO: AMERICAN CRUISE LINES PHOTO: KRIS DEBRUINE/UNSPLASHbe added to this class. The ships carry just 130 guests and feature all private balcony state rooms. They offer multi-ple dining options, a top deck lounge, andelevatortoalldecks,aswellas additional amenities. FOGHORN 64'