American West ship stats

  • Price:

    $$$$
  • Size:

    S
  • Total Passengers:

    100
  • Built:

    Jan 1995
  • Refurbished:

    Jan 2022
  • Number of Decks:

    4
  • Cabin Categories:

    8
  • Gross Tonnage:

    2,115

American West overview

A veteran of the Columbia and Snake Rivers, American West, formerly Queen of the West, will receive a total redesign, allowing our guests to experience the nostalgia of classic paddlewheeler travel, while enjoying perfect comfort and the most modern amenities. In time for the 2022 cruise season, American West will be completely made-over with new color palettes, luxurious textiles and linens, new furniture and carpets, and artwork and flourishes.

American West ratings:

  • Cabin / Stateroom 5.0
  • Entertainment 5.0
  • Food and Dining 5.0
  • Onboard Activities 5.0
  • Service and Staff 5.0
  • Ship Quality 5.0

American West cabins

8 cabin categories.

Oceanview Cabin

Oceanview

Avg. Size: 180 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $748/night
Balcony Cabin

Balcony

Avg. Size: 221 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $891/night
Suite Cabin

Suite

Avg. Size: 280 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $1185/night

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American West dining

The master chefs have been busy preparing menus that are tailored specifically to this captivating region.

Dining Room

Dining Room

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American West onboard activities

Lewis and Clark Library

Lewis and Clark Library

Mt. Hood Lounge

Mt. Hood Lounge

Paddlewheel Lounge

Paddlewheel Lounge

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5.0

Paddlewheel ship a must for your bucket list. by BrandyLRM

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: American West / Destination: River Cruises - United States

American Cruise Lines is a great way for older cruises to feel safe cruising without thousands of people around. Time to get out and see the USA.

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BrandyLRM

Sep 26, 2022

So many things to do each day. Small ship cruising in US rivers is unlike anything we've ever experienced. No rush, no crowds or pushing, no line ups for elevators, shows, etc. America West was recently renovated with all new carpets, curtains, furnishings and a whole new interior decor. It's just beautiful!! I saw some reviews before sailing that showed old photos of a dark, heavy interior, that's not the case. She looks fresh and new inside and out with a completely modern interior decor. Loved the different entertainers each night. ACL has great enrichment programs and lecturers. This one was a Lewis & Clark cruise with lots of history. And what better way to experience it than an authentic ACL Paddlewheel ship like "West". The chef definitely added about a pound a day to my husband and I with her fantastic meals. Excellent, fresh seafood and local cuisine dishes with ample menu selections at all meals. Lots of inclusive shore excursions. There was a variety of excursions for every activity level. This is a great cruise if you like winery's. Also there's a hard liquor distillery tour that you can take in Stevenson, WA. My husband particularly liked that tour. Cocktail hour has everything you would want and is all inclusive. A nice little buffet of hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour as well as nice music by a local or resident entertainer (it varied nightly). Plenty to do on this beautiful cruise and a wonderful newly refurbished ship for cruising without ever leaving the US. Love this American Cruise Lines, this was our second cruise with them and we're looking forward to more. Be sure to join their Eagle Society.

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