Explore 20 US states over 2 months on this new river cruise itinerary

If you have a U.S. travel bucket list, a new sailing from American Cruise Lines is sure to check at least a few items off.

The line will sail a new 61-day itinerary exploring 20 states across four time zones, the company announced this week. The Great United States sailing, which debuts next fall, will start at the Pacific coast and head east, including visits to several national parks.

“The Great United States cruise is a fantastic showcase of our country and of the breadth of American Cruise Lines,” Charles B. Robertson, president and CEO of American Cruise Lines, said in a news release. “A river cruise of this magnitude has never been done before in the U.S., and only American Cruise Lines is capable of delivering it successfully.”

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When is the Great United States sailing?

The first Great United States itinerary will sail from Portland, Oregon, on Aug. 14, 2024, through Oct. 14, 2024, on the line’s American Jazz, American Symphony and American Independence vessels.

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The fare includes a hotel stay before the cruise, food and drinks, flights and hotels between cruise segments, gratuities, Wi-Fi and more.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@usatoday.com.

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