{"id":53345,"date":"2017-11-22T13:16:36","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T17:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=53345"},"modified":"2017-11-22T13:16:36","modified_gmt":"2017-11-22T17:16:36","slug":"american-cruise-lines-tripling-pacific-northwest-routes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/11\/22\/american-cruise-lines-tripling-pacific-northwest-routes\/","title":{"rendered":"American Cruise Lines Tripling Pacific Northwest Routes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-400x133.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-400x133@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-1024x341.avif 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53347 size-large\" title=\"american cruise lines\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"american cruise lines\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-400x133.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture><\/a> Experience the magic of Puget Sound with American Cruise Lines<\/h2>\n<p>Are you dreaming of exploring the stunning Pacific Northwest? If so, American Cruise Lines, home of the most modern river cruises and paddlewheelers in the U.S., has just announced two additional itineraries to Puget Sound in 2018 (tripling its routes). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/07\/19\/american-cruise-lines-new-luxury-fleet\/\">American Cruise Lines ships<\/a> will sail to the area from Seattle, Washington as part of their new 5-day Highlights of Puget Sound cruise or their 11-day Grand Puget Sound cruise.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Puget Sound is one of the top vacationing areas in the Pacific Northwest, and is comprised of 2,500 miles of shoreline and 1.6 million acres. Filled with over 70 National and State parks, the area is known for its sightseeing, hiking, kayaking and boating activities. Those enjoying the area aboard one of the American Cruise Lines ships will have a chance to discover Friday Harbor, Anacortes, and Port Townsend on the 5-day Highlights of Puget\u00a0Sound option. Guests choosing the 11-day cruise will also explore Olympia, Victoria, Tacoma and British Columbia.<\/p>\n<p><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-pacific-northwest-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-pacific-northwest-400x133.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-pacific-northwest-400x133@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-pacific-northwest-1024x341.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-pacific-northwest.avif 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53349 size-large\" title=\"american cruise lines pacific northwest\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-pacific-northwest-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"american cruise lines pacific northwest\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-pacific-northwest-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-pacific-northwest-400x133.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-pacific-northwest.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>These two new itinerary options are an addition to the cruise lines already existing 8-day Puget Sound tour that explores the San Juan Islands, plus their current Alaskan cruise options. These new itinerary cruises are expected to begin sailing in the fall of 2018. In addition to visiting popular ports of call, each cruise will offer enrichment programs, lectures, and guided tours by local experts, naturalists and onboard historians.<\/p>\n<p>The company has made a name for itself thanks to its luxurious accommodations, unmatched guest service, culinary options and itineraries. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/06\/02\/new-american-cruise-lines-riverboats\/\">American Cruise Lines Alaska<\/a> and Pacific Northwest cruises are among the most popular. The area is a magnet for anyone hoping to discover breathtaking wildlife and diverse ecosystems. Whether you are exploring Alaska\u2019s Inside Passage, Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, or Columbia or Snake Rivers, you are sure to have an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these two new itineraries of Puget Sound, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2015\/10\/06\/best-time-to-cruise-to-alaska\/\">American Cruise Lines<\/a> recently announced is it adding five modern river boats to its current fleet. Each vessel will feature state-of-the-art modern designs and spacious staterooms, with only two staterooms spanning across the width of the deck. Private balconies, hotel-sized bathrooms and a four-story atrium are sure to give cruise guests the riverboat experience of a lifetime.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-alaska.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-alaska-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-alaska-400x133.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-alaska-400x133@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-alaska-1024x341.avif 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53348 size-large\" title=\"american cruise lines alaska\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-alaska-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"american cruise lines alaska\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-alaska-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-alaska-400x133.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-alaska.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guests will also be able to enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, breakfast room service, a top deck putting green, and culinary experience that are immersive and multi-sensory, combining the culture and foods of the area into each dish. This new fleet by American Cruise Lines will carry 200 guests per vessel and will travel to the Lower Mississippi River, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Alaska and more.<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t wait until fall of 2018, don\u2019t miss the cruise line\u2019s current cruises to Puget Sound. Your voyage starts in Seattle where you will be whisked along smooth waters that are home to whales, seals and more. Be sure to have your camera handy to capture the charm of multiple historic seaside towns. Enjoy a traditional smoked salmon tasting, the beauty of Olympic National Park, and the breathtaking scenery of The San Juan Islands and more!<\/p>\n<p>An unforgettable journey through Puget Sound can be yours aboard one of the American Cruise Lines ships. Let an experienced and skilled <a href=\"http:\/\/www.CruiseExperts.com\">www.CruiseExperts.com<\/a> agent help you find the itinerary that is right for your desires and budget. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.CruiseExperts.com\">www.CruiseExperts.com<\/a> or contact us directly at 1-888-804-CRUISE (2784) to learn more. And, don\u2019t forget to like us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CruiseExperts\">Facebook<\/a> and join our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/innercircle.php\">InnerCircle<\/a> for exclusive offers and cruise news you can use! Also, check out our new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/resource-center\/resource-center.php\">Resource Center<\/a>, where you can receive expert knowledge from us before your next cruise or cruisetour.<\/p>\n<p><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-ships-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-ships-400x133.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-ships-400x133@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-ships-1024x341.avif 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53346 size-large\" title=\"american cruise lines ships\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-ships-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"american cruise lines ships\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-ships-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-ships-400x133.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/american-cruise-lines-ships.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience the magic of Puget Sound with American Cruise Lines Are you dreaming of exploring the stunning Pacific Northwest? If so, American Cruise Lines, home of the most modern river cruises and paddlewheelers in the U.S., has just announced two additional itineraries to Puget Sound in 2018 (tripling its routes). American Cruise Lines ships will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/11\/22\/american-cruise-lines-tripling-pacific-northwest-routes\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  American Cruise Lines Tripling Pacific Northwest Routes<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":53349,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,19],"tags":[1274,1429,1275],"class_list":["post-53345","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alaska","category-destinations","tag-american-cruise-lines","tag-american-cruise-lines-alaska","tag-american-cruise-lines-ships"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53345","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53345"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53345\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}