The American Patriot is a modern coastal cruise ship operated by American Cruise Lines, known for frequently visiting Plymouth, Massachusetts, as part of its New England itineraries. Built in 2025 by Chesapeake Shipbuilding of Salisbury, Maryland, the vessel is part of American Cruise Lines’ innovative Project Blue fleet, a series of small hybrid catamarans designed for flexible coastal routes and sustainability-focused cruising.
The American Patriot’s design blends sleek contemporary lines with the comfort and craftsmanship associated with classic American shipbuilding. The vessel measures approximately 241 feet in length and accommodates roughly 100 passengers across five decks. Each ship in the Project Blue series offers panoramic lounges, spacious private balconies, and advanced low-emission propulsion systems intended for environmentally responsible cruising in sensitive coastal environments such as Cape Cod Bay and Narragansett Sound.
American Cruise Lines, headquartered in Guilford, Connecticut, owns and operates the American Patriot. The company has specialized in U.S.-built, U.S.-flagged small ships navigating domestic rivers and coasts since its founding in 1991. The American Patriot typically sails New England Island itineraries from Boston or Providence, calling at historic ports including Plymouth, Massachusetts, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and Newport, RI.
In addition to her technical innovations, the vessel’s name reflects a long tradition of American maritime pride. American Cruise Lines has stated that the “Patriot” title symbolizes independence and national heritage, aligning with the historical significance of ports like Plymouth, where the Mayflower landed in 1620. The ship’s frequent stops there connect contemporary American cruising to centuries of seafaring history.
(Videographer: Michael de la Force, LIKE Magazine, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 10.19.2025)
(Michael de la Force, LIKE® Magazine, 10.19.2025)
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