M/V Grande Mariner at Chicago's Navy Pier

We offer the guests the opportunity to go where the big ships cannot. Our niche is exploring some of America's most historic waterways in a style reminiscent of private yacht vacations of a bygone era. 

Our itineraries are specially tailored to the active, inquisitive and eco-conscious audience. Many are in regions of historic interest of natural beauty.  Onboard we invite local guides and entertainment to ensure an authentic travel experience of our often smaller ports of call. Our ships are purposefully simple and comfortable with an informal atmosphere that is reflected in our in our BYOB policy and relaxed dress code. We proudly fly the US flag.

Family operated for over 40 years American Canadian Caribbean Line of Warren, Rhode Island is the brainchild of shipbuilder, Capt. Luther H. Blount (1916-2006). In the 1950's, in order to experience a small ship cruise on the historic Northeastern waterways, you had to own your own yacht or have a friend who did. Luther Blount owned such a yacht and invited many friends to join him and his young family. It evolved into a business as guests started to multiply, requesting to contribute to the cost and to bring friends of their own. What started first as family swordfishing vacations to New England and the Canadian Maritimes has developed into one of the most renowned niche cruise companies that has defined the industry. Capt. Blount's daughter Nancy now manages the cruise line with the assistance of the Blount Executive Team that includes her sisters Julie and Marcia. They also oversee the shipyard and other family interests.

ACCL shallow draft vessels have a retractable pilot house and are able to navigate shallow coastal waters and under low bridges of historic inland waterways including the Erie Canal and Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal.