ACL-American Cruise Lines has revealed its plans to offer voyages to select American national parks in 2024, with itineraries ranging from 11 to 18 days.
The cruisetours will encompass stops at national parks in the states of Alaska, Tennessee and Wyoming, featuring iconic destinations like Denali, Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay, Great Smoky Mountains, and Yellowstone.
ACL will provide multiple itinerary options, including:
- An 18-day Grand Alaska National Parks voyage, combining an 11-Day Alaskan cruise with 7 days of guided exploration in Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks. It also includes cruising in Glacier Bay National Park, the Inside Passage, and Frederick Sound. This itinerary is available from Fairbanks, AK to Juneau, AK.
- A 15-day Alaska National Parks expedition, comprising an 8-day Alaskan cruise and 7 days of guided exploration in Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks, as well as cruising in Glacier Bay National Park. It is available from Fairbanks, AK to Juneau, AK.
- An 11-day Great Smoky Mountains National Park journey, including a cruise on the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers and 2 days of guided explorations in Great Smoky National Park. This itinerary is offered in both directions, from Knoxville, TN or Nashville, TN.
- A 15-day National Parks & Legendary Rivers adventure, encompassing an 8-day cruise on the Columbia and Snake Rivers and 7 days of guided exploration in three National Parks - Glacier, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton.
Yellowstone National Park (1872-established) holds the distinction of being the world's first NP, paving the way for the widespread use of the term "national park" across the USA and globally. Yellowstone is not only the oldest but also one of the largest NPs in North America.