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American West
American West is a American Cruise Lines cruise ship, in service since 1995. She measures 2,115 gross tons and carries 110 guests.
About American West
American West is a sternwheel riverboat built in 1995 by Nichols Bros. Boat Builders in Freeland, Washington, as Queen of the West for the American West Steamboat Company, and is the oldest ship in the American Cruise Lines fleet. American Cruise Lines bought it after the Majestic America Line shut down in 2008, refitted it in 2011, and redecorated and renamed it American West in 2022. Built for up to 167 passengers, it now carries 110 guests on four decks, with balcony cabins, a glass-enclosed restaurant, three lounges, a study, a fitness center and a putting green on the sun deck. It was built for the Columbia and Snake rivers and still sails them, between Portland, Oregon, and Clarkston, Washington.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
No deck plans on record for this ship yet.
Flying in for your cruise?
American West sails from Portland, Oregon. The airport is Portland International (PDX), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Escape LoungePDX Concourse D4.4 ★
- Delta Sky ClubPDX Concourse D4.0 ★
- Alaska LoungePDX Concourse C3.8 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates American West?
American West is operated by American Cruise Lines.
How big is American West?
American West measures 2,115 gross tons and 71 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How crowded does American West feel?
American West has a passenger space ratio of 19.2: 2,115 gross tons for 110 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so American West feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does American West carry?
American West carries 110 guests at double occupancy.
When did American West enter service?
American West entered service in 1995 and was last refurbished in 2022.
Where does American West sail?
Her home port is Portland, Oregon.
Which airport should I fly into for American West?
American West sails from Portland, Oregon. Fly into Portland International (PDX), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
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