CLEVELAND — Cleveland's growth as a Great Lakes cruise destination will continue in 2026 with the addition of two American Cruise Lines excursions that will start and end here.

American Cruise Lines is rolling out three Great Lakes itineraries for 2026 that will sail from May through August aboard the "American Patriot," which the company says is "the newest small cruise ship in the company."

What makes American Cruise Lines' Great Lakes cruises unique is that they are fully domestic. "All itineraries begin, end, and remain in the U.S., making a passport or international flight unnecessary for American travelers," the company explained.

Cleveland will be prominently featured in two of the new American Cruise Lines Great Lakes itineraries.

The 9-Day Great Lakes & Thousand Islands cru

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