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California Cruisin’ with American Cruise LinesAmerican Cruise Lines announced today their first-ever California cruise. Beginning in 2023, the country’s largest small ship cruise line will offer a brand new 8-Day San Francisco Bay cruise, which explores the City on the Bay, Napa Valley, and the San Joaquin Valley.

Operating round trip from San Francisco, America’s new small ships will transport guests from San Francisco into the heart of wine country along the Napa River. The new itinerary stops in San Francisco, Napa, Vallejo, Stockton, and Sacramento and cruises San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, the Napa River, and the San Joaquin River. America continues to expand the possibilities for exceptional domestic small ship cruises. Exploring this beautiful region of Northern California by riverboat will provide a new opportunity for our guests to discover the Bay Area and the Napa Valley in an exceptional way have driven there.8-Day San Francisco Bay cruise

Still, not many can say they have cruised through wine country, said Charles B.Robertson, President and CEO of American Cruise Lines.  America’s new San Francisco Bay itinerary highlights the region’s historical, cultural, and geographical influences that gave rise to the stunning seaside city of San Francisco, as well as the lush vineyards and flourishing agricultural communities present throughout the Bay area and its surrounding valleys today.8-Day San Francisco Bay cruises, will encompass a wide range of experiences, including a scenic sail of magnificent San Francisco Bay passing by the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Treasure Island.

Local San Francisco experiences include visits to Fishermans Wharf, Ghirardelli Square and Alcatraz. Special experiences include a Napa Valley Winery experience and a NASCAR-style driving experience at the Stockton 99 Speedway. The cruise also offers a guided tour of Old Sacramento’s underground city and port, and a visit to the California Railroad Museum, home to 5 full-size steam locomotives, including Central Pacific No.1 Governor Stanford, as well as many exhibits, including one honouring the Chinese contribution to the building of the Transcontinental Railroad, and the infamous Golden Spike which commemorated the completion of the celebrated railroad in 1869.

Tourists enjoy daily Sunrise Yoga and unique Wine Country experiences on the cruise. Special wine presentations will allow guests to learn, sip, and savour regional varietals. American’s culinary team will also give onboard cooking demonstrations on local Northern Californian cuisine, and each guest will receive a local cookbook from taking home.

Written by: Matthew Thomas