American Canadian Caribbean Line

American Canadian Caribbean Line was founded in 1966 after Captain Luther H Blount discovered the potential and demand for small ship cruising in North American waters, as well as the Caribbean and Central and South America.

30 years on, ACCL has become the benchmark in small ship cruising. With his adventurous mind and passion for exploration, Captain Blount established an impressive, year-round itinerary for his three ships, spanning from Canadian Sub-Artic to the southerly tropics of the Orinoco Delta.

Three main factors have contributed to the company's overwhelming success.

Firstly, ACCL's ships are built with the adventurous traveler in mind. Their shallow draft (6'3") and patented bow ramp allow passengers to land on deserted beaches and access areas of the world that larger ships - and even other expeditionary vessels - can only view from a distance. Another ACCL feature, the retractable pilot house, allows the ships to pass under low bridges and tricky locks in rivers or canals.

Secondly, ACCL's exciting itineraries cater to nature-lovers, adventurers, historians, snorkelers-essentially destination-oriented travelers. ACCL offers cruises in North America's waterways, including the Mississippi, Great Lakes, Erie Canal; as well as exotic destinations in the Caribbean and Central America, which include the Virgin Islands, Antigua, Nassau, Trinidad and Tobago, Panama, Venezuela, Belize and Honduras.

Finally, ACCL's cruises take place in informal and casual settings that encourage passengers to make new friends, and quite simply, relax. Yet, despite the no-frills designs of ACCL's ships - for example there is a BYOB policy to avoid expensive bar tabs - our passengers are treated to fine, chef-prepared meals and a crew that is always there to help with any needs or problems.

For more information about cruise with American Canadian Caribbean Line please visit: http://www.accl-smallships.com/