AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVERBOAT TO DOCK IN EVANSVILLE THROUGHOUT THE FALL
Evansville, IN – July 25, 2024 – Explore Evansville and American Cruise Lines have announced that the American Heritage will return to Evansville for eight stops throughout the summer and fall of 2023. The American Heritage, a classic newly renovated paddle-wheeler carrying 150 passengers, will moor at the dock formerly occupied by the LST 325 at Inland Marina on the following dates:
| Thursday | July 27, 2023 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Wednesday | August 2, 2023 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Wednesday | August 16, 2023 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Tuesday | August 22, 2023 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Tuesday | September 5, 2023 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Monday | September 11, 2023 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Monday | September 25, 2023 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
With one stop in the market already this summer, the passengers will visit regional attractions while in Evansville, including the Evansville Wartime Museum, Audubon Museum & Nature Center, Wesselman Woods and others.
Members of the community are invited to Inland Marina to view the riverboat and welcome passengers, but tours of the American Heritage will not be available to the public. Marina Pointe will be open for beverage service starting at 10 AM and lunch service at 11 AM.
“We are thrilled to welcome the American Heritage and American Cruise Lines back to Evansville again this year! We are excited about this growing partnership, and Explore Evansville continues to seek ways to bring more attractions to the riverfront that will serve both visitors and the local community,†said Alexis Berggren, President & CEO.
Anyone interested in volunteering as a member of the Evansville Welcoming Committee is encouraged to contact Explore Evansville at info@exploreevansville.com.
About American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines offers river cruising and small-ship cruising in the U.S.A. American continues to launch the newest U.S.-built ships for Cruising Close to Home®. On all American cruises, guests discover the history, spirit, and culture of the United States aboard a sophisticated fleet of American riverboats and small cruise ships. In 2023, America will operate 17 ships, each accommodating just 90-180 passengers, which cruise more than 50 domestic itineraries in 35 states. American offers domestic Flat-Rate Airfare for all its U.S. cruises and Complimentary Pre-Cruise Hotel Stays in cities across the country.
About Explore Evansville
Explore Evansville is the official sales and marketing agency for tourism in Evansville, Indiana and Vanderburgh County. Explore Evansville is dedicated to marketing and supporting local hotels and attractions and enhancing the area’s economy by selling the region as a premier destination for conventions, meetings, sports events, leisure, and business. Additionally, Explore Evansville operates the Evansville Sports Complex, a state-of-the-art, multi-use sports facility, home to Deaconess Sports Park and Goebel Soccer Complex.
