City of Madison Welcomes American Cruise Lines to Indiana

This inaugural port of call celebrates a partnership between the City of Madison, Visit Madison, Inc., and American Cruise Lines.

(Madison, IN) – A historic day for Madison as they welcomed the American Cruise Lines’ American Melody and American Heritage.

This inaugural port of call celebrates a partnership between the City of Madison, Visit Madison, Inc., and American Cruise Lines to enhance the Madison riverfront and American Cruise Lines guests’ experience.

This partnership includes the establishment of the first modern cruise docking on the Ohio River and in the State of Indiana.

“We’re thrilled to have American Melody and American Heritage together in Madison for the first time to mark the start of our bright future together. We believe strongly in the tourism potential of the Ohio River and are grateful for a partnership to build tourism infrastructure in your community. We want our riverboats to celebrate Madison and each of the Ohio River towns for years to come,” said Charles B. Robertson, President and CEO, American Cruise Lines.

American Cruise Lines will visit Madison five times this year and 11 times next year. Each visit will bring an average spend of approximately $27,000 per visit in direct tourism revenue for their community.

American Cruise Lines' visits to Madison will last an average of 12 hours, allowing guests to experience Madison both day and night.

“Visit Madison is excited to work with American Cruise Lines to provide their guests with an outstanding experience in our community. The premium experiences that we will help cultivate for them will result in a positive economic impact for our events, restaurants, and retail businesses, and draw these guests back to visit Madison again,” said Visit Madison Executive Tourism Director Andrew Forrester.

"We are thrilled to welcome American Cruise Lines to Madison, marking a new chapter in our city's history. The investment in our riverfront will ensure that Madison remains a vibrant and attractive destination for visitors, both now and for future generations. We look forward to the positive impact this collaboration will bring to our city," said Madison’s Mayor Bob Courtney.