American Cruise Lines announced its fleet of four classic paddlewheelers will undergo a redesign, refit and rebranding. As the paddlewheelers are brought to American’s newest design standard, the names will change to include American, like other ships in the fleet. The paddlewheelers will now be American Splendor, American Heritage and American West. American Pride will retain its name.

The announcement follows the company’s unveiling of its American Melody. “American Melody’s extraordinary reception, particularly by our loyalty program members, has inspired us to bring the same new aesthetic to our entire paddlewheel fleet,” said Charles B. Robertson, president & CEO, American Cruise Lines. “Both in designation and design, all four paddlewheelers will meet the sophisticated standard we set for U.S. River cruising.”

Studio DADO will complete the paddlewheel redesign. American Splendor and American Heritage will celebrate musical genres of the river, from jazz and blues to country and rock ‘n roll, as well as historical figures like Mark Twain. American West and American Pride will highlight Western and Native American themes, including the Lewis & Clark expedition. Each ship will be made over with new color palates, textiles, linen, furniture, carpets, artwork and flourishes.