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American Star

SHIP OVERVIEW

American Star features a friendly and accommodating atmosphere, a hallmark of American Cruise Lines. Its small size allows for travel through the many narrow rivers and shallow bays of the Eastern Seaboard. This ship has all the comforts of home and a casual ambiance on board. The ship is 220 feet long and was built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, MD.

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STATISTICS

Year Built
2007
Year Refurbished
Year Entered Present Fleet
Country of Registry
Tonnage (GRT)
4000
PAX (basis 2)
96
Max Pax (inc. Uppers)
100
Passenger Decks
4
Number of Crew
30
Officers' Nationality
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality

STATEROOMS

Suites
1
Balcony
0
Oceanview
21
Oceanview No Balcony
0
Oceanview With Balcony
0
Balconies
26
Interior
0
Accessible
20
Total Number of Accommodations
1000

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BALCONY
OCEANVIEW
INSIDE

Veranda

Veranda Suite

Veranda Suite

CategoryVeranda

Square Footage350 sq. ft.

Suite size: 350 sq ft. The largest room on Independence class ships, featuring a large window and private balcony with chairs, bedroom with lounge setting, desk and king-size bed, mini fridge stocked with beverages, nightly suite treats and a bottle of champagne delivered on one evening, individual climate control, in-room safe, single-serve coffee machine, dresser, small closet and a full-size bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer, plush towels and grab rails.

Deluxe 1

Deluxe Balcony Stateroom
Deluxe 2

Deluxe Balcony Stateroom
Single

Single Balcony Stateroom

Deluxe

Deluxe Waterview Stateroom
Standard

Standard Waterview Stateroom

Deck Plans

5

Deck 4
10

Deck 3
15

Deck 2
20

Main Deck

Deck 3

Veranda Suite Veranda

Deluxe Balcony Stateroom Deluxe 1

Single Balcony Stateroom Single

Deck 2

Deluxe Balcony Stateroom Deluxe 2

Deluxe Waterview Stateroom Deluxe

Deck 4

SHIP REVIEWS

OVERALL RATING

3.7

Based on 3 reviews

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Review

AUGUST

PROS

First time cruising USA. Superb service, food and itinerary.

CONS

Enrichment program marginal both in timing and content.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Historical presentations for individual stops were given before excursions and walk abouts were completed from the previous day. Some presentations were irrelevant to the particular destination. Some were incomplete - little on the peculiar history, physical characteristics, cultural etc of the area. If I heard about Moby Dick once, I heard it a million times! Obviously presenter was a history buff but focus was fuzzy at best. Presenter proud of military achievements, but her interpretation of her prior military "successes" detracted from the purpose of her presentation. Maybe my experiences as a career military fighter pilot jaundiced my observations.

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JULY

PROS

The food and dining room staff were very good (Anthony was great). The itinerary (New England Islands) and Cruise Line organized shore excursions were very good.

CONS

Unfortunately, the ship and amenities were below our expectations. The ship was in need of repair and updating. The cabins were small and there was inadequate space to store luggage after emptying. There was no safe or refrigerator in the room.

RECOMMENDED

The ship was designed for river cruising, making it very susceptible to a very rough ride. Even with minimal waves, this resulted in the dresser drawers sliding open and slamming shut repeatedly when the ship was underway. It was impossible to walk around when this was happening.

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Wonderful Simplicity

DECEMBER

PROS

All-American crew (no language struggles); quiet, serene atmosphere; older passengers; no embarkation/disembarkation hassles

CONS

Food choices adequate but not extensive.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

The "American Star" presents a warm welcome with a serene atmosphere. The ship is small (100 passengers max) thus easy to navigate. There is no glitz - just clean, straightforward comfort - with an outstanding American crew. We will certainly sail with American Cruise Lines again.

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