American Star
Cruise line
American Cruise Lines
American Star last position
American Star last location was at US East Coast (coordinates 38.36219 N / -75.61344 W) cruising en route to SALISBURY MD. The AIS position was reported 17 hours ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of American Star
American Star current cruise is 6 days, round-trip 7 Night Great Rivers of Florida Cruise. The itinerary starts on 09 Dec, 2024 and ends on 15 Dec, 2024.
Date / Time | Port |
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09 Dec | Departing from Jacksonville, JAXPORT, Florida hotels |
10 Dec | Green Cove Springs FL, Florida |
11 Dec | Palatka FL, Florida |
12 Dec | Amelia Island Florida, Fernandina Beach |
14 Dec | St Augustine FL, Florida |
15 Dec | Arriving in Jacksonville, JAXPORT, Florida hotels |
Specifications of American Star
Year of build | 2007 / Age: 17 |
Flag state | USA |
Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding (Salisbury, Maryland USA) |
Speed | 14 kn / 26 km/h / 16 mph |
Length (LOA) | 66 m / 217 ft |
Beam (width) | 13 m / 43 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 1973 gt |
Passengers | 94 - 100 |
Crew | 26 |
Passengers-to-space ratio | 20 |
Decks | 4 |
Cabins | 47 |
Decks with cabins | 3 |
Last Refurbishment | 2017 |
Sister-ships | American Spirit, Independence, American Glory |
Owner | American Cruise Lines Inc |
Operator | American Cruise Lines |
American Star Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2024 Nov 25 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night Great Rivers of Florida Cruise | Jacksonville | |
2024 Dec 02 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night Great Rivers of Florida Cruise | Jacksonville | |
2024 Dec 09 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night Great Rivers of Florida Cruise | Jacksonville | |
2024 Dec 16 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night Great Rivers of Florida Cruise | Jacksonville | |
2025 Apr 03 | 7 days, one-way from Charleston SC to Jacksonville | Charleston SC | $4835 |
2025 Apr 10 | 6 days, one-way from Amelia Island Florida to Charleston SC | Amelia Island Florida | $4835 |
2025 Apr 17 | 7 days, one-way from Charleston SC to Jacksonville | Charleston SC | $4835 |
2025 Apr 24 | 13 days, one-way from Amelia Island Florida to Baltimore | Amelia Island Florida | $8515 |
2025 May 08 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Chesapeake Bay Cruise | Baltimore | $4530 |
2025 May 15 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Chesapeake Bay Cruise | Baltimore | $4530 |
2025 May 22 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Chesapeake Bay Cruise | Baltimore | $4530 |
2025 May 31 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5145 |
2025 Jun 07 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5145 |
2025 Jun 14 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5145 |
2025 Jun 21 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5145 |
2025 Jun 28 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5145 |
2025 Jul 05 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5145 |
2025 Jul 12 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5145 |
2025 Jul 19 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5145 |
2025 Jul 26 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5145 |
2025 Aug 02 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5455 |
2025 Aug 09 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5455 |
2025 Aug 16 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5455 |
2025 Aug 23 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5455 |
2025 Aug 30 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5455 |
2025 Sep 06 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5760 |
2025 Sep 13 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5760 |
2025 Sep 20 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night New England Islands Cruise | Providence RI | $5760 |
2025 Sep 27 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise | New York | $5760 |
2025 Oct 04 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise | New York | $5760 |
2025 Oct 11 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise | New York | $5760 |
2025 Oct 18 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise | New York | $5760 |
2025 Oct 27 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Chesapeake Bay Cruise | Baltimore | $4530 |
2025 Nov 03 | 14 days, one-way from Baltimore to Jacksonville | Baltimore |
American Star Review
Review of American Star
The 2007-built MS American Star cruise ship is one of the oldest ACL-American Cruise Lines ships - together with American Glory (2002-2019/scuttled), American Spirit (2004) and American Independence (2010). The riverboat was last refurbished in 2017. Being of the same class, American Glory (2001) was scuttled in 2019.
History - construction and ownership
The shipowner American Cruise Lines (ACL) is the USA's largest river cruise company (headquarters in Guilford Connecticut) operational since 1991. The company specializes in cruise shipping on the USA's largest navigable inland waterways (rivers and lakes) as well as in cruises along the USA East Coast, USA West Coast and Florida. All ACL vessels feature some of the industry's largest passenger cabins with private balconies, spacious lounges and outdoor deck spaces, gourmet cuisine, top-quality enrichment program with many complimentary land tours and excursions, and highly-personalized service by all-American staff and crew.
All ACL cruise ships are US-flagged and built by the company-owned Chesapeake Shipbuilding Yard in Salisbury (Maryland USA).
American Star small cruise ship entered service in June 2007. She is similar to ACL American Spirit and offers the same unique cruising style, hallmark of the company of American Cruise Lines. No matter where she goes to – charming small towns or gracious southern ports, American Star brings guests to spots of magnificent beauty and historic interest. Each passenger is able to unwind on board in the friendly atmosphere created by the American staff.
Decks and Cabins
ACL's American Star ship has 4 passenger decks (3 with cabins) and accommodates 100 guests in a total of 47 staterooms (1 Suite, 25 Balcony, 21 Oceanview, no Inside) in 6 cabin grades. The boat has 2 single cabins. All staterooms have large picture windows, interior entrances and en suite baths. Other amenities include smart HDTV (with DVD), individual climate control, desk, stationary, closet, 4-drawer dresser.
Cabin sizes range from 250 ft2 (23 m2) to 350 ft2 (33 m2).
Shipboard facilities and amenities
MS American Star has one Grand Dining Room (with open seating) that offers regional and seasonal cuisine. Other options for a drink include Maindeck Lounge, Midship lounge and Chesapeake lounge.
American Star clientele consists of well-traveled Americans. The onboard atmosphere is casual and friendly. Various port visits are offered every day. Due to its smaller size, American Star can visit the smallest ports during the shore excursions. Room service is available twice a day. Internet access and Wi-Fi are complimentary. Other amenities are the free cocktails before dinner, American staff & crew, guest lecturers. American Star has a Library Lounge, putting green, fitness, sunshade, lifts (serving all decks).
Itineraries
American Star itinerary program is based on cruises along the USA East Coast departing from Charleston, Jacksonville, Baltimore, NYC New York.
ACL cruise deals are inclusive of the Internet (Wi-Fi), all tours/excursions, flight and coach transfers, live evening entertainment, daily expert lecturers, food tastings, 24-hour coffee/tea, replenished daily bottled water, room-service (twice daily).
American Star ship related cruise news
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ACL-American Cruise Lines opens 2023 season with American Star ship from Florida
ACL-American Cruise Lines announced that February 18th would mark the opening of the company’s 2023 U.S. cruise season when the American Star...
February 11, 2023 - Accidents
American Star Crashes into Main Street Bridge
The large river cruise ship American Star crashed into the Main Street Bridge in Jacksonville FL Friday evening (November 25), leaving the cruiser...
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American Star Wiki
American Star is a coastal passenger ship similar as design to the FLEETMATE American Spirit. Because of their smaller sizes, most ACL ships can visit smallest ports featuring historic architecture, museums and amazing shore excursions.
American Star offers small-ship travel vacations along the US East Coast and also river cruises in the USA. The list of itineraries and departure ports includes: 7-day "Historic South and Golden Isles" from Charleston SC and Jacksonville FL, 14-day "East Coast Inland Passage" from Florida (Jacksonville), 6-day "Chesapeake Bay" from Baltimore MD, 7-day "New England Islands" from Providence RI, 7-day Fall Foliage "Hudson River" cruises from NYC (New York).