Americana
Former names: MS Yorktown, Spirit of Yorktown, Yorktown Clipper
Americana last position
The last location of Americana is in US East Coast (coordinates 29.98833 N / -81.66166 W) cruising The AIS position was last reported 3 years ago.
Current PositionSpecifications of Americana
| Year of build | 1988 / Age: 37 |
| Flag state | USA |
| Builder | First Coast Shipbuilding Inc (Green Cove Springs, Florida USA) |
| Speed | 13 kn / 24 km/h / 15 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 68 m / 223 ft |
| Beam (width) | 12 m / 39 ft |
| Gross Tonnage | 2354 gt |
| Passengers | 108 - 138 |
| Crew | 45 |
| Passengers-to-space ratio | 22 |
| Decks | 5 |
| Cabins | 54 |
| Decks with cabins | 5 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2014 |
| Former names | MS Yorktown, Spirit of Yorktown, Yorktown Clipper |
| Owner | Absolute Nevada LLC |
| Operator | Americana Cruises |
Americana Review
Review of Americana
The 1988-built MS Americana cruise ship is one of the top vessels for small-ship cruising expeditions in the USA and Canada. She originally entered service with Clipper Cruise Lines under the name “Yorktown Clipper” (1988–2006). In 2006, she was renamed “Spirit of Yorktown” (2006–2011) and began sailing for Cruise West, a Seattle-based company founded in 1973 and declared defunct in 2010.
Following Cruise West’s bankruptcy on September 22, 2010, its fleet of nine ships was sold to various small cruise companies. In 2011, MS Yorktown was purchased and relaunched with itineraries across the USA and Central America.
In March 2014, the ship was acquired and operated by Travel Dynamics International (TDI), a New York City-based company. However, in July 2014, the vessel was seized by the German KfW IPEX-Bank, which claimed that the shipowner had outstanding debts. Travel Dynamics stated the vessel was sidelined due to financial issues and claimed it was owed USD 9.85 million by Explorer Maritime Cruises—a company controlled by TDI’s co-president, Vasos Papagapitos. The ship was seized in Florida and auctioned in Jacksonville on July 30, where it was acquired through a credit bid by KfW.
Since December 2014, MS Americana has been owned by Absolute Nevada LLC.
The vessel (IMO number 8949472) is currently USA-flagged (MMSI 369039000). As Yorktown Clipper, she was also USA-flagged (MMSI 368373000).
Shipboard Facilities and Amenities
The ship’s interior decor is sleek and elegant, highlighted by light wood accents and etched glass details.
The Observation Lounge features expansive picture windows and doubles as a library and video room. It is furnished with cozy banquettes and arranged in conversation circles for socializing and relaxation.
All 54 passenger staterooms feature large picture windows, private bathrooms, and ample storage space. Guests also enjoy generous outdoor space across the ship’s three decks.
MS Americana offers small-ship cruise itineraries in New England and the USA, operating one-way voyages between Canadian and American ports.
