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Beautiful sunset taken from the bow during cocktail hour.
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Jumbo Prawns (Thanksgiving Eve)
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Cocktail Hour (Thanksgiving Eve)
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New England Islands Cruise from Providence, RI
"We booked the pre-cruise night in the Renaissance Hotel with the tour of Providence.If we had known in advance where the cruise would leave from, we would have preferred to book a hotel near there, because we were parked at the hotel in Providence...."Read More
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Do not waste time and money on a cruise on the Star!

Review for a North America River Cruise on American Star

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Shoethorn
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We just completed a cruise on the Hudson River on the Star. Having cruised many times before (albeit on different lines), I must tell you that this cruise was not good. One set of passengers that we got to know fairly well even left early because they were so disappointed. The ship needs a complete face lift and mechanical overhaul. Specific issues: 1. Systems a. The water system was ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


High End Cost Low End Cruise

Review for a U.S.A. Cruise on American Star

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dgweir3
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

My husband and I were excited to celebrate our 40th anniversary on a cruise to New England and because of the internet description we thought American Cruise Lines and the American Star would be a good choice. The cruise dates were September 9th through the 16th. We were disappointed from the moment that we walked on to the boat we noticed that the boat was older and in poor condition. ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Cabin AA


Inner Coastal Waterways. ICW

Review for a North America River Cruise on American Star

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Oceansmymotion
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We love American cruise lines. It is geared for the older population. You are treated with respect and compassion. The ship we were on, the American Star only holds about 100 passengers, but there were only 50+ passengers. It felt like having your own private yacht. The onboard entertainer Mark Farris was wonderful. The cruise director Jenn Starr was amazing. The guest speaker Dale was so ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Cabin AAC


A Little-Known River System With Some Wonderful Ports

Review for a North America River Cruise on American Star

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DouglasW
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We have traveled a lot, but have missed much of the USA. Our friends recommended American Cruise Lines (ACL) for both the quality of the cruise and the excellent on-board speakers and entertainment all keyed to the river and itinerary. We are seeing America on American Cruise Line. We didn't know about the St. John's river prior to this trip, and while we have visited Florida many times have ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Cabin AA


Florida's St John River and St Augustine

Review for a North America River Cruise on American Star

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NSSilver
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Our friends recommended American Cruise Lines to us, and this is our 6th cruise with ACL and now have sailed on their older small boats as well as the larger more luxurious boats. We spent the night at the Hyatt Regency for a relaxing overnight stay prior to boarding the Star which was anchored immediately in-front of the Hotel. Boarding (as always with ACL) was easy, with lots of help and ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Cabin AA


Fantastic Thanksgiving Cruise on American Star

Review for a North America River Cruise on American Star

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Bond,James
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We had an incredible Thanksgiving cruise on the American Star. We've never spent Thanksgiving on a cruise ship but after the experience we had with American Cruise Lines this year on the Star, I think we will always plan our future Thanksgivings aboard ACL. No cooking, no cleanup, no relatives!!! I hope you can read the menu, it was unbelievable the amount of dishes they had. Cocktail hour was ...
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Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: Cabin AAL


Worst cruise ever

Review for a U.S.A. Cruise on American Star

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johnnysouthside
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was my first time on American Cruise Lines. We wanted to see some of New England. We flew into Providence, RI and stayed at the cruise line recommended Hotel. The hotel was overpriced and not helpful about what to do in Providence. The cruise line had a welcome package, but no information about Providence. We missed a great Italian restaurant area that we did not find out about until the next ...
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Sail Date: September 2022

Cabin Type: Cabin AA


A disappointment

Review for a U.S.A. Cruise on American Star

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pelican33
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was a cruise of the New England Islands. We were excited to see these islands and they were beautiful. The stops were typical of small town New England coastal life. It was interesting to see how the very rich live. We chose American Cruise Lines because our previous experience with ACL on the Columbia River was great. Of course that was before the pandemic. Perhaps, that ...
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Sail Date: August 2022

Cabin Type: Cabin AAL


THIS SHIP IS VERY TIRED

Review for a U.S.A. Cruise on American Star

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Travelman2
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We picked this cruise because we'd never been to the New England Islands. The brochure said Providence to Providence. But the dock in Providence was damaged last year and American Cruise Lines is using a very unattractive dock in an industrial area of Fall River. A 40 minute bus ride away. That was just the beginning of problems. We embarked on a Saturday. Our bathroom fan screeched. It ...
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Sail Date: August 2022

Cabin Type: Cabin AAC


Awful cruise and customer services

Review for a U.S.A. Cruise on American Star

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Bholley215
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We cruised New England in August 2022 on the American Star. It was awful. The worst cruise I have ever taken. The ship is old and in need of much maintenance. We had sewage back up in our shower 3 times. We embarked the ship from a different port than advertised. Had we not been on the pre- cruise exercuion we would have missed the ship, because we wre never informed of the embarking port change. ...
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Sail Date: August 2022

Cabin Type: Cabin AAL


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