American Juneau Cruise Reviews

We chose to arrive in Juneau two days early expecting some cooler temps only to be greeted by 80 degree plus temps in a city that does not have an air-conditioner in any commercial establishment including our hotel, ...

Sail Date June 2019

snellbaker

4 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Line needs some work

After having cruised Alaska last year with Celebrity we wanted to try a smaller ship for the off the path stops. The Constellation was just the size we were looking for. The precruise hotel was an old one. While ...

Sail Date July 2019

Carolina Senior

2 Reviews Written

13 Helpful Votes

Magnificent experience

Whale sightings 6 of 7 days, excellent food and service, magnificent views up close of mountain goats, a wolf, hundreds of sea lions, otters, eagles and flocks of birds. Local seafood served as one choice in varied ...

Sail Date July 2019

jcholler

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Once in a Lifetime!

We always wanted to go to Alaska and wanted and intimate experience. It was an excellent ship with a wonderful crew. We saw the wonders of Alaska; spectacular scenery, wildlife including bears, eagles, humpback ...

Sail Date August 2018

dianecruiser

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Big disappointment. Training crew, and downhill from there.

The only reason I didn't give this cruise a one out of five is because a few things went well, including embarkation and disembarkation; plus, the poorly trained staff at least tried (for the most part). Our ...

Sail Date July 2018

Textraveller

1 Review Written

Puget Sound

Pacific Coastal

We chose this cruise hoping to find a method of travel and cruise line that would work okay for person of limited mobility. Sadly, we felt that this trip was overpriced, and that we were misled by sales people. ...

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Sail Date August 2018

MichaelMoffitt

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Outstanding and fun experience!

The small ship (175 pax), great itinerary and solid crew made this cruise a most enjoyable experience. The staterooms are large (300 sq ft) and well appointed. The bathrooms are well laid out and the overall ...

Sail Date August 2018

aslRN

2 Reviews Written

3 Helpful Votes

Beautiful scenery! Great ship and crew!

We have sailed with American Cruise Line before. We love the personalized touches of small ship cruising. Southeast Alaska was beautiful. The ports were fun with great activities.I would highly recommend the train ...

Sail Date July 2018

AZ Carol

1 Review Written

Relaxing and Luxurious

I got to go in this cruise because a friend if a friend of a friend could no longer go and sold it for a fraction of the price. It was the best vacation I've ever had. I'm not one for a lot of words, so this will be ...

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Sail Date July 2018

Gardener222

13 Reviews Written

70 Helpful Votes

Great cruise but needs more variety on excursions & entertainment

We like ACL and this is our 3rd cruise with them. Pluses: We booked our next cruise with them while on board to get the 15% savings. and no port charges. We like the intimacy of a smaller ship with less hassles ...

Sail Date July 2018

xenonsa

1 Review Written

Puget Sound & the San Juan Islands

I prefer small ship cruises, and this line seemed to meet all my expectations. Friends had traveled on it and recommended it highly. The only problem seemed to be choosing from a lot of exciting and inviting ...

Sail Date July 2018

Newill

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Great Small ship Alaska experience - Adults - mostly retirees - focused

Prior experience with American Cruise lines on the Columbia and Snake river combined with a desire to see parts of Alaska were combined with this nice small ship Alaska arrangements. American Cruise lines handled ...

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Sail Date July 2018

valiegrl

3 Reviews Written

13 Helpful Votes

San Juan Islands w/American cruise lines

We always wanted to see the San Junan Islands of Washing state and thought this would be an effortless way to do it. Embarkation was easy. The itinerary was very good and we really enjoyed all the historical ...

Sail Date July 2018

rlsobey

3 Reviews Written

10 Helpful Votes

Nice Relaxing Cruise with Great Scenery

This is our second cruise in Alaska. The first was a large ship cruise, which convinced us to take a small ship cruise to allow to see more of Alaska. We cruised out of Juneau, AK and returned to Juneau. The ...

Sail Date June 2018

Dreamwkr

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Small ship cruising at its finest

First time cruising family. We looked for a small ship with an elevator to take our 97 year old mom back to Alaska where she lived for a year in 1947. American Cruise Lines fit the bill. I can't say enough ...

Sail Date August 2017

wesmanning46

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

A very NICE week.

I picked this cruise based on the availability of a 'solo' cabin, by the time the cruise was over had decided to again sail with ACL again next May. The ship was clean and well run, the Hotel Manager, Natalie ...

Sail Date August 2017

FlickaGirl

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Magnificent scenery

A friend recommended this cruise line. We enjoyed both the itinerary and the small ship experience. It was more casual than we expected - comfortable and friendly. The captain was flexible and would stop or turn ...

Sail Date August 2017

J Morgan

3 Reviews Written

2 Helpful Votes

EXCELLENT

Thank you Jean, Andrew and the whole staff aboard the American Spirit for the BEST Alaskan experience we could ever have wished for.The Captain and deck hands gave us so much time at each of the glaciers that we had ...

Sail Date August 2017

charl106

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

HORRIBLE CRUISE ON THE SPIRIT

I chose this cruise cause it had a good itinerary. the ship was awful. small rooms, even smaller bathrooms. no entertainment for adults after 10. food was awful. no 24 hr. Pizza. no guys burgers. carnival has ...

Sail Date July 2017

pianozanne

1 Review Written

Smaller ships are the way to cruise!

This cruise was great. The small ship lent itself to stopping when a bear was spotted, getting closer to the glaciers than a larger ship would be able to do.The cabin was quite large, the bed comfortable, and the ...

Sail Date July 2017

Blueskygirly67

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Exceeded my expectations

We wanted to experience Alaska but on a small boat. So much better than a big boat - a more diverse range of ports, a chance to meet everyone on board, the ability to stop and chase the wildlife rather than sticking ...

Sail Date June 2017

mpinkham47

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Two cruises to Alaska. Scenery and wildlife are sights to behold.

This was our third cruise with American Cruise Lines. We have always enjoyed ourselves. Small ship cruising is, imho, the only way to go. Ships carry 80-some passengers, with a crew or 30 or so. There is always ...

Sail Date July 2016

MarvT

1 Review Written

Small Ships, Great Itineraries, and Wonderful Service

Small ships, great itineraries and wonderful, cheerful service. Free wine and beer with lunch and dinner. A full-bar happy hour every day before dinner with great appetizers! Starting in Juneau, the Mendenhall ...

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Sail Date July 2016

sjtemple52@gmail.com

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Small Ship Cruising the Best Way to See Alaska