We just returned from an 11 day American Cruise Lines cruise of New England. Overall this is an average cruise with a very above average price. There were both pros and cons: Pros: 1. The food was excellent, ...

Sail Date June 2019

luckyguy56

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

We shouldn't have had to show new employee how to clean our bathroom toilet

American Constitution

U.S.A.

Wish we could have seen cruise critic reviews before we booked in Dec 2017. We wanted to see New England, particularly Maine, and thought we would splurge for a relaxing, enjoyable experience. $25,000 later we ...

Sail Date August 2018

lynnmarv1

7 Reviews Written

47 Helpful Votes

We love American Cruise Lines...But...

American Constitution

U.S.A.

We love the "small ship" experience of American Cruise Lines and selected this 11 day Grand New England cruise for the wonderful scenery, food, and ports. Two special highlights - the lobster roast picnic in ...

Sail Date September 2018

ohiogeorge

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Most disappointing cruise in 33 years of cruising

American Constitution

U.S.A.

Not since our first four-day cruise in 1985 on the Star Ship Royal in the wake of a hurricane have we been more disappointed. We have traveled all over the world on many different cruise lines but have never been ...

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Sail Date August 2018

CdMAgFox

24 Reviews Written

84 Helpful Votes

Grand New England Coastal Cruise 2018

American Constitution

U.S.A.

Grand New England Coastal Cruise 2018 July 21 – August 2 ~~~My Trip to Boston, July 21st~~~ Since my nonstop American Airlines flight to Boston was not until 1:50 pm, SuperShuttle picked me ...

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Sail Date July 2018

maisey123

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Beware

American Constitution

U.S.A.

We stayed at Wharf hotel. the ship sent over 4 buses......three were very old without any mike. Most of the folks were 65 to 96 and needed help just to climb in these buses that did not lower to the curb. We wait a ...

Sail Date June 2018

cuddles147

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS CRUISE LINE TO ANYONE !!!!

American Constitution

U.S.A.

This cruise line doesn't even deserve one star. I have been cursing for 15 years and this cruise had to be the worst I have ever taken. I chose this cruise to see if there really was a difference between the ...

Sail Date May 2018

GEMINBS

1 Review Written

14 Helpful Votes

Very good and not-so-good

American Constellation

U.S.A.

This was my first riverboat cruise after almost twenty traditional cruises. Pros: 1) Ship was new & beautiful; 2) my single cabin w/balcony was very comfortable and clean with nice bathroom; 3) cuisine was the best ...

Sail Date September 2017

oldmangamer

2 Reviews Written

25 Helpful Votes

Not Ready for the Big Time

American Constellation

U.S.A.

Summary: Poorly trained staff, inadequate staffing, chaotic alcohol service, mediocre cuisine and 20th century room design made this our first and last American Cruise Line experience. We had cruised on Crystal, ...

Sail Date September 2017

sam5600

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Fanastic way to see New England Harbors

American Constellation

U.S.A.

Cabins are roomy and well appointed. The balcony was carpeted and equipped with two comfortable chairs and a nice size table. This ship is new ...May 2017. Service is excellent.. Food is better than average with ...

Sail Date September 2017

jnannicola

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Great food, large cabins and beautiful New England ports

American Constellation

U.S.A.

The Constellation is a new ship with spacious rooms and balconies. Food was fresh and excellently prepared. We loved all the ports on this grand New England cruise. We met great people who enjoyed having fun. The ...

Sail Date August 2017

GenieA

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

This Grand New England Cruise was Definitely GRAND !

American Constellation

U.S.A.

First, very good friends recommended it - they had been on the American Cruise Lines steamboat/Mississippi River cruise in 2016 and loved it; found out about this brand new cruise while on the Mississippi trip, ...

Sail Date June 2017

OllieG

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Fabulous "Maiden" Cruise

American Constellation

U.S.A.

Customer Service, customer service, customer service - the passenger was treated like a queen! From my first phone call to gather information to my disembarkation, everything went smoothly. Very clean, excellent ...

Sail Date July 2017

BornToTravel1936

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

New England Summer Delight

American Constellation

U.S.A.

We are very pleased with American Cruise Lines - service, ships, destinations, fantastic staff. The new ships (one just about every year) are well outfitted, the cabins are superior to those on other cruise lines, ...

Sail Date June 2017

markbunge

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

New England Cruise

American Constellation

U.S.A.

The ACL Constellation is a new vessel with all the amenities of a much larger vessel that accommodates only 180 passengers. The vessel is well staffed and equipped and can accommodate wheelchair passengers very ...

Sail Date June 2017

dkneerg

2 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Fantastic Way to See Maine

American Constellation

U.S.A.

Last minute decision to book this cruise. I had never been to Maine and it had been on our bucket list. Great ports of call starting in Bar Harbor. Love the size of the ship, met lots of interesting people during ...

Sail Date July 2017

D D

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Maine Coast & Harbors

American Constellation

U.S.A.

We wanted a small ship cruise experience. Constellation is ACL's newest ship and it is very beautiful. Our cabin was very roomy and the bathroom was adequate. The food was delicious and the chef came by at every ...

Sail Date July 2017

Editor Gary

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Carefree tour of scenic New England

American Constellation

U.S.A.

Choice of ports, tours on land, and time on land were all terrific, and the seamless high level of service on board this very small ship was exceptional. A small ship -- we had only 125 passengers -- allows for a ...

Sail Date June 2017

Brownsea22

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Grand New England Experience

American Constellation

U.S.A.

We did use the pre-cruise package and enjoyed a little bit of Boston before embarking on our cruise. I would recommend that to everyone. We have done one other trip with this cruise line and we have found them to ...

Sail Date June 2017

MAMinTX

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

5 Star! Mature Guest, small ship where the staff caters to you.

American Constellation

U.S.A.

Really love the idea of seeing AMERICA! We went on an 11 night Cruise to New England. There were about 120 guest on this new boat. It was smooth and the rooms were amazing with nice balconies. The staff is all ...

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Sail Date May 2017

rjmdd03@yahoo.com

1 Review Written

11 Helpful Votes

A Great Return To Cruising

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

Fall Foliage Cruise. Spent an extra day in Boston as it was our first time there. Very interesting city. Bus to Gloucester to board the ship. Only 96 pax instead of the full capacity of 210 pax which facilitated ...

Sail Date October 2015

zano321

4 Reviews Written

4 Helpful Votes

Great experience on the Pearl Mist

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

This was the smallest ship I have ever been on, and being in my mid to late thirties I was very skepticle in traveling on this ship, however it was a very enjoyable experience on the Pearl Mist. Cruising on a ...

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Sail Date October 2015

Shore Drive Cruisers

4 Reviews Written

2 Helpful Votes

A Great Time on the Repositioning Cruise

Brilliance of the Seas

U.S.A.

Had a wonderful experience during our repositioning cruise on Brilliance of the Seas from Boston to Tampa. The crew was one of the friendliest we've encountered during cruising, Captain Stig was amazing all week ...

Sail Date October 2013

Pbksea

2 Reviews Written

3 Helpful Votes

Grand New England

Independence

U.S.A.

This was our 5th trip with American Cruise Lines and we enjoyed it very much. We are happy that these are American owned and built ships and that they are staffed by American officers and crew. The young servers ...

Sail Date August 2013

roadbliss

1 Review Written

Boston to Tampa 14 night annual repositioning - Oct 2011

Jewel of the Seas

U.S.A.

Hey - I'm from Vancouver, Canada -â€" thanks for reading my review: Having had a previously positive experience on NCL - repositioning from New York to New Orleans - my wife and I decided to book ourselves ...

Sail Date October 2011