Accommodation
The ship is equipped with the largest staterooms in the industry, most featuring a private balcony.
The 90 guest American Independence offers a comfortable exploration along the East Coast of the U.S. Its small size allows for travel through the many narrow rivers and shallow bays of the Eastern Seaboard. The 2010 built ship has all the comforts of home and a casual atmosphere on board. Spacious lounges are gathering points for cocktails, entertainment, or an afternoon lecture with panoramic views of the passing scenery, and the dining room offers a scrumptious regional menu that changes daily. Fellow travelers become fast friends as we explore U.S. rivers and waterways on American Independence.
Staterooms follow the ship’s congenial nature. With lightly colored interior décor and a generous amount of space, each room is a comfortable sanctuary. Standard rooms begin at over 250 square feet. Second and third deck rooms feature a private balcony, while suites offer unprecedented space for this class of ship.
American Independence is stabilized and also features a sun deck, putting green, and library. The ship is 226 feet long and was built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, MD.
The ship is equipped with the largest staterooms in the industry, most featuring a private balcony.
Our Team of Master Chefs prepares a traditional American menu with a regional flair that features the freshest local ingredients. Fresh foods are brought aboard daily, some from the farms and vineyards that we visit along the way. Our culinary program is one more way that we connect your onboard experience to the destinations we visit.
In the intimate atmosphere on board, guests will find the largest staterooms in the industry, spacious lounges, as well as observation decks and private balconies that offer spectacular views of the passing landscapes.
Complete with an exercise area and putting green, American Independence offers guests a relaxed and casual atmosphere.
Please note: there are no dedicated facilities for Kids & Teens onboard the ship.
Your onshore experience is as important as your onboard experience, so American Cruise Lines has taken special care to research and plan excursions at each port. With American Cruise Lines you will experience what makes each destination a special place. Your pre-cruise booklet that is mailed out to you offers a comprehensive list of tours that will take you to the finest local sites at each port and give you insight into the area’s culture, heritage and history.
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Guided, small group excursions range from museums, historic landmarks, and culturally enriching sites to more active excursions such as hiking, kayaking, and bicycling. Every excursion is led by our local guide and accompanied by an American Cruise Lines’ team member who is always available to assist.
With various onshore options, guests can tailor their cruise experiences according to their passions and interests.
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American Cruise Lines, Inc.’s ships are equipped with accessible rooms. Most ships’ lounges, sun decks, and dining salons are accessible by wheelchairs or other walking aid devices. The ships are also equipped with an elevator for ease of movement between decks.
American Cruise Lines will work to cater any dietary needs. Please tell your cruise specialist approximately two weeks prior to your cruise so that we may plan accordingly. Refrigeration is available to store insulin or other medications requiring protection.
Casual resort attire is recommended both on the ship and ashore. For dinner, men’s clothing might include a sport shirt and slacks, with sport coat or sweater. Women might find a sweater and slacks, or dress appropriate. American Cruise Lines also recommends you bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat, light rain wear, and a jacket for cool evenings.
Smoking is only allowed in designated areas on the ships. Please note that smoking is strictly prohibited in staterooms and on private balconies.
American Cruise Lines recommends you pack comfortable resort attire and the following:
American Cruise Lines’ per person fare includes passage, dining service, snacks, complimentary cocktail parties, and entertainment aboard the ship. Fares do not include shore tours (unless otherwise noted) or port charges and fees. Guests are not expected to leave a gratuity on board.
Each ship carries a first responder and has defibrillators and oxygen. These individuals can identify and stabilize a situation for transport ashore. If medical treatment beyond the capability of the crew is required, shipboard personnel will arrange transportation and remain in contact with the patient.
Our self-service laundry facilities offer travelers convenience and peace of mind. Equipped with washers and dryers, as well as detergent, guests can easily refresh their wardrobes during their journey with us, without the need to overpack.
Each of our small ships provides a genuine and customized exploration of areas inaccessible to large ships and crowds, allowing us to explore small towns in the most meaningful way possible. There are typically two to four excursion options at each cruise port that cater to a range of different interests and activity levels. Excursions range from educational experiences in partnership with local museums to active adventures that include ATV rides and kayaking. Every excursion is led by a local guide and accompanied by an American Cruise Lines’ team member who is always available to assist.
We have taken steps to make the sign-up process as simple as possible. Guests receive a link to a personalized online cruise portal 90 days prior to embarkation date. There, guests can access valuable documents and information about their cruise. 60 days prior to embarkation, guests may pre-reserve their shore excursions in their personalized online cruise portal.