American Star - Cruises from $4,610

American Star Ship Information

The American Star offers guests the same unique style of cruising that has become the hallmark of American Cruise Lines. From charming small towns to gracious southern ports, the American Star will bring guests to places of historic interest and magnificent beauty.

American Star Onboard Dining

Each menu offers something for everyone and changes to complement the season and the region in which guests are traveling. The chefs are encouraged to use locally grown, sustainable ingredients to masterfully create the regionally inspired and exquisite cuisine we are known for. Fresh foods are brought aboard daily, some from the farms and vineyards that we visit along the way.

• Mississippi River Cuisine: Enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine in New Orleans. Compare the famous barbecue of Memphis and St. Louis and savor southern inspired refreshments such as mint juleps and fresh iced tea. Treat yourself to Pecan Pie and Mississippi Mud Pie, popular sweet treats of the region. Below are a few of our featured menu items on this itinerary.
• Columbia & Snake River Cuisine: As you explore this amazing region, the creative chefs will masterfully prepare exquisite cuisine, using the freshest local ingredients, such as Tillamook cheese, to prepare regional favorite dishes. You will also be treated to wine from a fine Washington State vineyard to perfectly complement your meal. Below are a few of our featured menu items on this itinerary.
• Alaskan Cuisine: Every meal on throughout your Alaska exploration will be crafted using locally sourced ingredients that support the small towns American Cruise Lines visits, including Haines, Petersburg, and Wrangell. Although Alaska is known for its great seafood, the region's blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, and lingonberries also receive high marks. Throughout your journey savor desserts made from these delicious natural treats. Below are a few of our featured menu items on this itinerary.
• Puget Sound Cuisine: Along your journey in this serene cruising ground, you will sample cuisine crafted with locally harvested ingredients, including finfish and shellfish, greens, roots, nuts, and fruits. Indulge in Dungeness crab cakes, oysters, fresh-picked apples, and beer made from Washington State hops. Below are a few of our featured menu items.
• New England Cuisine: In addition to being treated to an authentic lobsterbake on shore, you will be treated to the best seafood in the region on board. Enjoy succulent lobsters, clams on the half shelf, and perfectly seared scallops. Delight in signature New England desserts including Boston cream pie, Maine blueberry pie, and apple pudding topped with maple cream. Below are a few of the featured menu items on this itinerary.
• Southeast Cuisine: During your journey in the Southeast enjoy a variety of dishes, born of the local community, from the freshest Maryland crabs to the gumbos and barbecues of lowcountry. Savor the best flavors of the South, including buttermilk biscuits, fried chicken, classic Hoppin' John, peach cobbler, key lime pie, and more. Below are a few of our featured menu items on this itinerary.

American Star Enrichment

Carefully selected onboard experts with knowledge of and passion for American history, ecology, and culture join American Cruise Lines on each of the cruises. Their informal presentations, open discussions, and activities bring each region to life. They are available throughout each day to add context to your journey and will also attend shore excursions to give American Cruise Line guests a behind-the-scenes insight into some of America's most treasured destinations.

• Music & Entertainment: Let American Cruise Lines guide you through the origins and rich traditions of music on America's legendary rivers and waterways. These shores are home to many celebrated styles of music including Country, Jazz, Blues, and Rock 'n' Roll. On board and ashore, enjoy music inspired by each unique region and learn its impact on the development of music in America.
• Onboard Experts & Historians: American Cruise Lines carefully selects industry experts to join American Cruise Lines on each of the cruises. Their informal presentations, open discussions, and activities bring local history, nature, and culture to life through their knowledge and passion for American heritage. These specialists, naturalists, and historians also attend shore excursions to give our guests a behind-the-scenes insight into some of America's most treasured destinations.
• Onshore Excursion: 100% American. Every port of call is in the U.S., every crewmember is American, and the story we tell along the way is about America. Each day is an opportunity to explore a new destination close to home.

American Star Bars & Lounges

Each lounge onboard American Cruise Lines' fleet is meticulously designed to cultivate a tranquil atmosphere, inviting guests to relax and forge connections with their fellow travelers. These havens serve as a retreat for rejuvenation after a day of adventure, enveloped in beauty and comfort.

• Chesapeake Lounge

American Star Accommodations

Enjoy ample storage space with a dresser and closet complete with hangers, along with a dedicated desk and chair for added functionality. Indulge in a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea anytime with the in-room single-serve coffee brewer, accompanied by complimentary pods. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of your private sanctuary, where every detail is designed for your utmost relaxation and enjoyment.

• Veranda Suite Private Balcony
• Private Balcony
• Single Private Balcony

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