American Cruise Lines
American Independence
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $4,610
Ship comparison
American Independence vs American Star
American Cruise Lines
American Star
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- 0
- From
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Independence is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 92 passengers, in service since 2010. American Star is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2006. American Star has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose American Independence if you want more space per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has 25.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 19.7) and it has 6 cruises on sale (vs none).
American Star does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Independence | American Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 (better) | 2006 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,300 | 1,973 |
| Passengers | 92 | 100 |
| Crew | 27 | 26 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.4 (better) | 3.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 25.0 (better) | 19.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 223 ft | 188 ft |
| Beam | 51 ft | 45 ft |
| Speed | — | 16 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 6 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 73 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 8 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,610 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
American Star has no Bliss scores yet.
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American Cruise Lines
American Independence
Maybe it's time to see more of the United States. American Cruise Lines offers a variety of options, including the American Independence, which cruises the Maine coast in summer and the Atlantic coast between South Carolina and Florida in winter. Fall cruisers can cruise the Hudson River for seasonal color and leaf peeping.
Highlights
- New design features including Rolls Royce stabilizers make for a smoother cruise and less seasickness
- Simple but comfortable, these ships were built to nestle into small coves and ports along the East Coast
- Don't miss the crab and lobster served in the Chesapeake Bay and Maine regions!
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $4,610.
About American Independence Plan my cruise on American Independence
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American Star
From charming small towns to gracious southern ports, American Star from American Cruise Lines takes you to places of historic interest and magnificent beauty. On board, unwind in the friendly and accommodating atmosphere fostered by attentive staff while learning about the culture and history of the destinations you visit.
Highlights
- Spacious staterooms - Largest in the industry
- Most staterooms with private balconies
- Grand Dining Room comfortably seats all passengers at the same time
- There are rarely any waves, so these cruises are popular with those who struggle with seasickness.
Questions
American Independence or American Star?
Which is bigger, American Independence or American Star?
American Independence is bigger at 2,300 gross tons, against 1,973 gross tons for American Star. American Independence carries 92 passengers and American Star carries 100.
Which ship is newer, American Independence or American Star?
American Independence is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2006 for American Star.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Independence, with 25.0 gross tons per passenger against 19.7 on American Star. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
American Independence, with one crew member for every 3.4 passengers against one for every 3.8 on American Star.
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