American Independence: Hugging the eastern coastline
Dining
The casual atmosphere is intended to foster camaraderie between fellow passengers, and all meals, which feature fresh meats and seafood, and in-season fruits and veggies, are open seating. Look for crab in season on the Chesapeake Bay cruise and lobster in Maine! Open decks and glassed-in observation areas allow for stellar views of the passing scenery.
Activities & entertainment
Simple but comfortable, the Independence was built to nestle into small coves and ports along the East Coast. Activities onboard are often tied into the destination and may include a visit with a local lobsterman in Maine, or while on southern sailings, costumed antebellum characters may entertain cruisers.
Other activities include:
- Lectures and Q&A sessions
- Walking tours of historic homes
- Museum visits
- Binoculars are available to use any time
- Kite flying on the observation deck
- Exercise equipment is minimal. Most passengers get their exercise by going ashore independently and walking through the towns
Staterooms
Staterooms on the Independence are generally more spacious than those found on other small cruise ships, with picture windows and private bathrooms. Some rooms have private balconies, perfect for watching the world float past.
With a maximum of 104 passengers, and generally leisurely schedules, you will have time to relax and join fellow passengers in excursions to towns and villages along the way.
Stateroom features:
- Spacious staterooms
- Most staterooms have private balconies
- Large opening picture window
- All interior entrances means that every stateroom has a private view
- Complimentary wi-fi in all staterooms
- Satellite TV and DVD player in all staterooms
- Twice-daily stateroom service
- Individual climate control system
- Writing desk & stationery
- Hair dryer
- Spacious closet
- Four-drawer dressers and night tables
- 110-volt outlets
Amenities on this ship
Note: There's no pool, fitness center, spa facilities, whirlpools or casino on the petite Independence. Passengers get their exercise by going ashore and walking around the port towns.
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