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American Star

Sails from Providence, Rhode Island · Fly into PVD

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American Star, from the operator's official ship gallery.

American Star, from the operator's official ship gallery. · Photo: American Cruise Lines

About American Star

American Star is an American Cruise Lines cruise ship of the Independence class, in service since 2007. She carries 90 guests. She sails Canada and New England itineraries. We rate her 3.5 out of 5.

American Star is a 90-guest Independence-class coastal ship completed in 2007 by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland. At 220 feet long it closely matches American Spirit, with stabilizers, four decks, a restaurant on the main deck, entertainment and reading lounges, a fitness center and a partly shaded sun deck. Standard cabins exceed 230 square feet, with balconies on the second and third decks. In the summer of 2026 it sails New England Islands round trips from Providence, Rhode Island, calling at ports such as Newport and New Bedford, and the line also deploys it in the Southeast.

Ship facts

Guests
90
Fewer guests than 93% of 600 ships
Entered service
2007
Length
67 m
Shorter than 97% of 575 ships
Decks
4
Cabins
4/5−0.5, fleet average 4.5
Dining
4/5, fleet average 4.0
Entertainment
3/5, fleet average 3.0
Service
5/5, fleet average 5.0
Pools & decks
2/5, fleet average 1.9
Value
3/5, fleet average 3.0

Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the American Cruise Lines fleet average across 24 rated ships in service.

Sister ships: Independence class

American Star is one of 3 Independence class ships. American Independence (2010) and American Spirit (2005) are in service.

ShipYearRating
American Star this ship20073.5/5
American Independence20103.5/5
American Spirit20053.5/5

Deck plans & cabin locations

Open dedicated deck-plan page

Published operator layout - reviewed October 2026 · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.

Explore the deck plans

What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.

No exact sailing-date window is supplied on the source page. Confirm the final cabin category, refurbishment changes, accessibility and connecting doors for your departure. Cabin guidance describes published spatial relationships; it is not measured sound data or a guarantee of quiet.

All decks

Published operator layout - reviewed October 2026 · bow to the right

Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.

Compare the Deck 2 accommodation block first · Check rooms beside lounges and wellness spaces · Check the lowest cabins against dining and service routes
Deck 4Deck plan

On this deck: Sun Deck

American Star, Deck 4: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 3Deck plan

On this deck: Fitness Center

American Star, Deck 3: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 2Deck plan

On this deck: Midship Lounge · Chesapeake Lounge

American Star, Deck 2: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 1Deck plan

On this deck: Restaurant

American Star, Deck 1: official cabin and venue layout
Use Zoom plan to enlarge a diagram.Full ship PDF

Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates

  • Deck 2 where cabin blocks overlap above and below

    Compare the Deck 2 accommodation block first

    Shortlist a room aligned with accommodation on the neighbouring decks, away from stairs, lifts, connecting doors and public entrances. Compare the exact footprint; public spaces interrupt some cabin blocks.

    Why we flag this

    The ship-specific plans show accommodation on Decks 2 and 3, with a smaller lower accommodation footprint. The lowest deck also contains public spaces, so only the overlapping cabin section fits this preference. Check the source plan.

  • Upper accommodation and neighbouring public decks

    Check upper cabins around the sun-deck footprint

    Compare upper rooms with the open deck, walking areas and any lounge, café or fitness spaces beside or above them. Ask about furniture movement and activity times where the footprints overlap; do not treat every upper room alike.

    Why we flag this

    The official page lists Deck 3: Fitness Center; Deck 4: Sun Deck. The diagrams show the actual room/public-space boundaries. Check the source plan.

  • Accommodation deck public-area transitions

    Check rooms beside lounges and wellness spaces

    Use the individual room map to check distance from lounge doors, cafés, fitness areas, laundry and busy stair/lift routes where shown. Ask about operating hours and passing traffic before booking.

    Why we flag this

    The operator labels these spaces alongside cabin categories: Deck 1: Restaurant; Deck 2: Midship Lounge, Chesapeake Lounge; Deck 3: Fitness Center. This identifies areas to investigate rather than confirmed disturbance or a warning about every nearby cabin. Check the source plan.

  • Lowest accommodation on Deck 1

    Check the lowest cabins against dining and service routes

    Inspect the room relative to the restaurant and public/service access on the same deck. A lower cabin can be convenient, but its corridor position still matters.

    Why we flag this

    The ship's Deck 1 map identifies Restaurant. The official page also lists accommodation on Deck 1. The flag is based on the published layout, not an engine-noise or sound-level claim. Check the source plan.

Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Official ship-specific interactive SVG deck artwork captured 21 October 2026. The download is a Cruise Frog compilation, not a separate operator-issued PDF brochure. Main Deck is indexed as Deck 1, matching the official artwork file identifier.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.

Read the full cabins-to-avoid guide

Photos

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Where she sails

Home port: Providence, Rhode Island.

Flying in for your cruise?

American Star sails from Providence, Rhode Island. The airport is Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.

The lounge at Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Providence, Rhode Island

Quick answers

Which cruise line operates American Star?

American Star is operated by American Cruise Lines and belongs to its Independence class.

What are American Star's sister ships?

American Star is one of 3 Independence class ships. American Independence (2010) and American Spirit (2005) are in service.

How big is American Star?

American Star measures 67 metres in length, with 4 decks.

How many passengers does American Star carry?

American Star carries 90 guests at double occupancy.

When did American Star enter service?

American Star entered service in 2007.

Where does American Star sail?

American Star sails Canada and New England itineraries. Her home port is Providence, Rhode Island.

Which airport should I fly into for American Star?

American Star sails from Providence, Rhode Island. Fly into Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.

Where can I find the deck plans for American Star?

American Cruise Lines publishes the deck plans for American Star; this page links to Official interactive deck plans.

How is American Star rated?

Cruise Frog rates American Star 3.5 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on service (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (2/5).

Which cabins are good choices on American Star?

For the “Published operator layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Deck 2 where cabin blocks overlap above and below: Shortlist a room aligned with accommodation on the neighbouring decks, away from stairs, lifts, connecting doors and public entrances. Compare the exact footprint; public spaces interrupt some cabin blocks. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.

Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on American Star?

For the “Published operator layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Upper accommodation and neighbouring public decks: Compare upper rooms with the open deck, walking areas and any lounge, café or fitness spaces beside or above them. Ask about furniture movement and activity times where the footprints overlap; do not treat every upper room alike. Accommodation deck public-area transitions: Use the individual room map to check distance from lounge doors, cafés, fitness areas, laundry and busy stair/lift routes where shown. Ask about operating hours and passing traffic before booking. Lowest accommodation on Deck 1: Inspect the room relative to the restaurant and public/service access on the same deck. A lower cabin can be convenient, but its corridor position still matters. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.

How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?

Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.

Where can I find American Star deck plans?

Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.

Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?

Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Published operator layout - reviewed October 2026”, reviewed 2026-10-21. No exact sailing-date window is supplied on the source page. Confirm the final cabin category, refurbishment changes, accessibility and connecting doors for your departure. Cabin guidance describes published spatial relationships; it is not measured sound data or a guarantee of quiet.

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