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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.
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Aside from adult multi-generational groups, or older children and teenagers with a keen interest in history and culture, these cruises are not suitable for youngsters. Midship LoungeAlso on Deck 2, this small, quiet lounge is set out with tables and chairs and ideal for playing cards or doing crafts and puzzles. The size of the vessel, combined with the open seating at mealtimes, makes American Independence a very sociable vessel. Solo travelers will quickly find new friends and nothing ever feels rushed, meaning the crew members can take time out to chat or answer any questions. The lack of any formal dress code, or formal dinner, also helps create a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. In 2023, the vessel's name was changed from "MS Independence" to "American Independence".
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The shipowner American Cruise Lines (ACL) is the USA's largest river cruise company (headquarters in Guilford Connecticut) operational since 1991. The company specializes in cruise shipping on the USA's largest navigable inland waterways (rivers and lakes) as well as in cruises along the USA East Coast, USA West Coast and Florida. Experience tranquility and convenience in our A staterooms, nestled on the main deck.
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Being of the same design as the ACL ships American Star and American Spirit, Independence is larger in size (thus offering more spacious rooms and public areas) and fully stabilized. Launched on June 3, 1950 and completed January 1951, the new liner's first master was Captain Hugh Lee Switzer (1898–1991), former captain SS La Guardia, who held that post from 1951 to 1964. Both the Independence and the Constitution sported black hulls and American export lines funnel colors. The 100-passenger American Independence is owned and operated by American Cruise Lines and sails overnight coastal, river, and inland waterways within the continental United States.
Fellow Passengers
The boat's namesake is the RCI-Royal Caribbean's liner Independence of the Seas (2008-built). To see discounted cruises on this ship, use the Find a Bargain box on the left. On the sun deck, there is a small fitness area with a cross-trainer, exercise bike, two recumbent cycles and a variety of free weights. This isn't a ship with a big entertainment scene, and the only shows as such are the nightly concerts by the onboard entertainer and visiting singers and musicians. There is one accessible cabin, number 213, which is large enough to accommodate a wheelchair and is conveniently situated next to the elevator on Deck 2 and on the same level as the main lounge. This isn't a ship for party animals as there is no entertainment, aside from nightly music, and a standard bar set up.
Name change and departure to Alang
Other amenities include HDTV (with DVD), large picture windows, individual climate control in each cabin, desk, stationary, closet, 4-drawer dresser, American staff and crew. Our AAC Private Balcony staterooms, ideally situated on the top deck, provide sweeping panoramic vistas. Ft. of opulent living space, akin to a high-end hotel room, each stateroom features a dresser and closet with hangers, ensuring plenty of storage for your belongings. Settle comfortably at the desk and chair, perfect for catching up on work or planning your next adventure. Enjoy the convenience of an in-room single-serve coffee brewer, complete with coffee and tea pods for your enjoyment. Stay refreshed with individual climate control, allowing you to adjust the temperature to your preference.
Decks and Cabins
Tung transferred Oceanic Independence to their newly established, US based American Hawaii Cruises Inc. After extensive repairs and a refit at the Kawasaki Dockyard Co. Ltd, Kobe Japan, Oceanic Independence was configured to accommodate 750 one class passengers and was listed as being 20,220 GRT. Oceanic Independence departed on a maiden cruise in June, 1980, operating 7-Day cruises around the Hawaiian Islands from Honolulu. On September 24, 1981, the cruise ship sustained minor damage off the coast of Nawiliwili, however passengers were safely taken ashore and flown home. After repairs in San Francisco the vessel returned to service.
The ship has all 7 single cabins (for solo passengers) that can be booked with single-occupancy rates (no single supplement). Independence Class ships are styled after American Cruise Lines’ original coastwise fleet. Traditional in all respects, these hardy pioneers offer exceptional value as they travel along both the East and West Coasts. Each ship carries just 90 guests and offers the same great service for which American Cruise Lines is famous.
Final journey to Alang
We've also sailed on Cunard, Viking, Celebrity, and Princess. The service is more personalized and caring, the food is better, and the ships are more comfortable. We were on Viking in France in May and although nice, Viking is clearly a notch lower. One great feature on ACL is the complimentary pre-dinner cocktail party each evening which brings almost everyone out and makes it so easy to meet other passengers. We sailed from Charleston and stopped in Beaufort, SC; Savannah; Hilton Head; Jekyll Island, and Amelia Island. They were lovely ports and multiple shore excursions were offered at each, all at very reasonable prices, with two complimentary excursions.
Upon check-in, savor a complimentary fruit and cheese plate, setting the tone for your stay. Your sanctuary boasts a safe, mini refrigerator stocked with beverages, and nightly "Suite treats" for a sweet indulgence. In mid-2006, Independence was renamed Oceanic amid speculation that the veteran liner may be scrapped.
Tours of the bridge are available at designated times when the ship is docked in port. A detailed quote will be sent to your email and a Cruise Specialist will be assigned to help you plan your vacation. Following the COVID crisis, ACL became the first cruise company to resume operations in the USA with MS Independence departing on March 13th, 2021, out of Jacksonville Florida. In 2010, MS Independence joined the similar (though slightly smaller) fleetmates Spirit, Glory and Star. Unlike the sisterships, Independence is equipped with Rolls Royce stabilizers.
Each cabin balcony is equipped with 1 small table and 2 chairs. American Independence attracts mature and well-traveled couples and solo cruisers -- the majority over 65 and many quite a bit older (we heard of one 102-year-old passenger). There are some multi-generational families with adult children.
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