Best way ever to beat the summer heat

Item: American Spirit
Rating: 4.9
Author: diane4art

American Spirit Cruise Review to River Cruises - United States

diane4art

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 117

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

7 Night Puget Sound & San Juan Islands (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 03, 2022

Ship: American Spirit

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

I live in Florida so cool weather options are always great in summer. I had been to the area before and loved it, so this cruise was a great way to see the San Juan Islands. I have cruised on American CruiseLine several times before and love the intimacy of a small ship. There were less than 100 passengers. Every one of the stops were fabulous. Friday Harbor, Paulsbo and Port Angeles were my personal favorites. The flowers were so abundant. We also went to Victoria, Canada by ferry on an excursion. I loved it. Such a beautiful city. I am pretty fit for 72 but I was totally impressed with the care that the entire staff took to help those who needed it. The entire ship is American made and staffed. The entertainment was also great. Such variety. Hard to say who was my favorite. Often, we were all singing along. I highly recommend this cruise. I hope you get an opportunity to go on it. You won't be disappointed.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

wonderful. We did the precruise hotel and city tour. boarding was very simple

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

There is only one dining room and it was perfect. Staff was excellent and so was the food.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Watercolor classes, Nature lectures and great games.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Each night we had a different local group perform. There was a great variety and a lot of singing along.

Children's Programs

I am 72 and not traveling with children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Fell in love with our servers. Jersey and Angela were our favorites. Conor the cruise director was funny and extremely well organized.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

It is a small ship. I believe with the space available it was very efficiently laid out.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

More spacious than I expected and even the beds were pretty comfortable. I wish I had gotten a balcony. The scenery was wonderful, but I honestly don't spend that much time in my room.

Ship tip

Pack less...The ship is very casual. No one gets dressed up. It is a very relaxing atmosphere.

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Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5

We did the precruise package and that included breakfast at our hotel and a bus trip through town with a really funny guide. On Friday were returned and went to Stanly Market and the Space needle on an included tour.

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ANACORTES, WASHINGTON

5 out of 5

Charming small town. Lots of art and flowers.

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FRIDAY HARBOR, SAN JUAN ISLAND, WASHINGTON

5 out of 5

my favorite. Beautiful town.

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Victoria, British Columbia

5 out of 5

Such a beautiful city. Even the ferry ride to get there was fun

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PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON

4 out of 5

We did not take the city tour so maybe we missed some stuff but it was not my favorite. Unfortunately two of the museums in town were closed the days we were there.

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POULSBO, WA

5 out of 5

Loved this town. It was so cute. It had a Nordic theme to all of the shops. Lots of Galleries, great artists and a bakery to die for!

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

The served an early breakfast and had us all boarded on a bus to the airport at 8 AM. very efficient.

4 Comments

byhisgrace 2 years ago

Thanks for your review

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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javawoody 2 years ago

I believe that is the pike st. market not Stanley market

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