Relaxed Coastal Charm in New England

American Star Cruise Review to River Cruises - United States

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
American Star

7 Night New England Islands Cruise (Providence Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 02, 2022

Ship: American Star

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

New England Islands offers the best in scenery, history and preserved coastlines to add to your preferred bucket list. If you want a relaxed and leisurely coastal cruise with ample planned tours, activities suited to your interest with the addition of on board programs by professionals, you should consider this cruise.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
On time and well organised

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
service is great! Servers are well trained!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Onboard History and Art Programs were outstanding and professionals in both cases. Added enormously to the activities offered portside and while cruising. Destination related themes in art and history made the experience more memorable!

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Evening entertainment was a variety of regional talent including a magician and comedians. We liked the focus on regional talent sourced in the port areas.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Crew, stewards and dining room staff were always upbeat and pleasant. Smiles and enthusiasm always greeted you upon entry to ship or dining room. Cruise Director, Managers were accessible and helpful on a continual basis.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
small ships do not offer as many gathering spaces, but top decks offer expansive areas with ample seating

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
the size is larger than most mega-cruise accommodations. Balconies are available with suites.

Ports of call

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

4 out of 5
Providence has a wealth of history and cultural amenities.

NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

4 out of 5
Small but interesting old town. Whaling legacy and history abounds.

NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS

5 out of 5
Not to be missed! The natural and preservation of history is outstanding!

Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

5 out of 5
Explored all of the Island easily in a day! Edgarstown the most preserved, but Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs both are outstanding. Don't miss the Victorian Methodist Camp Village.

BLOCK ISLAND, RHODE ISLAND Did not visit port

rough seas prevented docking

Newport, Rhode Island

5 out of 5
The tour of Mansions is outstanding and the local guides are excellent! The seaside tour is breathtaking and the narrative very interesting. The Lobster Bake was fun and a highlight!

BRISTOL, RI

5 out of 5
Colonial Homesites and seaside charm!

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
No problem!

Traveler Photos

Watercolor Classes !!
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