Part of American Cruise Lines' fleet, the American Glory sails from Jacksonville in seven- and 14-day one-way journeys to ports on America's East Coast. Built in 2002, American Glory has a passenger capacity of 49 in addition to its crew of 26. The ships' four decks (Observation, Carolina, Lounge and Main) offer ocean-view guest rooms with or without balconies. Other features include greens on the uppermost Observation Deck, a library and three lounges.
The first seven-day cruise sails from Jacksonville to Florida's Palatka, St. Johns River, Green Cove Springs, Tolomato River, St. Augustine and Amelia Island, which is the ship's final destination. The second seven-day cruise sails from Jacksonville to Charleston, South Carolina. Port stops include Florida's Amelia Island; Georgia's Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island and Savannah; and South Carolina's Hilton Head Island, Daufuskie Island and Beaufort.
The 14-day one-way option aboard the American Glory sails from Jacksonville to Baltimore, Maryland. Port stops include the same itinerary as the seven-day cruise but with additional stops in South Carolina's Charleston and Myrtle Beach; North Carolina's Wilmington and Morehead City; and Norfolk, Virginia.
American Glory
American Cruise Lines
741 Boston Post Road
Suite 200
Guilford, CT 06437
800-814-6880
americancruiselines.com/ships.php?ship_id=15
The American Spirit, also part of American Cruise Lines' fleet, sails on one-way seven- and 14-day cruises from Jacksonville to Charleston, South Carolina, and Baltimore, Maryland. The American Spirit was built in 2004 and has a passenger capacity of 93, in addition to its crew of 25. The ship's four decks offer 51 cabin rooms, 26 of which have exterior balconies; all rooms are equipped with large picture windows. With four lounges and a dining area, the American Spirit offers all of the amenities of a larger ship in a smaller cruise line.
The seven-day cruise sails to Charleston, South Carolina, with port stops in Florida's Amelia Island; Georgia's Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island and Savannah; and South Carolina's Daufuskie Island and Beaufort. The 14-day cruise sails from Jacksonville to Baltimore, Maryland, with additional port stops in South Carolina's Myrtle Beach; North Carolina's Wilmington and Morehead City; and Norfolk, Virginia.
American Spirit
American Cruise Lines
741 Boston Post Road
Suite 200
Guilford, CT 06437
800-814-6880
americancruiselines.com/ships.php?ship_id=14
American Cruise Lines' American Star offers one-way seven-day cruises to Charleston, South Carolina. Additional ports include Florida's Amelia Island; Georgia's Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island and Savannah; and South Carolina's Daufuskie Island and Beaufort.
Built in 2007, the American Star has a capacity of 100 passengers, in addition to its crew of 25. The ship's four decks offer 52 guest rooms, many with outdoor balconies. Rooms aboard the American Star offer flat-screen televisions with DVD players and indoor climate control. The ship's dining area is enclosed in glass for comfortable, scenic dining.
American Star
American Cruise Lines
741 Boston Post Road
Suite 200
Guilford, CT 06437
800-814-6880
americancruiselines.com/ships.php?ship_id=13
American Cruise Lines' Independence sails on one-way seven-day cruises from Jacksonville to Charleston, South Carolina. Port stops include Florida's Amelia Island; Georgia's Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island and Savannah; and South Carolina's Hilton Head Island and Beaufort.
The Independence has a passenger capacity of 104, roomy lounges and guest rooms, and four decks accessible by elevator. The ship's uppermost Observation Deck has an exercise area with workout equipment, as well as plenty of areas to relax while watching the passing scenery.
American Independence
American Cruise Lines
741 Boston Post Road
Suite 200
Guilford, CT 06437
800-814-6880
americancruiselines.com/ships.php?ship_id=18
Carnival Cruise Lines' Carnival Fascination sails on roundtrip four- and five-day journeys from Jacksonville to various ports in the Bahamas. Four-day itineraries sail to the Bahama's ports in Nassau and Freeport, while the five-day roundtrip cruise sails to the Nassau and Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, as well as to Key West, Florida.
The Carnival Fascination has a capacity of 2,052 passengers, in addition to a crew of 920. Built in 1994 and refurbished in 2006, the Carnival Fascination has six hot tubs, three outdoor pools, a beauty salon, a spa and more than 1,000 guest rooms. The ship's 10 decks offer such features as gourmet and family restaurants, a casino, theater, library and children's areas.
Carnival Fascination
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178
888-227-6482
carnival.com/cms/fun/ships/carnival_fascination/default.aspx?shipCode=FS
