American Star is a small cruise ship owned and operated by American Cruise Lines (ACL). She was built in 2007 by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland for overnight coastal, river, and inland waterway cruising within the continental United States. American Star, as an American built, flagged, and owned vessel operated by US citizen crew members is compliant with the Passenger Vessel Services Act and can transport passengers directly between US ports. The vessel accommodates 100 passengers in her 47 cabins, of which 26 have small private balconies. All staterooms have private baths, windows, and interior entrances.