New England Island voyage

Travel America, July-August, 2005

* American Cruise Lines' new 93-passenger American Spirit offers a seven-night "New England Islands" cruise from Providence, Rhode Island, or New London, Connecticut. The itinerary in Massachusetts features the historic fishing and whaling village of New Bedford; the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard; and Fall River, home of the battleship Massachusetts.

In Rhode Island, passengers visit Newport and Block island. Fares start at $2,885 per person. Contact: American Cruise Lines, (800) 814-6880; www.americancruise lines.com.