American Constellation
Cruise line
American Cruise Lines
American Constellation last position
American Constellation last location was at North America West Coast (coordinates 47.28426 N / -122.41165 W) cruising en route to TACOMA WA. The AIS position was reported 1 month ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionSpecifications of American Constellation
Year built | 2017 / Age: 4 |
Flag state | USA |
Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding (Salisbury, Maryland USA) |
Class | Modern Riverboat |
Building cost | USD 30 million |
Owner | American Cruise Lines Inc |
Operator | American Cruise Lines |
Speed | 12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph |
Length (LOA) | 82 m / 269 ft |
Beam (width) | 17 m / 56 ft |
Passengers | 175 |
Crew | 43 |
Decks | 6 |
Cabins | 89 |
Decks with cabins | 5 |
Sister-ships | American Constitution |
Christened by | tba |
American Constellation Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
---|---|---|---|
2021 Mar 30 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Puget Sound and San Juan Islands Cruise | Seattle | |
2021 Apr 06 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Puget Sound and San Juan Islands Cruise | Seattle | |
2021 Apr 13 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Puget Sound and San Juan Islands Cruise | Seattle | |
2021 Apr 20 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Puget Sound and San Juan Islands Cruise | Seattle | |
2021 Apr 27 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Grand Puget Sound Cruise | Seattle | |
2021 May 07 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Grand Puget Sound Cruise | Seattle | |
2021 May 17 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Puget Sound and San Juan Islands Cruise | Seattle | |
2021 May 24 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Puget Sound and San Juan Islands Cruise | Seattle | |
2021 May 31 | 13 days, one-way from Seattle to Juneau | Seattle | |
2021 Jun 14 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Alaskan Explorer Cruise | Juneau | |
2021 Jun 24 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Alaskan Explorer Cruise | Juneau | |
2021 Jul 04 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Alaskan Explorer Cruise | Juneau | |
2021 Jul 14 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Southeast Alaska Cruise | Juneau | |
2021 Jul 21 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Southeast Alaska Cruise | Juneau | |
2021 Jul 28 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Southeast Alaska Cruise | Juneau | |
2021 Aug 04 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Southeast Alaska Cruise | Juneau | |
2021 Aug 11 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Southeast Alaska Cruise | Juneau | |
2021 Aug 18 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Southeast Alaska Cruise | Juneau | |
2021 Aug 25 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Southeast Alaska Cruise | Juneau | |
2021 Sep 02 | 13 days, one-way from Juneau to Seattle | Juneau | |
2021 Sep 15 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Grand Puget Sound Cruise | Seattle | |
2021 Sep 25 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Grand Puget Sound Cruise | Seattle | |
2021 Oct 05 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Grand Puget Sound Cruise | Seattle | |
2021 Oct 15 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Puget Sound and San Juan Islands Cruise | Seattle | |
2021 Oct 22 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Puget Sound and San Juan Islands Cruise | Seattle | |
2021 Oct 29 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Puget Sound and San Juan Islands Cruise | Seattle | |
2021 Nov 05 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Puget Sound and San Juan Islands Cruise | Seattle | |
2021 Nov 12 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Puget Sound and San Juan Islands Cruise | Seattle | |
2022 May 06 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Grand Puget Sound Cruise | Seattle | |
2022 May 30 | 13 days, one-way from Seattle to Juneau | Seattle | |
2022 Jun 13 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Alaskan Explorer Cruise | Juneau | |
2022 Jun 23 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Alaskan Explorer Cruise | Juneau | |
2022 Jul 03 | 10 days, round-trip 10 Night Alaskan Explorer Cruise | Juneau | |
2022 Jul 13 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Southeast Alaska Cruise | Juneau | |
2022 Jul 20 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Southeast Alaska Cruise | Juneau | |
2022 Jul 27 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Southeast Alaska Cruise | Juneau | |
2022 Aug 03 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Southeast Alaska Cruise | Juneau | |
2022 Aug 10 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Southeast Alaska Cruise | Juneau | |
2022 Aug 17 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Southeast Alaska Cruise | Juneau | |
2022 Aug 24 | 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Southeast Alaska Cruise | Juneau | |
2022 Sep 01 | 13 days, one-way from Juneau to Seattle | Juneau |
American Constellation Review
Review of American Constellation
Launched in 2017, MS American Constellation cruise ship is the first of American Cruise Lines fleet's "Modern Riverboat" series - with sistership American Constitution (2018). Similarly designed (modified class) ships with slightly bigger capacity (195 passengers) are the "Modern Riverboat" fleetmates American Song (2018), American Harmony (2019), American Jazz (2020), American Melody (2021) and 1 more (still unnamed) ship.
History - construction and ownership
The shipowner American Cruise Lines (ACL) is USA's largest river cruise company (headquarters in Guilford Connecticut) operational since 1991. The company specializes in cruise shipping on USA's largest navigable inland waterways (rivers and lakes) as well as in cruises along the US East Coast, US West Coast and Florida. All ACL vessels feature some of industry's largest passenger cabins with private balconies, spacious lounges and outdoor deck spaces, gourmet cuisine, top-quality enrichment program with many complimentary land tours and excursions, highly-personalized service by all-American staff and crew. All ACL cruise ships are US-flagged and built by the company-owned Chesapeake Shipbuilding Yard in Salisbury (Maryland USA).
The new coastal riverboat set sail in April 2017. The "American Constellation" name was inspired by the numerous American ships named "Constellation" which have honoured the United States. The original US Naval sailing frigate of 1797, USS Constellation, and the newest ship of American Cruise Lines were both built in Maryland shipyards. American Constellation left for her first cruise from Constellation Pier, next to where retired USS Constellation is currently docked.
Cruise itinerary program
American Constellation itinerary program includes two new American Cruise Lines itineraries - one from the USA to New England, and the other along southeast USA's Intracoastal Waterway.
- The 10-night / 11-day "Grand New England" cruise itinerary starts in Boston MA and visits Provincetown MA, Newport RI, Martha's Vineyard MA, Kennebunkport ME, Camden ME, Bar Harbor ME) and Rockland ME.
- The 10-night / 11-day "Grand Historic South" cruise itinerary is roundtrip from Charleston SC and visits Wilmington NC, Beaufort NC, Savannah GA, Sapelo Island GA, Jekyll Island GA, Amelia Island FL (Fernandina Beach) and Beaufort SC.
American Cruise Lines deals are inclusive of a pre-cruise hotel package, all shore excursions (organized daily), cocktail hour (each evening), cruise accommodation, gourmet meals, Afternoon Tea service, room service (Breakfast only), onboard enrichment and entertainment programs, Wi-Fi (shipwide coverage).
Cabins
American Constellation has 6 passenger decks (accessible via one elevator) and a total of 85 staterooms. The number of cabin categories is 9. Most of the accommodations are Balcony rooms, with floor-ceiling sliding doors leading to a private step-out veranda. There are no connecting rooms onboard.
Shipboard facilities and amenities
The American Constellation has a single-capacity, open-seating dining room. This is the main restaurant onboard featuring floor-ceiling windows, crystal chandeliers, classy furniture, 4- and 8-seat tables and luxury dining amenities. Most of the cuisine is American fare. The menu boasts itinerary-inspired gourmet specialities and fresh food. Breakfast is buffet-style, with made-to-order items. Lunch offers soup, choice of 3 dishes, chef’s salad. Dinner offers soup, salad and 3 entrees. The wine list has a selection of domestic wines. Any dietary needs are catered for.
The ocean capable American Constellation ship with full active wing stabilization, features capacity for 163 guests. ACL Constellation caters to the discriminating eye of vacationers looking for an intimate high-end experience of a smaller vessel. Well-appointed rooms are the largest ever seen in service, with room service and tastefully furnished private balconies. Additional features include kayaks and Zodiacs that offer guests alternative ways to explore historic American destinations.
American Constellation - user reviews and comments
American Constellation ship related cruise news
- Cruise Industry
American Cruise Lines resumes sailings on June 20
ACL-American Cruise Lines announced it restarts riverboat cruising operations in late-June 2020. The ship American Song starts Snake and...
May 23, 2020 - Cruise Industry
American Cruise Lines Cancels Calls in Olympia
A cruise company due to make its first call in Olympia (Washington USA) over the weekend cancelled at the last minute, Port of Olympia revealed...
September 23, 2018 - Cruise Industry
American Constellation Sets Sail to Alaska for 2018 Summer
American Cruise Lines’ newest cruise ship, American Constellation, sets sail to Alaska for 2018 summer season. With special cruise access to...
October 8, 2017 - show more news
Other American Cruise Lines cruise ships
American Constellation Wiki
The ship has a modern propulsion system consisting of 2x azimuth thrusters ("Z-drives") manufactured by Veth (Holland). These 360-degree rotating propellers (1x forward, 1x aft) provide the boat with greater manoeuvrability and berthing flexibility.
The ship is powered by 2x Caterpillar marine engines running on low-sulfur diesel. These modern engines require less fuel and produce fewer emissions (COx, NOx, SOx) and soot particles in comparison to other boats on the US river cruising market.