Signature highlights
The ship combines a 170-guest scale with a traditional coastal-ship bow, a sun deck with shaded seating and putting green, and separate Sky and Cascade lounges.
American Constellation
Live Position ● 2 days ago
Currently on: Grand Alaska National Parks 2026 (18 nights) — En route to Juneau, AK — last stop Seward, AK / Anchorage, AK
Seward, AK / Anchorage, AK
→ Juneau, AK
→ Haines, AK
→ Sitka, AK
→ Petersburg, AK
→ Wrangell, AK
→ Juneau, AK
11.0 knots
Under Way Using Engine
Position data may be outdated.
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About American Constellation
American Constellation is a U.S.-flagged coastal cruise ship built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in 2017 for American Cruise Lines. This 170-guest Constellation Class vessel is designed for small-ship cruising in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, with a traditional bow suited to coastal waters. Public spaces include a forward entertainment lounge, aft Sky Lounge, restaurant with broad water views, reading lounges, fitness center, and an open sun deck with a putting green. Accommodations are all outward-facing, ranging from single rooms to balcony staterooms and suites.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- American Cruise Lines
- Builder / shipyard
- Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, Maryland, USA
- Registry / flag
- United States
- Call sign
- WDJ3099
- IMO number
- 9838333
- MMSI
- 367764750
- Draft
- 2.7 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
A glass-enclosed Main Deck restaurant provides panoramic views and seats all guests together; American Cruise Lines describes menus as featuring American specialties and locally sourced ingredients.
Entertainment
The Cascade Lounge functions as an evening entertainment venue, while the aft Sky Lounge is a social space with large windows. Reading lounges and a study provide quieter indoor alternatives.
Staterooms & suites
The vessel has 89 passenger staterooms, including single rooms, waterview rooms, balcony staterooms, and suites. Categories shown by the operator include Sky and Veranda suites, Premium and Deluxe Balcony rooms, and Single Balcony and Single Waterview rooms.
Pools, spa & wellness
A fitness center is aboard, and the sun deck provides outdoor lounge space and a putting green.
Accessibility
American Cruise Lines states that Constellation Class vessels have designated accessible staterooms and two elevators able to accommodate mobility devices.
Environmental features
A Washington State regulatory record identifies an advanced wastewater-treatment system and approximately 50,000 gallons of mixed blackwater/graywater holding capacity.
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