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American Cruise Lines: On America’s Coastlines

One of the best ways to experience America is on the water! From the moment you step on board American Cruise Line’s small ships, your learning adventure takes on an elegant and easy atmosphere. Scope out new harbors from sundecks and private balconies and converse with other Road Scholars in lounges and restaurants. Along the way, you’ll find your experience enhanced with new perspectives, educational discussions and time to relax and enjoy the new friendships you’ll make on board.

Meet the Fleet:

American Glory

American Cruise Lines’ American Glory is a luxurious catamaran built in 2023 and sailing the northeastern United States. A maximum of 100 passengers can enjoy cabins with private bathrooms, desks and balconies or picture windows for exceptional views. Throughout the ship, multiple lounges offer ample gathering space, while the sundeck and sky walk provide 360-degree sightseeing.

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American Constitution 

American Cruise Lines’ American Constitution is an elegant small ship bringing passengers to the waters of Alaska and Washington state. A maximum of 170 passengers can relax in cabins with private bathrooms, desks and ample storage space. Passengers can spend time in the sun on the sundeck (which includes a putting green) or take in their surroundings through panoramic windows in the restaurant and Sky Lounge.

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American Pioneer

American Cruise Lines’ American Pioneer was completed in 2025. A maximum of 130 passengers can enjoy cabins with full bathrooms, wardrobes, individual climate control, ample storage and more. Throughout the ship, there's plenty of space to mingle and relax, including lounges, a restaurant and a terrace on the bow for observation. An elevator can transport passengers to all decks.

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AT A GLANCE

170
Maximum Capactiy
2-4
Lounges
4-6
Number of Decks
Life On Board

Elegant atmospheres and extensive amenities enhance your learning environment on board these ships from American Cruise Lines. Whether you’re looking through wide windows or trying out the sundeck’s putting green, there are unique touches to every vessel. Take a look at a few of the amenities that each ship offers to make your learning voyage as comfortable and captivating as possible:

Dining

Days of exploring and learning require plenty of ways to refuel! Enjoy elegant restaurant spaces featuring American specialties created with locally sourced ingredients. And if you’re looking for something more? Enjoy casual fare and open-air dining at the cafés on board.

Elegant interior of an American Cruise Lines constellation-class sky lounge featuring blue and white seating with panoramic window views of the water and shoreline.
Lounges

Elegant Sky Lounges are a feature of each ship, with panoramic windows to admire passing coastlines and harbors from a comfortable indoor environment. Each vessel also offers additional, unique lounges to enjoy entertainment, conversation and more. Some become lively venues by night, while others offer quiet gathering and reflection spaces. Whichever onboard spot you choose, there’s no shortage of ways to gather and engage with your thoughts and your fellow passengers.

Sundeck

Enjoy relaxing on the sundeck, an expansive space to enjoy fresh air and new surroundings. Located on the top deck of each ship, comfortable seating and 360-degree views mean you’ll never miss a new sight. And that’s not all — on select ships, a sky walk and putting green allow you to get some exercise in the sun!

Amenities

  • Elevators
  • Laundry Service
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fitness Center
  • Dress Code
Frequently Asked Questions

During your voyage on these ships, casual sportswear and resort attire are recommended. At dinnertime, you might consider slightly elevated attire, including a sport shirt, coat and slacks for men and a dress or a top and slacks for women. It’s a good idea to bring comfortable walking shoes, a windbreaker, a hat and rainwear in case of inclement weather.

These ships offer wheelchair accessible staterooms and elevators. Please call us at (800) 454-5768 to inquire about a wheelchair accessible room. Please note that availability is limited.

Please note that while we strive to accommodate everyone on Road Scholar programs, we cannot guarantee that all activities off the ship will be wheelchair accessible.

Smoking is only allowed in specific areas on these ships. It is not allowed in staterooms and their private balconies.

The outlets in the cabins are 120V.