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American Constitution at Camden, Maine, July 2018

American Constitution at Camden, Maine, July 2018 · Photo: Richard N Horne, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About American Constitution

American Constitution is an American Cruise Lines cruise ship of the Constellation class, in service since 2018. She carries 170 guests. She sails Alaska, Pacific Coast itineraries. We rate her 3.5 out of 5.

American Constitution is a 170-guest coastal cruise ship that Chesapeake Shipbuilding of Salisbury, Maryland, completed for American Cruise Lines in 2018, the second and last of the Constellation class. It is a sister of American Constellation, which entered service a year earlier, and shares its coastal-ship design. The line now assigns it to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, where it alternates Puget Sound and San Juan Islands cruises with Alaska itineraries.

Ship facts

Guests
170
Fewer guests than 69% of 600 ships
Entered service
2018
Cabins
4/5−0.5, fleet average 4.5
Dining
4/5, fleet average 4.0
Entertainment
3/5, fleet average 3.0
Service
5/5, fleet average 5.0
Pools & decks
2/5, fleet average 1.9
Value
3/5, fleet average 3.0

Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the American Cruise Lines fleet average across 24 rated ships in service.

Sister ships: Constellation class

American Constitution is one of 2 Constellation class ships. American Constellation (2017) is in service.

ShipYearRating
American Constitution this ship20183.5/5
American Constellation20173.5/5

Deck plans & cabin locations

Open dedicated deck-plan page

Published operator layout - reviewed October 2026 · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.

Explore the deck plans

What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.

No exact sailing-date window is supplied on the source page. Confirm the final cabin category, refurbishment changes, accessibility and connecting doors for your departure. Cabin guidance describes published spatial relationships; it is not measured sound data or a guarantee of quiet.

All decks

Published operator layout - reviewed October 2026 · bow to the right

Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.

Check rooms beside lounges and wellness spaces · Check the lowest cabins against dining and service routes
Deck 6Deck plan

On this deck: Sun Deck w/Putting Green

American Constitution, Deck 6: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 5Deck plan

On this deck: Sun Deck · Fitness Center

American Constitution, Deck 5: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 4Deck plan

On this deck: Sky Lounge · Back Porch Café · Lounge

American Constitution, Deck 4: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 3Deck plan

On this deck: Cascade Lounge · The Study

American Constitution, Deck 3: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 2Deck plan

On this deck: Lounge

American Constitution, Deck 2: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 1Deck plan

On this deck: Restaurant

American Constitution, Deck 1: official cabin and venue layout
Use Zoom plan to enlarge a diagram.Full ship PDF

Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates

  • Deck 3 where cabin blocks overlap above and below

    Compare the Deck 3 accommodation block first

    Shortlist a room aligned with accommodation on the neighbouring decks, away from stairs, lifts, connecting doors and public entrances. Compare the exact footprint; public spaces interrupt some cabin blocks.

    Why we flag this

    The ship-specific plans show accommodation on Decks 3 and 4, with further accommodation on Deck 2. This is a layout-based shortlist, not a measured quietness rating. Check the source plan.

  • Upper accommodation and neighbouring public decks

    Check upper cabins around the sun-deck footprint

    Compare upper rooms with the open deck, walking areas and any lounge, café or fitness spaces beside or above them. Ask about furniture movement and activity times where the footprints overlap; do not treat every upper room alike.

    Why we flag this

    The official page lists Deck 5: Sun Deck, Fitness Center; Deck 6: Sun Deck w/Putting Green. The diagrams show the actual room/public-space boundaries. Check the source plan.

  • Accommodation deck public-area transitions

    Check rooms beside lounges and wellness spaces

    Use the individual room map to check distance from lounge doors, cafés, fitness areas, laundry and busy stair/lift routes where shown. Ask about operating hours and passing traffic before booking.

    Why we flag this

    The operator labels these spaces alongside cabin categories: Deck 1: Restaurant; Deck 2: Lounge; Deck 3: Cascade Lounge, The Study; Deck 4: Sky Lounge, Back Porch Café, Lounge; Deck 5: Sun Deck, Fitness Center. This identifies areas to investigate rather than confirmed disturbance or a warning about every nearby cabin. Check the source plan.

  • Lowest accommodation on Deck 1

    Check the lowest cabins against dining and service routes

    Inspect the room relative to the restaurant and public/service access on the same deck. A lower cabin can be convenient, but its corridor position still matters.

    Why we flag this

    The ship's Deck 1 map identifies Restaurant. The official page also lists accommodation on Deck 1. The flag is based on the published layout, not an engine-noise or sound-level claim. Check the source plan.

Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Official ship-specific interactive SVG deck artwork captured 21 October 2026. The download is a Cruise Frog compilation, not a separate operator-issued PDF brochure. Main Deck is indexed as Deck 1, matching the official artwork file identifier.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.

Read the full cabins-to-avoid guide

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Where she sails

Quick answers

Which cruise line operates American Constitution?

American Constitution is operated by American Cruise Lines and belongs to its Constellation class.

What are American Constitution's sister ships?

American Constitution is one of 2 Constellation class ships. American Constellation (2017) is in service.

How many passengers does American Constitution carry?

American Constitution carries 170 guests at double occupancy.

When did American Constitution enter service?

American Constitution entered service in 2018.

Where does American Constitution sail?

American Constitution sails Alaska and Pacific Coast itineraries.

Where can I find the deck plans for American Constitution?

American Cruise Lines publishes the deck plans for American Constitution; this page links to Official interactive deck plans.

How is American Constitution rated?

Cruises Frog rates American Constitution 3.5 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on service (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (2/5).

Which cabins are good choices on American Constitution?

For the “Published operator layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Deck 3 where cabin blocks overlap above and below: Shortlist a room aligned with accommodation on the neighbouring decks, away from stairs, lifts, connecting doors and public entrances. Compare the exact footprint; public spaces interrupt some cabin blocks. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.

Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on American Constitution?

For the “Published operator layout - reviewed October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Upper accommodation and neighbouring public decks: Compare upper rooms with the open deck, walking areas and any lounge, café or fitness spaces beside or above them. Ask about furniture movement and activity times where the footprints overlap; do not treat every upper room alike. Accommodation deck public-area transitions: Use the individual room map to check distance from lounge doors, cafés, fitness areas, laundry and busy stair/lift routes where shown. Ask about operating hours and passing traffic before booking. Lowest accommodation on Deck 1: Inspect the room relative to the restaurant and public/service access on the same deck. A lower cabin can be convenient, but its corridor position still matters. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.

How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?

Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.

Where can I find American Constitution deck plans?

Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.

Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?

Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Published operator layout - reviewed October 2026”, reviewed 2026-10-21. No exact sailing-date window is supplied on the source page. Confirm the final cabin category, refurbishment changes, accessibility and connecting doors for your departure. Cabin guidance describes published spatial relationships; it is not measured sound data or a guarantee of quiet.

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