No, it is not Carnival, Royal Caribbean or Norwegian. It is American Cruise Line, a river cruise line based in the United States, best known for cruise ships along the Eastern Seaboard and Western Seaboard as well as the Mississippi-Ohio and Columbia-Snake river systems.
American Cruise Lines has introduced that it is ready to sail in Alaska this summer. The June to September 2021 season includes eight and 11-night cruises aboard American Constellation sailing from Juneau, with a couple runs during the summer to Seattle. For folks ready to cruise despite the advice of the CDC, maybe this is perfect.
In the intimate atmosphere onboard the American Constellation, guests will find the largest staterooms in the industry, spacious lounges, as well as observation decks and private balconies that offer spectacular views of the passing landscapes. American Cruise Lines operates small United States-built, crewed, and flagged vessels, which hold just 100 to 190 passengers and visit only US ports of call. The company has worked closely with local and state officials in southeast Alaska and across the country to safely bring back domestic small-ship cruising in the United States.
Eight-night Southeast Alaska cruises will operate roundtrip from Juneau. 11-night Alaskan Explorer cruises venture further into the Inside Passage, Clarence Straight, Tracy Arm, and Glacier Bay. The longer 11-night voyages will also be offered roundtrip from Juneau, as well as from Ketchikan to Juneau.
Specializing in personalized experiences, American Cruise Lines’ Alaska cruises explore the Inside Passage, Frederick Sound, Glacier Bay, and Tracy Arm with visits to a mixture of Juneau, Skagway, Haines, Petersburg, Ketchikan, and Wrangell. All eight-night and 11-night cruises include an included pre-cruise hotel night in Juneau, and the newest Alaskan Explorer itinerary also includes a hotel stay at the iconic Cape Fox Lodge for departures from Ketchikan.
Charles B. Robertson, President & CEO of American Cruise Lines said, “We have a strong operating history in Alaska and have been glad to work with our many local partners to make this season a reality. Our COVID-19 operating protocols are tailored to each state and designed to mitigate risk while still enabling a meaningful contribution to each local economy.”
In every port of call in Alaska, the cruise line has well-established relationships with local vendors, experts, and guides as well as cultural institutions, national parks, and wildlife conservationists. Guided shore excursions are offered at every port in Alaska, and could include glacier flight-seeing adventures, wildlife kayaking excursions, private fishing charters, Tlingit cultural experiences, hikes, and casual walking tours.
Enjoy Alaska.