American Cruise Lines
American Constitution
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Ship comparison
American Constitution vs American Melody
American Cruise Lines
American Melody
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $4,255
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Constitution is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 175 passengers, in service since 2018. American Melody is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 175 passengers, in service since 2021. American Constitution has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose American Melody if you want more space per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has 30.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 23.2) and it has 11 cruises on sale (vs none).
American Constitution does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Constitution | American Melody | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 4,057 | 5,400 |
| Passengers | 175 | 175 |
| Crew | 45 | 43 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.9 (better) | 4.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 23.2 | 30.9 (better) |
| Cabins | — | 91 |
| Decks | 6 | 6 |
| Length | 270 ft | 269 ft |
| Beam | 56 ft | 56 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | — | 11 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 105 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7–22 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $4,255 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
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American Constitution has no Bliss scores yet.
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American Cruise Lines
American Constitution
The 175-passenger river ship American Constitution from American Cruise Lines debuted in spring 2018 with a patriotic theme and American Revolution cruises. She's a twin sister of American Constellation, which launched in May 2017 with similar itineraries in the Northeast and Southeast.
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American Melody
American Melody began its inaugural season in September 2021 as the newest riverboat from American Cruise Lines to offer sailings on the Mississippi River through the American heartland.
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $4,255.
Questions
American Constitution or American Melody?
Which is bigger, American Constitution or American Melody?
American Melody is bigger at 5,400 gross tons, against 4,057 gross tons for American Constitution. American Constitution carries 175 passengers and American Melody carries 175.
Which ship is newer, American Constitution or American Melody?
American Melody is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2018 for American Constitution.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Melody, with 30.9 gross tons per passenger against 23.2 on American Constitution. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
American Constitution, with one crew member for every 3.9 passengers against one for every 4.1 on American Melody.
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