American Cruise Lines is set to offer a unique experience for national park enthusiasts with its upcoming Alaska cruise itineraries. Starting in May, the cruise line will provide passengers the rare opportunity to spend an overnight stay in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The 170-passenger vessel, American Constitution, will be joining its sister ship, American Constellation, in Alaska this year. This addition will effectively double the cruise line's capacity in the region. The company plans to offer five distinct cruise and cruisetour itineraries over 25 sail dates, all featuring an overnight at Glacier Bay. This arrangement allows visitors more time to explore the area's glaciers, wildlife habitats, and cultural aspects of the Huna Tlingit people.
The cruise line's offerings include two national park cruisetours that combine land-based travel with an Alaskan cruise to visit three national parks over several weeks. American Constitution will also feature sailings around Puget Sound and San Juan Islands during spring and fall.