Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
American Constellation
American Patriot
Gross Tonnage
American Constellation
3,000 GT
American Patriot
3,300 GT
Length
American Constellation
64 m
American Patriot
73 m
Beam
American Constellation
15 m
American Patriot
22 m
Passengers
American Constellation
175
American Patriot
109
Crew
American Constellation
58
American Patriot
46
Decks
American Constellation
—
American Patriot
—
Year Built
American Constellation
2,017
American Patriot
2,024
Space Ratio
American Constellation
17.1 GT/pax
American Patriot
30.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Constellation
3.02 :1
American Patriot
2.37 :1
| Specification | American Constellation | American Patriot |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Class | Coastal | Catamaran |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,017 | 2,024Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,000 GT | 3,300 GTWinner |
| Length | 64 m | 73 mWinner |
| Beam | 15 m | 22 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 175Winner | 109 |
| Crew | 58Winner | 46 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 17.1 GT/pax | 30.3 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.02:1 | 2.37:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding | Chesapeake Shipbuilding |
| Flag | United States | United States |
| IMO Number | 9894456 | 9918142 |
American Constellation
Good value for money
Built in 2017 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
American Patriot
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
We may earn a commission from partner bookings at no extra cost to you.
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
