Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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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
Star Clipper
Gross Tonnage
American Constellation
3,000 GT
Star Clipper
2,298 GT
Length
American Constellation
64 m
Star Clipper
115 m
Beam
American Constellation
15 m
Star Clipper
15 m
Passengers
American Constellation
175
Star Clipper
170
Crew
American Constellation
58
Star Clipper
72
Decks
American Constellation
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Star Clipper
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Year Built
American Constellation
2,017
Star Clipper
1,992
Space Ratio
American Constellation
17.1 GT/pax
Star Clipper
13.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Constellation
3.02 :1
Star Clipper
2.36 :1
| Specification | American Constellation | Star Clipper |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Cruise Lines | Star Clippers |
| Class | Coastal | Clipper |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,017Winner | 1,992 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,000 GTWinner | 2,298 GT |
| Length | 64 m | 115 mWinner |
| Beam | 15 m | 15 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 175Winner | 170 |
| Crew | 58 | 72Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 17.1 GT/paxWinner | 13.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.02:1 | 2.36:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding | Scheepswerf van Langerbrugge |
| Flag | United States | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9894456 | 8915433 |
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
Star Clipper
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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