Puget Sound Ships

Ships Sailing Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands

Our small ships operating on Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands accommodate 90 to 170 passengers and feature spacious observation decks, private balconies, lounges with panoramic views, and intimate dining venues. Travel along serene waterways, spot orcas and bald eagles, and visit cozy seaside towns that reflect the charm and character of the Pacific Northwest. With fewer guests on board, every day offers new opportunities to explore hidden coves, scenic harbors, and local culture at an unhurried pace.

Patriot Class
An aerial view of American Ranger, an American Cruise Lines Patriot Class small cruise ship sailing along the Hudson River, with views of the shore in the distance.

American Ranger

  • Coming 2026
  • 130 Guests
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Patriot Class
An aerial view of American Pioneer, an American Cruise Lines Patriot Class small cruise ship, docked along the Florida Gulf Coast.

American Pioneer

  • Built 2025
  • 130 Guests
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Constellation Class
American Constitution, an American Cruise Lines small cruise ship sailing along the Inside Passage. The shoreline in the near distance is covered in dense trees and a few houses.

American Constitution

  • Built 2018
  • 170 Guests
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Constellation Class
American Constellation, an American Cruise Lines small cruise ship sailing along the Alaska coast. In the near distance, there are dense, tree-filled forests along the side of a steep cliff.

American Constellation

  • Built 2017
  • 170 Guests
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Independence Class
American Spirit, an American Cruise Lines Independence Class small cruise ship docked along Puget Sound in Port Townsend.

American Spirit

  • Built 2005
  • 90 Guests
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Set sail aboard our newest small ships along Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. Admire stunning wildlife like orcas, gray whales, and bald eagles, enjoy fresh regional cuisine, lively local entertainment, and sublime comfort as you soak in the breathtaking beauty of the Salish Sea.

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The American Spirit small cruise ship docked in San Juan Islands with tall mountains in the distance.