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Celebrate the Holidays Onboard the American Constitution

Image: PHOTO: American Constitution is scheduled to debut this spring. (photo courtesy American Cruise Lines)
Image: PHOTO: American Constitution is scheduled to debut this spring. (photo courtesy American Cruise Lines)
TravelPulse Staff
by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 5:30 AM ET, Thu February 22, 2018

WHY IT RATES: The new American Constitution will make its debut this spring, and 2018 will be her first holiday sailing. -Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Senior Writer


American Cruise Lines, is pleased to announce a brand new Colonial Holiday cruise onboard the American Constitution.

Sailing roundtrip from Baltimore and departing December 23, 2018, only, this festive 11-day cruise will highlight both Christmas and New Year's as it travels along the line's immensely popular American Revolution itinerary in the Chesapeake Bay.

Guests will enjoy the magic of the season as the American Constitution transports them to the quaint towns and historic cities that shaped this great nation and continue to inspire visitors today.

Throughout the Colonial Holiday cruise, guests will be dazzled by fireworks displays, festivals of lights, illuminated boat parades, and joyful Christmas caroling.

Christmas Day will be spent in Colonial Williamsburg where the Fife and Drum Corps will give special musical performances celebrating American independence. The cruise will also feature a memorable New Year's Eve gala onboard and traditional holiday meals with all the trimmings.

The ship will be decorated with festive decor and special holiday shore excursions are planned. Passengers can participate in a special hometown holiday gift exchange and onboard fun from Christmas cookies to commemorative photo booths.

All American Cruise Lines' Holiday cruises include a complimentary night onboard the ship before sailing, with a welcome reception and special holiday dinner.

The Colonial Holiday cruise makes stops in Norfolk, Virginia; Williamsburg, Virginia; Yorktown, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; Mount Vernon, Virginia; Cambridge, Maryland; St. Michaels, Maryland; Annapolis, Maryland; and Chestertown, Maryland.


SOURCE: American Cruise Lines press release.


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