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City of Bar Harbor Denies Small Ship Cruise Calls For The Remainder of 2020. Bar Harbor has said "NO THANKS" to all cruise passengers to the Maine city in 2020. This announcement came as a complete surprise to American Cruise Line which was expecting the approval of the town council. The Cruise line's 20 page presentation covered everything from pre-cruise, post-cruise, on board and land-side precautions - all expected to be implemented to stop / restrict the spread of the coronavirus. The small ship cruise line - American Cruise Line is exempt from many of the other restrictions in place because of their ship's low capacity - carrying 200 passengers or less with most ships carrying around 100 passengers. In addition, American Cruise Lines' ships are US registered and the crew are  United States citizens which make the cruise line exempt from the Jones Act Restrictions - which requires foreign flag ships to call at a foreign port during every cruise. ...

  American Cruise Lines' American Constitution Now Sailing the US East Coast - New England, Canada and Hudson River Cruises. American Cruise Line's new  American Constitution has begin cruising the East Coast. sailing to New England / Canada during the summer and Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruises in the fall.  With a capacity of 175 passengers, the American Constitution features the latest in technology, modern design, and sophisticated décor. The American Constitution also features large well-appointed staterooms with private balconies, as well as a variety of spacious lounges. The American Constitution offers a small ship experience and has different amenities than large ships. You will not find a pool, casino, or massive show lounge but will experience good food, simple elegance and attentive service. The entertainment tends to be historians and other experts on the  ports being visited.  The ships tend to attract seasoned travelers looking f...