American Cruise Lines
American Glory
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $5,630
Ship comparison
American Glory vs American Independence
American Cruise Lines
American Independence
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $4,610
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Glory is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2023. American Independence is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 92 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose American Glory if you want a more romantic trip, more crew per passenger or a newer ship: it outscores American Independence for romantic (8.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has a crew member for every 2.0 passengers (vs 3.4) and its maiden voyage was in 2023 (vs 2010).
Choose American Independence if you want more space per passenger, more of a party or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores American Glory for party (5.0 vs 2.0) and family friendly (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 25.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 11.5).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Glory | American Independence | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2010 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,148 | 2,300 |
| Passengers | 100 | 92 |
| Crew | 50 | 27 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.0 (better) | 3.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 11.5 | 25.0 (better) |
| Cabins | 56 | — |
| Decks | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 241 ft | 223 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 51 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 13 | 6 |
| Upcoming sailings | 138 | 73 |
| Cruise lengths | 8–15 nights | 8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,630 | $4,610 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. American Glory leads on 5 of the ten, American Independence on 2, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
American Cruise Lines
American Glory
The 100-passenger, catamaran-style American Glory launched in November 2023, combining the best qualities of expedition adventure cruising with the refinement and accessibility of river cruising.
Highlights
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in all staterooms
- Spacious lounges
- Large cabins, numerous balconies and lounges have raised the bar for the U.S. coastal fleet
Sailing now
13 cruises on sale, from $5,630.
American Cruise Lines
American Independence
Maybe it's time to see more of the United States. American Cruise Lines offers a variety of options, including the American Independence, which cruises the Maine coast in summer and the Atlantic coast between South Carolina and Florida in winter. Fall cruisers can cruise the Hudson River for seasonal color and leaf peeping.
Highlights
- New design features including Rolls Royce stabilizers make for a smoother cruise and less seasickness
- Simple but comfortable, these ships were built to nestle into small coves and ports along the East Coast
- Don't miss the crab and lobster served in the Chesapeake Bay and Maine regions!
Sailing now
6 cruises on sale, from $4,610.
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Questions
American Glory or American Independence?
Which is bigger, American Glory or American Independence?
American Independence is bigger at 2,300 gross tons, against 1,148 gross tons for American Glory. American Glory carries 100 passengers and American Independence carries 92.
Which ship is newer, American Glory or American Independence?
American Glory is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2010 for American Independence.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Independence, with 25.0 gross tons per passenger against 11.5 on American Glory. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
American Glory, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers against one for every 3.4 on American Independence.
Which is better for families?
American Independence scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for American Glory.
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