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American Glory vs American Liberty

The verdict

Which should you choose?

American Glory is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2023. American Liberty is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2024. American Liberty has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose American Glory if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 13 cruises on sale (vs none).

American Liberty does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

American GloryAmerican Liberty
Cruise line American Cruise Lines American Cruise Lines
Ship size Intimate Intimate
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2023 2024 (better)
Gross tonnage 1,148 1,148
Passengers 100 100
Crew 50 50
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 2.0 2.0
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 11.5 11.5
Cabins 56 56
Decks 5 5
Length 241 ft 241 ft
Beam 39 ft 35 ft
Cruises on sale 13
Upcoming sailings 138
Cruise lengths 8–15 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $5,630

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.

American Liberty has no Bliss scores yet.

  • Active American Glory: 7.0
  • Adventure & nature American Glory: 6.0
  • Cultural American Glory: 6.0
  • Dining American Glory: 7.0
  • Entertainment American Glory: 6.0
  • Family friendly American Glory: 2.0
  • Party American Glory: 2.0
  • Romantic American Glory: 8.0
  • Spa & fitness American Glory: 5.0
  • Staterooms American Glory: 8.0

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 Liberty

The 100-passenger American Liberty launched in August 2024, offering the best qualities of expedition adventure cruising with the refinement and accessibility of river cruising. The design of the ship allows access into small ports.

Questions

American Glory or American Liberty?

Which is bigger, American Glory or American Liberty?

They are the same size, 1,148 gross tons each. American Glory carries 100 passengers and American Liberty carries 100.

Which ship is newer, American Glory or American Liberty?

American Liberty is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2023 for American Glory.

Which has more space per passenger?

They are level at 11.5 gross tons per passenger.

Which has more crew per passenger?

They are level, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers.

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