American Cruise Lines
American Glory
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $5,630
Ship comparison
American Glory vs Emerald
Tauck River Cruises
Emerald
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Glory is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2023. Emerald is an intimate Tauck River Cruises ship carrying 98 passengers, in service since 2005. Emerald has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose American Glory if you want a newer ship, more crew per passenger or more cruises to choose from: its maiden voyage was in 2023 (vs 2005), it has a crew member for every 2.0 passengers (vs 2.5) and it has 13 cruises on sale (vs none).
Emerald does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Glory | Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Tauck River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2005 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,148 | 1,000 |
| Passengers | 100 | 98 |
| Crew | 50 | 40 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.0 (better) | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 11.5 (better) | 10.2 |
| Cabins | 56 | 49 |
| Decks | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 241 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 39 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| 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.
Emerald has no Bliss scores yet.
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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.
Tauck River Cruises
Emerald
Designed with an open, airy plan, Tauck's ms Emerald debuted in 2017 with glorious river cruises through France's southern countryside along the Rhône and Saône rivers.
Highlights
- A majority of rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies
- Al fresco dining on the Sun Deck
- Complimentary Internet access
Questions
American Glory or Emerald?
Which is bigger, American Glory or Emerald?
American Glory is bigger at 1,148 gross tons, against 1,000 gross tons for Emerald. American Glory carries 100 passengers and Emerald carries 98.
Which ship is newer, American Glory or Emerald?
American Glory is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2005 for Emerald.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Glory, with 11.5 gross tons per passenger against 10.2 on Emerald. 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 2.5 on Emerald.
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