American Cruise Lines
American Glory
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $5,630
Ship comparison
American Glory vs Esprit
Tauck River Cruises
Esprit
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Glory is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2023. Esprit is an intimate Tauck River Cruises ship carrying 98 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose American Glory if you want a newer ship, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Esprit for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 3.5) and entertainment (6.0 vs 4.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2023 (vs 2010).
Choose Esprit if you want more space per passenger, more culture or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores American Glory for cultural (9.0 vs 6.0) and family friendly (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 20.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 11.5).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Glory | Esprit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Tauck River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2010 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,148 | 2,000 |
| Passengers | 100 | 98 |
| Crew | 50 | 36 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.0 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 11.5 | 20.4 (better) |
| Cabins | 56 | — |
| Decks | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 241 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 39 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 12 | 10 |
| Upcoming sailings | 133 | 40 |
| Cruise lengths | 8 to 15 nights | 11 to 24 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 Glory leads on 3 of the ten, Esprit on 5, with 2 level.
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- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
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- 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
12 cruises on sale, from $5,630.
Tauck River Cruises
Esprit
Esprit sails Europe's most famous rivers — the Rhine, Main and Danube. The sleek river ship from Tauck River Cruises takes passengers to events such as wine tastings and galas and to sites such as castles and stately palaces while visiting old-world cities rich in architecture and arts.
Highlights
- Onboard bicycles available for shore excursions
- Majority of rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies
- 24-hour Jacuzzi on the Sun Deck
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale.
Questions
American Glory or Esprit?
Which is bigger, American Glory or Esprit?
Esprit is bigger at 2,000 gross tons, against 1,148 gross tons for American Glory. American Glory carries 100 passengers and Esprit carries 98.
Which ship is newer, American Glory or Esprit?
American Glory is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2010 for Esprit.
Which has more space per passenger?
Esprit, with 20.4 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 2.7 on Esprit.
Which is better for families?
Esprit 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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