American Cruise Lines
American Glory
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $5,630
Ship comparison
American Glory vs Scenic Azure
Scenic
Scenic Azure
- Cruises
- 3
- From
- $4,952
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Glory is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2023. Scenic Azure is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 96 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose American Glory if you want more crew per passenger, a newer ship or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Scenic Azure for entertainment (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has a crew member for every 2.0 passengers (vs 2.7) and its maiden voyage was in 2023 (vs 2016).
Choose Scenic Azure if you want more space per passenger, a more family-friendly ship or more of a party: it outscores American Glory for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) and party (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 18.5 gross tons per passenger (vs 11.5).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Glory | Scenic Azure | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,148 | 1,780 |
| Passengers | 100 | 96 |
| 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 | 18.5 (better) |
| Cabins | 56 | 48 |
| Decks | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 241 ft | 262 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 38 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 12 | 3 |
| Upcoming sailings | 133 | 57 |
| Cruise lengths | 8 to 15 nights | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $5,630 | $4,952 (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 1 of the ten, Scenic Azure on 3, with 6 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
12 cruises on sale, from $5,630.
Scenic
Scenic Azure
Scenic Azure from international travel brand Scenic launched in April 2016 with a custom-built design tailored to navigate the picturesque Douro River of Portugal and Spain.
Sailing now
3 cruises on sale, from $4,952.
Questions
American Glory or Scenic Azure?
Which is bigger, American Glory or Scenic Azure?
Scenic Azure is bigger at 1,780 gross tons, against 1,148 gross tons for American Glory. American Glory carries 100 passengers and Scenic Azure carries 96.
Which ship is newer, American Glory or Scenic Azure?
American Glory is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2016 for Scenic Azure.
Which has more space per passenger?
Scenic Azure, with 18.5 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 Scenic Azure.
Which is better for families?
Scenic Azure scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for American Glory.
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