American Cruise Lines
American Independence
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $4,610
Ship comparison
American Independence vs American Liberty
American Cruise Lines
American Liberty
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Independence is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 92 passengers, in service since 2010. 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 Independence if you want more space per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has 25.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 11.5) and it has 6 cruises on sale (vs none).
Choose American Liberty if you want more crew per passenger or a newer ship: it has a crew member for every 2.0 passengers (vs 3.4) and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2010).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Independence | American Liberty | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 | 2024 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 2,300 | 1,148 |
| Passengers | 92 | 100 |
| Crew | 27 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.4 | 2.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 25.0 (better) | 11.5 |
| Cabins | — | 56 |
| Decks | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 223 ft | 241 ft |
| Beam | 51 ft | 35 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 6 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 73 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 8 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,610 | — |
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
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
About American Independence Plan my cruise on American Independence
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 Independence or American Liberty?
Which is bigger, American Independence or American Liberty?
American Independence is bigger at 2,300 gross tons, against 1,148 gross tons for American Liberty. American Independence carries 92 passengers and American Liberty carries 100.
Which ship is newer, American Independence or American Liberty?
American Liberty is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 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 Liberty. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
American Liberty, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers against one for every 3.4 on American Independence.
Still deciding?
Tell us what matters and we will match the sailing
Send your dates, budget and who is travelling, and our partner travel agency will come back to you about American Independence, American Liberty or a ship that suits you better.