American Cruise Lines
American Independence
- Cruises
- 6
- From
- $4,610
Ship comparison
American Independence vs American Symphony
American Cruise Lines
American Symphony
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $4,255
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Independence is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 92 passengers, in service since 2010. American Symphony is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 175 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose American Independence if you want a more family-friendly ship, more culture or more crew per passenger: it outscores American Symphony for family friendly (4.0 vs 1.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 3.4 passengers (vs 4.1).
Choose American Symphony if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a newer ship or more space per passenger: it outscores American Independence for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2022 (vs 2010) and it has 30.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 25.0).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Independence | American Symphony | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 2,300 | 5,400 |
| Passengers | 92 | 175 |
| Crew | 27 | 43 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.4 (better) | 4.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 25.0 | 30.9 (better) |
| Cabins | — | 91 |
| Decks | 4 | 6 |
| Length | 223 ft | 269 ft |
| Beam | 51 ft | 56 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 6 | 15 |
| Upcoming sailings | 73 | 131 |
| Cruise lengths | 8 nights | 7–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,610 | $4,255 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. American Independence leads on 2 of the ten, American Symphony on 2, with 6 level.
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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.
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American Cruise Lines
American Symphony
The 175-passenger American Symphony launched in August 2022 and offers historic sightseeing along the Mississippi River. The ship features an updated modern interior design to complement its spacious all-balcony staterooms, numerous lounges and public spaces with panoramic views.
Sailing now
15 cruises on sale, from $4,255.
Questions
American Independence or American Symphony?
Which is bigger, American Independence or American Symphony?
American Symphony is bigger at 5,400 gross tons, against 2,300 gross tons for American Independence. American Independence carries 92 passengers and American Symphony carries 175.
Which ship is newer, American Independence or American Symphony?
American Symphony is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2010 for American Independence.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Symphony, with 30.9 gross tons per passenger against 25.0 on American Independence. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
American Independence, with one crew member for every 3.4 passengers against one for every 4.1 on American Symphony.
Which is better for families?
American Independence scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for American Symphony.
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