American Cruise Lines
American Independence
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $4,610
Ship comparison
American Independence vs Treasures
Tauck River Cruises
Treasures
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Independence is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 92 passengers, in service since 2010. Treasures is an intimate Tauck River Cruises ship carrying 98 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose American Independence if you want more of a party, better-rated entertainment or more space per passenger: it outscores Treasures for party (5.0 vs 3.0) and entertainment (6.0 vs 4.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 25.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 20.4).
Choose Treasures if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated dining or more culture: it outscores American Independence for romantic (8.5 vs 2.0), dining (8.0 vs 5.0) and cultural (9.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Independence | Treasures | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Tauck River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 | 2011 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 2,300 | 2,000 |
| Passengers | 92 | 98 |
| Crew | 27 | 36 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.4 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 25.0 (better) | 20.4 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 223 ft | 361 ft |
| Beam | 51 ft | 39 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 5 | 11 |
| Upcoming sailings | 72 | 43 |
| Cruise lengths | 8 nights | 7 to 14 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 Independence leads on 3 of the ten, Treasures on 4, with 3 level.
- 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
5 cruises on sale, from $4,610.
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8 Night New England Islands and Land Tour
$5,240
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8 Night Maine Coast and Harbors and Land Tour
$5,240
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Tauck River Cruises
Treasures
Perfectly at home gliding past fairy-tale castles, ancient monasteries and Gothic cathedrals on the waters of three historic rivers in the heart of Europe – the Rhine, the Danube and the Main – Tauck's ms Treasures may call on such historic cities as Köln, Koblenz, Nürnberg, Passau, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and more.
Highlights
- Enjoy fresh air on your balcony as you glide by storybook towns and villages
- Warning, the languid approach to visiting iconic European locales could become habit-forming
- What could be finer than Al fresco dining on Sun Deck, weather permitting?
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale.
Questions
American Independence or Treasures?
Which is bigger, American Independence or Treasures?
American Independence is bigger at 2,300 gross tons, against 2,000 gross tons for Treasures. American Independence carries 92 passengers and Treasures carries 98.
Which ship is newer, American Independence or Treasures?
Treasures is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2010 for American Independence.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Independence, with 25.0 gross tons per passenger against 20.4 on Treasures. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Treasures, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.4 on American Independence.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10.
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