American Cruise Lines
American Jazz
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Ship comparison
American Jazz vs American Melody
American Cruise Lines
American Melody
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $4,255
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Jazz is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2021. American Melody is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 175 passengers, in service since 2021. American Jazz has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose American Jazz if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 3.2 passengers (vs 4.1).
Choose American Melody if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 11 cruises on sale (vs none).
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Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Jazz | American Melody | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,400 | 5,400 |
| Passengers | 190 | 175 |
| Crew | 60 | 43 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 (better) | 4.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 28.4 | 30.9 (better) |
| Cabins | — | 91 |
| Decks | 6 | 6 |
| Length | 269 ft | 269 ft |
| Beam | 59 ft | 56 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | — | 11 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 105 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7–22 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $4,255 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
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American Jazz has no Bliss scores yet.
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American Cruise Lines
American Jazz
Like her sister ships, American Jazz has the contemporary styling and modern amenities that make river cruising more attractive and comfortable than ever before. The 190-passenger ship, launched in March 2021, features a pretty five-story glass atrium, private balconies in all of its staterooms and great views from everywhere on the ship.
American Cruise Lines
American Melody
American Melody began its inaugural season in September 2021 as the newest riverboat from American Cruise Lines to offer sailings on the Mississippi River through the American heartland.
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $4,255.
Questions
American Jazz or American Melody?
Which is bigger, American Jazz or American Melody?
They are the same size, 5,400 gross tons each. American Jazz carries 190 passengers and American Melody carries 175.
Which ship is newer, American Jazz or American Melody?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2021.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Melody, with 30.9 gross tons per passenger against 28.4 on American Jazz. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
American Jazz, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 4.1 on American Melody.
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