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American Jazz vs American Song
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Jazz is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2021. American Song is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 184 passengers, in service since 2018. American Jazz has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold. American Song has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Jazz | American Song | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,400 | 5,400 |
| Passengers | 190 | 184 |
| Crew | 60 | 60 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 | 3.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 28.4 | 29.3 (better) |
| Decks | 6 | 5 |
| Length | 269 ft | 269 ft |
| Beam | 59 ft | 59 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
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 Song
The 186-passenger ship American Song became the 10th ship from fast-expanding American Cruise Lines in 2018. The ship integrates contemporary design while maintaining the comfort level that American Cruise Lines is popular for. Quieter, wider and faster than other river ships, it is among the most environmentally friendly in the industry.
Questions
American Jazz or American Song?
Which is bigger, American Jazz or American Song?
They are the same size, 5,400 gross tons each. American Jazz carries 190 passengers and American Song carries 184.
Which ship is newer, American Jazz or American Song?
American Jazz is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2018 for American Song.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Song, with 29.3 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 Song, with one crew member for every 3.1 passengers against one for every 3.2 on American Jazz.
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