American Cruise Lines
American Jazz
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Ship comparison
American Jazz vs Viking Atla
Viking River Cruises
Viking Atla
- Cruises
- 8
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Jazz is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2021. Viking Atla is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2013. 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 or a newer ship: it has a crew member for every 3.2 passengers (vs 4.2) and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2013).
Choose Viking Atla if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 8 cruises on sale (vs none).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Jazz | Viking Atla | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,400 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 190 | 190 |
| Crew | 60 | 45 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 (better) | 4.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 28.4 (better) | 26.3 |
| Decks | 6 | 4 |
| Length | 269 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 59 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | — | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | — | 8 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 57 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $2,499 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
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.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Atla
The 190-passenger Viking Atla sails the Danube River, exploring both charming riverside towns and major cities such as Vienna and Budapest.
Highlights
- Observation Lounge and Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
- Free shipwide wireless Internet service
- Aquavit Terrace with a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship and grills for al fresco dining
Sailing now
8 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Questions
American Jazz or Viking Atla?
Which is bigger, American Jazz or Viking Atla?
American Jazz is bigger at 5,400 gross tons, against 5,000 gross tons for Viking Atla. American Jazz carries 190 passengers and Viking Atla carries 190.
Which ship is newer, American Jazz or Viking Atla?
American Jazz is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2013 for Viking Atla.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Jazz, with 28.4 gross tons per passenger against 26.3 on Viking Atla. 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 4.2 on Viking Atla.
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