American Cruise Lines
American Melody
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $4,255
Ship comparison
American Melody vs American Pride
American Cruise Lines
American Pride
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Melody is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 175 passengers, in service since 2021. American Pride is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 150 passengers, in service since 2012. American Pride has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose American Melody if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: it has 30.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 18.0), its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2012) and it has 11 cruises on sale (vs none).
Choose American Pride if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 3.5 passengers (vs 4.1).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Melody | American Pride | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2012 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,400 | 2,700 |
| Passengers | 175 | 150 |
| Crew | 43 | 43 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 4.1 | 3.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 30.9 (better) | 18.0 |
| Cabins | 91 | — |
| Decks | 6 | 5 |
| Length | 269 ft | 295 ft |
| Beam | 56 ft | 53 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 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
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
American Pride has no Bliss scores yet.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
American Cruise Lines
American Pride
Designed to navigate the Columbia and Snake rivers of the Pacific Northwest, American Pride from American Cruise Lines takes you on a riverboat journey through nature, history and local culture. The ship holds up to 150 passengers.
Questions
American Melody or American Pride?
Which is bigger, American Melody or American Pride?
American Melody is bigger at 5,400 gross tons, against 2,700 gross tons for American Pride. American Melody carries 175 passengers and American Pride carries 150.
Which ship is newer, American Melody or American Pride?
American Melody is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2012 for American Pride.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Melody, with 30.9 gross tons per passenger against 18.0 on American Pride. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
American Pride, with one crew member for every 3.5 passengers against one for every 4.1 on American Melody.
Still deciding?
Tell us what matters and we will match the sailing
Send your dates, budget and who is travelling, and our partner travel agency will come back to you about American Melody, American Pride or a ship that suits you better.