American Cruise Lines
American Melody
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $4,255
Ship comparison
American Melody vs American Serenade
American Cruise Lines
American Serenade
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $4,255
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Melody is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 175 passengers, in service since 2021. American Serenade is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 180 passengers, in service since 2023.
Choose American Melody if you want a more family-friendly ship: it outscores American Serenade for family friendly (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose American Serenade if you want better-rated staterooms, more culture or a more active cruise: it outscores American Melody for staterooms (7.0 vs 5.0), cultural (7.0 vs 5.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Melody | American Serenade | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 | 2023 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,400 | 5,148 |
| Passengers | 175 | 180 |
| Crew | 43 | 43 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 4.1 (better) | 4.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 30.9 (better) | 28.6 |
| Cabins | 91 | — |
| Decks | 6 | 5 |
| Length | 269 ft | 269 ft |
| Beam | 56 ft | 56 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 11 |
| Upcoming sailings | 105 | 115 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–22 nights | 7–22 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,255 | $4,255 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. American Melody leads on 1 of the ten, American Serenade on 5, with 4 level.
- 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 Serenade
American Serenade offers elegant decor, panoramic views and spacious staterooms in its sailings along the upper and lower Mississippi River.
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $4,255.
Questions
American Melody or American Serenade?
Which is bigger, American Melody or American Serenade?
American Melody is bigger at 5,400 gross tons, against 5,148 gross tons for American Serenade. American Melody carries 175 passengers and American Serenade carries 180.
Which ship is newer, American Melody or American Serenade?
American Serenade is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2021 for American Melody.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Melody, with 30.9 gross tons per passenger against 28.6 on American Serenade. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
American Melody, with one crew member for every 4.1 passengers against one for every 4.2 on American Serenade.
Which is better for families?
American Melody scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for American Serenade.
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