American Cruise Lines
American Melody
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $4,255
Ship comparison
American Melody vs American Song
American Cruise Lines
American Song
- 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 Song is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 184 passengers, in service since 2018. American Song has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose American Melody if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 11 cruises on sale (vs none).
Choose American Song if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 3.1 passengers (vs 4.1).
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Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Melody | 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 | 175 | 184 |
| Crew | 43 | 60 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 4.1 | 3.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 30.9 (better) | 29.3 |
| Cabins | 91 | — |
| Decks | 6 | 5 |
| Length | 269 ft | 269 ft |
| Beam | 56 ft | 59 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| 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
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
American Song has no Bliss scores yet.
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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 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 Melody or American Song?
Which is bigger, American Melody or American Song?
They are the same size, 5,400 gross tons each. American Melody carries 175 passengers and American Song carries 184.
Which ship is newer, American Melody or American Song?
American Melody is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2018 for American Song.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Melody, with 30.9 gross tons per passenger against 29.3 on American Song. 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 4.1 on American Melody.
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