American Cruise Lines
American Melody
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $4,255
Ship comparison
American Melody vs American Symphony
American Cruise Lines
American Symphony
- Cruises
- 15
- 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 Symphony is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 175 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose American Melody if you want a more family-friendly ship or a more romantic trip: it outscores American Symphony for family friendly (5.0 vs 1.0) and romantic (6.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose American Symphony if you want better-rated staterooms, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated dining: it outscores American Melody for staterooms (8.0 vs 5.0), spa & fitness (6.0 vs 5.0) and dining (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Melody | American Symphony | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,400 | 5,400 |
| Passengers | 175 | 175 |
| Crew | 43 | 43 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 30.9 | 30.9 |
| Cabins | 91 | 91 |
| Decks | 6 | 6 |
| Length | 269 ft | 269 ft |
| Beam | 56 ft | 56 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 15 |
| Upcoming sailings | 105 | 131 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–22 nights | 7–15 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 2 of the ten, American Symphony on 4, 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 Symphony
The 175-passenger American Symphony launched in August 2022 and offers historic sightseeing along the Mississippi River. The ship features an updated modern interior design to complement its spacious all-balcony staterooms, numerous lounges and public spaces with panoramic views.
Sailing now
15 cruises on sale, from $4,255.
Questions
American Melody or American Symphony?
Which is bigger, American Melody or American Symphony?
They are the same size, 5,400 gross tons each. American Melody carries 175 passengers and American Symphony carries 175.
Which ship is newer, American Melody or American Symphony?
American Symphony is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2021 for American Melody.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 30.9 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 4.1 passengers.
Which is better for families?
American Melody scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for American Symphony.
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