American Cruise Lines
American Serenade
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $4,255
Ship comparison
American Serenade vs Scenic Jade
Scenic
Scenic Jade
- Cruises
- 62
- From
- $3,529
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Serenade is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 180 passengers, in service since 2023. Scenic Jade is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose American Serenade if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Scenic Jade for family friendly (2.0 vs 1.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 28.6 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1) and its maiden voyage was in 2023 (vs 2014).
Choose Scenic Jade if you want better-rated staterooms, more adventure and nature or more crew per passenger: it outscores American Serenade for staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 3.3 passengers (vs 4.2).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Serenade | Scenic Jade | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,148 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 180 | 169 |
| Crew | 43 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 4.2 | 3.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 28.6 (better) | 16.1 |
| Decks | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 269 ft | 442 ft |
| Beam | 56 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 62 |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | 122 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 22 nights | 7 to 34 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,255 | $3,529 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. American Serenade leads on 1 of the ten, Scenic Jade on 5, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
10 cruises on sale, from $4,255.
Scenic
Scenic Jade
MELK, Austria — The question is not who created the design or who executed the idea. No, what grabs your attention is how the artist reached the ceiling in the famed Melk Abbey to paint the glorious images, at once delicate, lively and even forceful.
Highlights
- All-inclusive cruise pricing, including tips
- Personal butler service for all staterooms and suites
- Panorama Lounge for great views
Sailing now
62 cruises on sale, from $3,529.
Questions
American Serenade or Scenic Jade?
Which is bigger, American Serenade or Scenic Jade?
American Serenade is bigger at 5,148 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Jade. American Serenade carries 180 passengers and Scenic Jade carries 169.
Which ship is newer, American Serenade or Scenic Jade?
American Serenade is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2014 for Scenic Jade.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Serenade, with 28.6 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Jade. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Jade, with one crew member for every 3.3 passengers against one for every 4.2 on American Serenade.
Which is better for families?
American Serenade scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for Scenic Jade.
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