American Cruise Lines
American Serenade
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $4,255
Ship comparison
American Serenade vs Star Clipper
Star Clippers
Star Clipper
- Cruises
- 0
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Serenade is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 180 passengers, in service since 2023. Star Clipper is an intimate Star Clippers ship carrying 170 passengers, in service since 1992.
Choose American Serenade if you want more space per passenger, more of a party or a newer ship: it outscores Star Clipper for party (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 28.6 gross tons per passenger (vs 13.5) and its maiden voyage was in 2023 (vs 1992).
Choose Star Clipper if you want more crew per passenger, a more romantic trip or more adventure and nature: it outscores American Serenade for romantic (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 2.4 passengers (vs 4.2).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Serenade | Star Clipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Star Clippers |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 1992 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,148 | 2,298 |
| Passengers | 180 | 170 |
| Crew | 43 | 72 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 4.2 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 28.6 (better) | 13.5 |
| Decks | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 269 ft | 360 ft |
| Beam | 56 ft | 50 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 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 Serenade leads on 2 of the ten, Star Clipper on 6, with 2 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.
Star Clippers
Star Clipper
Star Clipper is a true clipper ship, reflecting its proud heritage in every inch of its polished brass. Star Clippers' unique vessel offers passengers a "new age of sail," where tradition meets present-day amenities. At 360 feet long, this ship carries 170 guests and aims to provide a yacht-like experience.
Highlights
- Two onboard swimming pools
- Indoor/outdoor Tropical Bar
- Open-seating for all meals
Questions
American Serenade or Star Clipper?
Which is bigger, American Serenade or Star Clipper?
American Serenade is bigger at 5,148 gross tons, against 2,298 gross tons for Star Clipper. American Serenade carries 180 passengers and Star Clipper carries 170.
Which ship is newer, American Serenade or Star Clipper?
American Serenade is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 1992 for Star Clipper.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Serenade, with 28.6 gross tons per passenger against 13.5 on Star Clipper. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Star Clipper, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 4.2 on American Serenade.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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