American Cruise Lines
American Song
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Ship comparison
American Song vs American Symphony
American Cruise Lines
American Symphony
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $4,255
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Song is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 184 passengers, in service since 2018. American Symphony is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 175 passengers, in service since 2022. American Song has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose American Song if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 3.1 passengers (vs 4.1).
Choose American Symphony if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 15 cruises on sale (vs none).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Song | American Symphony | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,400 | 5,400 |
| Passengers | 184 | 175 |
| Crew | 60 | 43 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 (better) | 4.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 29.3 | 30.9 (better) |
| Cabins | — | 91 |
| Decks | 5 | 6 |
| Length | 269 ft | 269 ft |
| Beam | 59 ft | 56 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | — | 15 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 131 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 7–15 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 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.
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 Song or American Symphony?
Which is bigger, American Song or American Symphony?
They are the same size, 5,400 gross tons each. American Song carries 184 passengers and American Symphony carries 175.
Which ship is newer, American Song or American Symphony?
American Symphony is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2018 for American Song.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Symphony, 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 Symphony.
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