American Cruise Lines
American Song
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Ship comparison
American Song vs Le Jacques Cartier
Ponant Cruises
Le Jacques Cartier
- Cruises
- 33
- From
- $1,480
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Song is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 184 passengers, in service since 2018. Le Jacques Cartier is an intimate Ponant Cruises ship carrying 184 passengers, in service since 2020. American Song has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Le Jacques Cartier if you want more space per passenger, more crew per passenger or more cruises to choose from: it has 54.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 29.3), it has a crew member for every 1.6 passengers (vs 3.1) and it has 33 cruises on sale (vs none).
American Song does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
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Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Song | Le Jacques Cartier | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Ponant Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2020 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 5,400 | 9,976 |
| Passengers | 184 | 184 |
| Crew | 60 | 112 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 1.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 29.3 | 54.2 (better) |
| Decks | 5 | 7 |
| Length | 269 ft | 430 ft |
| Beam | 59 ft | 59 ft |
| Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | — | 33 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 53 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 3–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $1,480 |
Bliss scores
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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.
Ponant Cruises
Le Jacques Cartier
The 184-passenger Le Jacques Cartier expedition ship from Ponant debuted in July 2020 and offers a superior small-ship cruising experience, complete with stylish interior and exterior spaces, state-of-the-art technology aimed at sustainability, and boutique staterooms and comfortable suites with large windows and either a private balcony…
Sailing now
33 cruises on sale, from $1,480.
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14 Night Secret Polynesia Unexplored Tuamotu Islands Gambier Islands and Austral Islands
$14,080
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14 Night Polynesian Bliss Marquesas and Tuamotu Islands
$13,890
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Questions
American Song or Le Jacques Cartier?
Which is bigger, American Song or Le Jacques Cartier?
Le Jacques Cartier is bigger at 9,976 gross tons, against 5,400 gross tons for American Song. American Song carries 184 passengers and Le Jacques Cartier carries 184.
Which ship is newer, American Song or Le Jacques Cartier?
Le Jacques Cartier is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2020 against 2018 for American Song.
Which has more space per passenger?
Le Jacques Cartier, with 54.2 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?
Le Jacques Cartier, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 3.1 on American Song.
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