American Cruise Lines
American Star
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Ship comparison
American Star vs American West
American Cruise Lines
American West
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Star is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 100 passengers, in service since 2006. American West is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 120 passengers, in service since 1994. American Star has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose American Star if you want a newer ship: its maiden voyage was in 2006 (vs 1994).
Choose American West if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 3.2 passengers (vs 3.8).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Star | American West | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 (better) | 1994 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2022 |
| Gross tonnage | 1,973 | 2,115 |
| Passengers | 100 | 120 |
| Crew | 26 | 37 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.8 | 3.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 19.7 (better) | 17.6 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 188 ft | 232 ft |
| Beam | 45 ft | 50 ft |
| Speed | 16 mph | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | — | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | — | 2 |
| Cruise lengths | — | 6–8 nights |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
American Star has no Bliss scores yet.
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American Cruise Lines
American Star
From charming small towns to gracious southern ports, American Star from American Cruise Lines takes you to places of historic interest and magnificent beauty. On board, unwind in the friendly and accommodating atmosphere fostered by attentive staff while learning about the culture and history of the destinations you visit.
Highlights
- Spacious staterooms - Largest in the industry
- Most staterooms with private balconies
- Grand Dining Room comfortably seats all passengers at the same time
- There are rarely any waves, so these cruises are popular with those who struggle with seasickness.
American Cruise Lines
American West
A veteran of the Columbia and Snake Rivers, American West from American Cruise Lines, formerly Queen of the West, underwent a major renovation in 2022, with new color palettes, luxurious textiles and linens, new furniture and carpets, artwork and other flourishes.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale.
Questions
American Star or American West?
Which is bigger, American Star or American West?
American West is bigger at 2,115 gross tons, against 1,973 gross tons for American Star. American Star carries 100 passengers and American West carries 120.
Which ship is newer, American Star or American West?
American Star is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 1994 for American West.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Star, with 19.7 gross tons per passenger against 17.6 on American West. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
American West, with one crew member for every 3.2 passengers against one for every 3.8 on American Star.
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