American Cruise Lines
American Symphony
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $4,255
Ship comparison
American Symphony vs American West
American Cruise Lines
American West
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Symphony is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 175 passengers, in service since 2022. American West is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 120 passengers, in service since 1994.
Choose American Symphony if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores American West for spa & fitness (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 30.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 17.6) and its maiden voyage was in 2022 (vs 1994).
Choose American West if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated dining or more crew per passenger: it outscores American Symphony for family friendly (4.0 vs 1.0) and dining (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 3.2 passengers (vs 4.1).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Symphony | American West | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 1994 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2022 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,400 | 2,115 |
| Passengers | 175 | 120 |
| Crew | 43 | 37 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 4.1 | 3.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 30.9 (better) | 17.6 |
| Cabins | 91 | — |
| Decks | 6 | 4 |
| Length | 269 ft | 232 ft |
| Beam | 56 ft | 50 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 131 | 2 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–15 nights | 6–8 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 Symphony leads on 1 of the ten, American West on 3, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
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 Symphony or American West?
Which is bigger, American Symphony or American West?
American Symphony is bigger at 5,400 gross tons, against 2,115 gross tons for American West. American Symphony carries 175 passengers and American West carries 120.
Which ship is newer, American Symphony or American West?
American Symphony is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 1994 for American West.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Symphony, with 30.9 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 4.1 on American Symphony.
Which is better for families?
American West scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10, against 1.0 for American Symphony.
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