American Cruise Lines
American Symphony
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $4,255
Ship comparison
American Symphony vs Scenic Jade
Scenic
Scenic Jade
- Cruises
- 62
- From
- $3,529
The verdict
Which should you choose?
American Symphony is an intimate American Cruise Lines ship carrying 175 passengers, in service since 2022. Scenic Jade is an intimate Scenic ship carrying 169 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose American Symphony if you want more space per passenger, a newer ship or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Scenic Jade for entertainment (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 30.9 gross tons per passenger (vs 16.1) and its maiden voyage was in 2022 (vs 2014).
Choose Scenic Jade if you want a more romantic trip, more adventure and nature or more culture: it outscores American Symphony for romantic (8.0 vs 2.0), adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| American Symphony | Scenic Jade | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | American Cruise Lines | Scenic |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,400 | 2,721 |
| Passengers | 175 | 169 |
| Crew | 43 | 51 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 4.1 | 3.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 30.9 (better) | 16.1 |
| Cabins | 91 | — |
| Decks | 6 | 4 |
| Length | 269 ft | 442 ft |
| Beam | 56 ft | 39 ft |
| Speed | — | 14 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 62 |
| Upcoming sailings | 129 | 122 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 15 nights | 7 to 34 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,255 | $3,529 (better) |
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, Scenic Jade on 6, with 3 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.
Scenic
Scenic Jade
MELK, Austria — The question is not who created the design or who executed the idea. No, what grabs your attention is how the artist reached the ceiling in the famed Melk Abbey to paint the glorious images, at once delicate, lively and even forceful.
Highlights
- All-inclusive cruise pricing, including tips
- Personal butler service for all staterooms and suites
- Panorama Lounge for great views
Sailing now
62 cruises on sale, from $3,529.
Questions
American Symphony or Scenic Jade?
Which is bigger, American Symphony or Scenic Jade?
American Symphony is bigger at 5,400 gross tons, against 2,721 gross tons for Scenic Jade. American Symphony carries 175 passengers and Scenic Jade carries 169.
Which ship is newer, American Symphony or Scenic Jade?
American Symphony is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2014 for Scenic Jade.
Which has more space per passenger?
American Symphony, with 30.9 gross tons per passenger against 16.1 on Scenic Jade. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Scenic Jade, with one crew member for every 3.3 passengers against one for every 4.1 on American Symphony.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 1.0 out of 10.
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