Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
American Glory
American Harmony
Gross Tonnage
American Glory
3,000 GT
American Harmony
3,527 GT
Length
American Glory
53 m
American Harmony
100 m
Beam
American Glory
12 m
American Harmony
14 m
Passengers
American Glory
49
American Harmony
190
Crew
American Glory
27
American Harmony
72
Decks
American Glory
—
American Harmony
—
Year Built
American Glory
2,002
American Harmony
2,019
Space Ratio
American Glory
61.2 GT/pax
American Harmony
18.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Glory
1.81 :1
American Harmony
2.64 :1
| Specification | American Glory | American Harmony |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Class | Coastal | Modern Riverboat |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002 | 2,019Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,000 GT | 3,527 GTWinner |
| Length | 53 m | 100 mWinner |
| Beam | 12 m | 14 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 49 | 190Winner |
| Crew | 27 | 72Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 61.2 GT/paxWinner | 18.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.81:1Winner | 2.64:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding | Chesapeake Shipbuilding |
| Flag | United States | United States |
| IMO Number | 9859180 | 9837524 |
American Glory
61 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.8:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
American Harmony
Good value for money
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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