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
Star Flyer
Gross Tonnage
American Glory
3,000 GT
Star Flyer
2,298 GT
Length
American Glory
53 m
Star Flyer
115 m
Beam
American Glory
12 m
Star Flyer
15 m
Passengers
American Glory
49
Star Flyer
170
Crew
American Glory
27
Star Flyer
72
Decks
American Glory
—
Star Flyer
—
Year Built
American Glory
2,002
Star Flyer
1,991
Space Ratio
American Glory
61.2 GT/pax
Star Flyer
13.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Glory
1.81 :1
Star Flyer
2.36 :1
| Specification | American Glory | Star Flyer |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Cruise Lines | Star Clippers |
| Class | Coastal | Clipper |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002Winner | 1,991 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,000 GTWinner | 2,298 GT |
| Length | 53 m | 115 mWinner |
| Beam | 12 m | 15 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 49 | 170Winner |
| Crew | 27 | 72Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 61.2 GT/paxWinner | 13.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.81:1Winner | 2.36:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding | Scheepswerf van Langerbrugge |
| Flag | United States | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9859180 | 8915445 |
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
Star Flyer
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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