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 Harmony
American Splendor
Gross Tonnage
American Harmony
3,527 GT
American Splendor
3,527 GT
Length
American Harmony
100 m
American Splendor
100 m
Beam
American Harmony
14 m
American Splendor
14 m
Passengers
American Harmony
190
American Splendor
190
Crew
American Harmony
72
American Splendor
72
Decks
American Harmony
—
American Splendor
—
Year Built
American Harmony
2,019
American Splendor
2,023
Space Ratio
American Harmony
18.6 GT/pax
American Splendor
18.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Harmony
2.64 :1
American Splendor
2.64 :1
| Specification | American Harmony | American Splendor |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Class | Modern Riverboat | Modern Riverboat |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,527 GT | 3,527 GT |
| Length | 100 m | 100 m |
| Beam | 14 m | 14 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 190 | 190 |
| Crew | 72 | 72 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 18.6 GT/pax | 18.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1 | 2.64:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding | Chesapeake Shipbuilding |
| Flag | United States | United States |
| IMO Number | 9837524 | 9918130 |
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
American Splendor
Good value for money
Built in 2023 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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