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 Melody
American Queen
Gross Tonnage
American Melody
3,527 GT
American Queen
3,707 GT
Length
American Melody
100 m
American Queen
127 m
Beam
American Melody
14 m
American Queen
27 m
Passengers
American Melody
190
American Queen
436
Crew
American Melody
72
American Queen
165
Decks
American Melody
—
American Queen
—
Year Built
American Melody
2,021
American Queen
1,995
Space Ratio
American Melody
18.6 GT/pax
American Queen
8.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Melody
2.64 :1
American Queen
2.64 :1
| Specification | American Melody | American Queen |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Cruise Lines | American Queen Voyages |
| Class | Modern Riverboat | Paddlewheeler |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021Winner | 1,995 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,527 GT | 3,707 GTWinner |
| Length | 100 m | 127 mWinner |
| Beam | 14 m | 27 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 190 | 436Winner |
| Crew | 72 | 165Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 18.6 GT/paxWinner | 8.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1 | 2.64:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding | McDermott Shipyard |
| Flag | United States | United States |
| IMO Number | 9876543 | 8644974 |
American Melody
Good value for money
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
American Queen
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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