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 Serenade
Gross Tonnage
American Melody
3,527 GT
American Serenade
3,527 GT
Length
American Melody
100 m
American Serenade
100 m
Beam
American Melody
14 m
American Serenade
14 m
Passengers
American Melody
190
American Serenade
190
Crew
American Melody
72
American Serenade
72
Decks
American Melody
—
American Serenade
—
Year Built
American Melody
2,021
American Serenade
2,022
Space Ratio
American Melody
18.6 GT/pax
American Serenade
18.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Melody
2.64 :1
American Serenade
2.64 :1
| Specification | American Melody | American Serenade |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Class | Modern Riverboat | Modern Riverboat |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021 | 2,022Winner |
| 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 | 9876543 | 9918123 |
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 Serenade
Good value for money
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
We may earn a commission from partner bookings at no extra cost to you.
