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 Patriot
Sea Cloud
Gross Tonnage
American Patriot
3,300 GT
Sea Cloud
2,532 GT
Length
American Patriot
73 m
Sea Cloud
109 m
Beam
American Patriot
22 m
Sea Cloud
15 m
Passengers
American Patriot
109
Sea Cloud
64
Crew
American Patriot
46
Sea Cloud
60
Decks
American Patriot
—
Sea Cloud
—
Year Built
American Patriot
2,024
Sea Cloud
1,931
Space Ratio
American Patriot
30.3 GT/pax
Sea Cloud
39.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Patriot
2.37 :1
Sea Cloud
1.07 :1
| Specification | American Patriot | Sea Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Cruise Lines | Sea Cloud Cruises |
| Class | Catamaran | Windjammer |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024Winner | 1,931 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,300 GTWinner | 2,532 GT |
| Length | 73 m | 109 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 109Winner | 64 |
| Crew | 46 | 60Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.3 GT/pax | 39.6 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.37:1 | 1.07:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding | Krupp |
| Flag | United States | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9918142 | 1006466 |
American Patriot
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Sea Cloud
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.1:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
