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 Queen
American Serenade
Gross Tonnage
American Queen
3,707 GT
American Serenade
3,527 GT
Length
American Queen
127 m
American Serenade
100 m
Beam
American Queen
27 m
American Serenade
14 m
Passengers
American Queen
436
American Serenade
190
Crew
American Queen
165
American Serenade
72
Decks
American Queen
—
American Serenade
—
Year Built
American Queen
1,995
American Serenade
2,022
Space Ratio
American Queen
8.5 GT/pax
American Serenade
18.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Queen
2.64 :1
American Serenade
2.64 :1
| Specification | American Queen | American Serenade |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Queen Voyages | American Cruise Lines |
| Class | Paddlewheeler | Modern Riverboat |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,995 | 2,022Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,707 GTWinner | 3,527 GT |
| Length | 127 mWinner | 100 m |
| Beam | 27 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 436Winner | 190 |
| Crew | 165Winner | 72 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 8.5 GT/pax | 18.6 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1 | 2.64:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | McDermott Shipyard | Chesapeake Shipbuilding |
| Flag | United States | United States |
| IMO Number | 8644974 | 9918123 |
American Queen
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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
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14 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
