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 Splendor
Gross Tonnage
American Queen
3,707 GT
American Splendor
3,527 GT
Length
American Queen
127 m
American Splendor
100 m
Beam
American Queen
27 m
American Splendor
14 m
Passengers
American Queen
436
American Splendor
190
Crew
American Queen
165
American Splendor
72
Decks
American Queen
—
American Splendor
—
Year Built
American Queen
1,995
American Splendor
2,023
Space Ratio
American Queen
8.5 GT/pax
American Splendor
18.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Queen
2.64 :1
American Splendor
2.64 :1
| Specification | American Queen | American Splendor |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Queen Voyages | American Cruise Lines |
| Class | Paddlewheeler | Modern Riverboat |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,995 | 2,023Winner |
| 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 | 9918130 |
American Queen
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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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14 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
