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
Sea Cloud II
Gross Tonnage
American Queen
3,707 GT
Sea Cloud II
3,849 GT
Length
American Queen
127 m
Sea Cloud II
117 m
Beam
American Queen
27 m
Sea Cloud II
16 m
Passengers
American Queen
436
Sea Cloud II
94
Crew
American Queen
165
Sea Cloud II
60
Decks
American Queen
—
Sea Cloud II
—
Year Built
American Queen
1,995
Sea Cloud II
2,001
Space Ratio
American Queen
8.5 GT/pax
Sea Cloud II
41.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Queen
2.64 :1
Sea Cloud II
1.57 :1
| Specification | American Queen | Sea Cloud II |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Queen Voyages | Sea Cloud Cruises |
| Class | Paddlewheeler | Windjammer |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,995 | 2,001Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,707 GT | 3,849 GTWinner |
| Length | 127 mWinner | 117 m |
| Beam | 27 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 436Winner | 94 |
| Crew | 165Winner | 60 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 8.5 GT/pax | 41.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1 | 1.57:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | McDermott Shipyard | Astilleros Gondán |
| Flag | United States | Malta |
| IMO Number | 8644974 | 9171292 |
American Queen
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Sea Cloud II
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
