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 Serenade
American Star
Gross Tonnage
American Serenade
3,527 GT
American Star
1,600 GT
Length
American Serenade
100 m
American Star
53 m
Beam
American Serenade
14 m
American Star
12 m
Passengers
American Serenade
190
American Star
100
Crew
American Serenade
72
American Star
35
Decks
American Serenade
—
American Star
—
Year Built
American Serenade
2,022
American Star
2,007
Space Ratio
American Serenade
18.6 GT/pax
American Star
16.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Serenade
2.64 :1
American Star
2.86 :1
| Specification | American Serenade | American Star |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Cruise Lines | American Cruise Lines |
| Class | Modern Riverboat | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022Winner | 2,007 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,527 GTWinner | 1,600 GT |
| Length | 100 mWinner | 53 m |
| Beam | 14 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 190Winner | 100 |
| Crew | 72Winner | 35 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 18.6 GT/paxWinner | 16.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1Winner | 2.86:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding | Chesapeake Shipbuilding |
| Flag | United States | United States |
| IMO Number | 9918123 | 9851488 |
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
American Star
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
