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 Song
National Geographic Quest
Gross Tonnage
American Song
3,527 GT
National Geographic Quest
3,135 GT
Length
American Song
100 m
National Geographic Quest
73 m
Beam
American Song
14 m
National Geographic Quest
14 m
Passengers
American Song
190
National Geographic Quest
100
Crew
American Song
72
National Geographic Quest
52
Decks
American Song
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National Geographic Quest
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Year Built
American Song
2,018
National Geographic Quest
2,017
Space Ratio
American Song
18.6 GT/pax
National Geographic Quest
31.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Song
2.64 :1
National Geographic Quest
1.92 :1
| Specification | American Song | National Geographic Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Cruise Lines | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Class | Modern Riverboat | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 2,017 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,527 GTWinner | 3,135 GT |
| Length | 100 mWinner | 73 m |
| Beam | 14 m | 14 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 190Winner | 100 |
| Crew | 72Winner | 52 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 18.6 GT/pax | 31.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1 | 1.92:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding | Nichols Brothers |
| Flag | United States | United States |
| IMO Number | 9876550 | 9712058 |
American Song
Good value for money
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
National Geographic Quest
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2017 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
1.9:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Free cancellation on most rooms
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