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 Venture
Gross Tonnage
American Song
3,527 GT
National Geographic Venture
3,135 GT
Length
American Song
100 m
National Geographic Venture
73 m
Beam
American Song
14 m
National Geographic Venture
14 m
Passengers
American Song
190
National Geographic Venture
100
Crew
American Song
72
National Geographic Venture
52
Decks
American Song
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National Geographic Venture
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Year Built
American Song
2,018
National Geographic Venture
2,018
Space Ratio
American Song
18.6 GT/pax
National Geographic Venture
31.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Song
2.64 :1
National Geographic Venture
1.92 :1
| Specification | American Song | National Geographic Venture |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Cruise Lines | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Class | Modern Riverboat | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018 | 2,018 |
| 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 | 9763750 |
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 Venture
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2018 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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