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 Star
Spirit of Enderby
Gross Tonnage
American Star
1,600 GT
Spirit of Enderby
1,764 GT
Length
American Star
53 m
Spirit of Enderby
72 m
Beam
American Star
12 m
Spirit of Enderby
13 m
Passengers
American Star
100
Spirit of Enderby
50
Crew
American Star
35
Spirit of Enderby
34
Decks
American Star
—
Spirit of Enderby
—
Year Built
American Star
2,007
Spirit of Enderby
1,984
Space Ratio
American Star
16.0 GT/pax
Spirit of Enderby
35.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Star
2.86 :1
Spirit of Enderby
1.47 :1
| Specification | American Star | Spirit of Enderby |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Cruise Lines | Heritage Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,007Winner | 1,984 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 1,600 GT | 1,764 GTWinner |
| Length | 53 m | 72 mWinner |
| Beam | 12 m | 13 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 100Winner | 50 |
| Crew | 35Winner | 34 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 16.0 GT/pax | 35.3 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.86:1 | 1.47:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding | Hollming |
| Flag | United States | Russia |
| IMO Number | 9851488 | 8803856 |
American Star
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Spirit of Enderby
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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