Fleet report card
American Cruise Lines
Grade
C+
62
out of 100
Score breakdown
How the fleet scores
Quick facts
- Fleet tier
- Mid-Size Fleet
- Average ship age
- 10.3 years
- Total capacity
- 1,622
- Ship classes
- 3
- Years operating
- 35
This grade is calculated from five key fleet metrics: fleet age, fleet size, passenger capacity, fleet diversity, and recent innovation. Each scored metric contributes equally to the overall score. Figures use valid recorded observations; missing records can affect comparisons between lines. Coverage across 11 active ships: 11 build years, 11 passenger capacities, 11 tonnages and 11 ship classes. Methodology v1.3, 2026-09-08.
Fleet detail
Age, size and range
Fleet age
10.3
Average age (years)
2024
Newest ship
2000
Oldest ship
Newest ships
Fleet size and capacity
11
Ships
2K
Total capacity
147
Average capacity
190
Largest ship
Largest ships by tonnage
Fleet diversity
3
Ship classes
1
Size categories
Size categories represented
- Small
Ship classes
- Coastal
- Catamaran
- Modern Riverboat
Innovation and growth
2
Ships launched (last 3 years)
No
Has mega ships (200K+ GT)
Innovation is measured by recent ship launches and mega-ship operations, which signal investment in modern amenities and passenger experience.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is American Cruise Lines's overall fleet grade?
American Cruise Lines received an overall fleet grade of C+ (62/100) based on 5 of 5 fleet metrics.
How old is American Cruise Lines's fleet?
American Cruise Lines's ships with recorded valid build years have an average age of 10.3 years. Among these ships, the newest was built in 2024 and the oldest was built in 2000.
How many ships does American Cruise Lines have?
American Cruise Lines operates 11 active cruise ships with a recorded passenger capacity of 1,622 across 11 ships with valid capacity data.
What types of ships does American Cruise Lines operate?
Recorded ship sizes: Small. 3 ship classes are recorded.
Has American Cruise Lines launched new ships recently?
American Cruise Lines has 2 recorded new ships built in the current calendar year or previous three calendar years, earning an innovation score of 70/100.
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