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A-ROSA River Cruises vs American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines rates higher than A-ROSA River Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.6 to 3.5 out of 5 across their rated ships. A-ROSA River Cruises leads on pools & decks and value; American Cruise Lines on cabins and service. Pick A-ROSA River Cruises for families and multigenerational groups; American Cruise Lines for history and culture and solo travelers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | A-ROSA River Cruises | American Cruise Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Style | River | River |
| Best for | Couples, Families, Multigenerational groups, Food lovers | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers |
| Fleet rating | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.1 | 4.5 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Value | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 15 | 24 |
| Ships on the way | — | 6 |
| Largest ship | — | American Heritage (2,700 GT) |
| Newest ship | A-ROSA Sena (2022) | American Encore (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 196 | 141 |
| Usually sails | Rhine, Danube, Rhône, Seine | Canada and New England, Mississippi, Pacific Coast, Alaska |
| Solo cabins | None | Every ship |
| Single supplement | Solo guests book a two-bed cabin for sole use and pay a single cabin surcharge on the per-person fare. The line's FAQ gives surcharges… | Single staterooms have their own fares for one person. A solo guest in a double stateroom is charged 150 percent of the double-occupancy… |
| Loyalty program | A-ROSA Club | Eagle Society |
| Owner | Fidera | — |
| Headquarters | Rostock, Germany | Guilford, Connecticut, United States |
| Founded | 2002 | 1972 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, A-ROSA River Cruises or American Cruise Lines?
American Cruise Lines rates higher than A-ROSA River Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.6 to 3.5 out of 5 across their rated ships. A-ROSA River Cruises leads on pools & decks and value; American Cruise Lines on cabins and service.
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or American Cruise Lines better value?
A-ROSA River Cruises scores higher for value, 4.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or American Cruise Lines better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or American Cruise Lines better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or American Cruise Lines better for cabins?
American Cruise Lines scores higher for cabins, 4.5 to 3.1 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is A-ROSA River Cruises or American Cruise Lines better for families?
A-ROSA River Cruises is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; American Cruise Lines is not tagged for families.
How many ships do A-ROSA River Cruises and American Cruise Lines have?
A-ROSA River Cruises has 15 ships in service; American Cruise Lines has 24 ships in service and 6 on the way.