Cruise Frog guide
American Cruise Lines vs Riviera Travel
Riviera Travel rates higher than American Cruise Lines on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.8 to 3.6 out of 5 across their rated ships. American Cruise Lines leads on cabins and service; Riviera Travel on pools & decks and value. Pick Riviera Travel for value seekers and first-time cruisers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | American Cruise Lines | Riviera Travel |
|---|---|---|
| Style | River | River |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers | Couples, Solo travelers, History and culture, Value seekers, First-time cruisers |
| Fleet rating | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 1.9 | 3.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Ships in service | 24 | 13 |
| Ships on the way | 6 | 2 |
| Largest ship | American Heritage (2,700 GT) | — |
| Newest ship | American Encore (2026) | Riviera Resplendence (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 141 | 154 |
| Usually sails | Canada and New England, Mississippi, Pacific Coast, Alaska | Danube, Rhine, Douro, Rhône |
| Solo cabins | Every ship | — |
| Single supplement | 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 | Eagle Society | — |
| Owner | — | Silverfleet Capital Partners |
| Headquarters | Guilford, Connecticut, United States | Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1972 | 1984 |
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, American Cruise Lines or Riviera Travel?
Riviera Travel rates higher than American Cruise Lines on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.8 to 3.6 out of 5 across their rated ships. American Cruise Lines leads on cabins and service; Riviera Travel on pools & decks and value.
Is American Cruise Lines or Riviera Travel better value?
Riviera Travel scores higher for value, 5.0 to 3.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is American Cruise Lines or Riviera Travel better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is American Cruise Lines or Riviera Travel better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is American Cruise Lines or Riviera Travel better for cabins?
American Cruise Lines scores higher for cabins, 4.5 to 4.2 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
How many ships do American Cruise Lines and Riviera Travel have?
American Cruise Lines has 24 ships in service and 6 on the way; Riviera Travel has 13 ships in service and 2 on the way.