Cruise Frog guide
American Cruise Lines vs Tauck
Tauck rates higher than American Cruise Lines on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 3.6 out of 5 across their rated ships. American Cruise Lines leads on cabins; Tauck on pools & decks. Pick Tauck for multigenerational groups.
Comparison updated
| Fact | American Cruise Lines | Tauck |
|---|---|---|
| Style | River | River |
| Best for | Couples, History and culture, Solo travelers | History and culture, Couples, Solo travelers, Multigenerational groups |
| Fleet rating | 3.6 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Cabins | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 1.9 | 3.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 24 | 10 |
| Ships on the way | 6 | 3 |
| Largest ship | American Heritage (2,700 GT) | — |
| Newest ship | American Encore (2026) | ms Lumière (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 141 | 115 |
| Usually sails | Canada and New England, Mississippi, Pacific Coast, Alaska | Rhine, Danube, Seine, 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 | — |
| Headquarters | Guilford, Connecticut, United States | Wilton, Connecticut, United States |
| Founded | 1972 | 1925 |
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 Tauck?
Tauck rates higher than American Cruise Lines on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.7 to 3.6 out of 5 across their rated ships. American Cruise Lines leads on cabins; Tauck on pools & decks.
Is American Cruise Lines or Tauck better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is American Cruise Lines or Tauck better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is American Cruise Lines or Tauck better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is American Cruise Lines or Tauck better for cabins?
American Cruise Lines scores higher for cabins, 4.5 to 4.3 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
How many ships do American Cruise Lines and Tauck have?
American Cruise Lines has 24 ships in service and 6 on the way; Tauck has 10 ships in service and 3 on the way.