October 8, 2026
45-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from New York
From
$11,469
Price / day
$255
Fred Olsen Bolette|ms Volendam
Fred Olsen Bolette vs ms Volendam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Fred Olsen Bolette
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
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Newer Ship
Fred Olsen Bolette
Built in 2000
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
Fred Olsen Bolette
45.5 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Fred Olsen Bolette vs ms Volendam: Quick Comparison
Fred Olsen Bolette is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2000, it is 1 year newer than ms Volendam, which entered service in 1999. Fred Olsen Bolette is approximately 2% larger by gross tonnage at 62,735 GT. ms Volendam also carries 52 more passengers. ms Volendam has upcoming sailings in Europe and Caribbean. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Fred Olsen Bolette | ms Volendam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2000Newer | 1999 |
| Gross Tonnage | 62,735 GT | 61,214 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,380 | 1,432 |
| Space per Passenger | 45.5 GT | 42.7 GT |
| Length | 237.83 m | 237.91 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Fred Olsen Bolette vs ms Volendam
Age
Fred Olsen Bolette was built in 2000, making it 1 year newer than ms Volendam, which was built in 1999.
Size
At 62,735 GT, Fred Olsen Bolette is approximately 2% larger by gross tonnage than ms Volendam at 61,214 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Volendam carries up to 1,432 passengers compared with 1,380 aboard Fred Olsen Bolette, a difference of 52 passengers.
Passenger space
Fred Olsen Bolette offers more space per passenger: 45.5 GT per guest, compared with 42.7 aboard ms Volendam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Fred Olsen Bolette and ms Volendam (Europe and Caribbean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Compare Ports of Call
ms Volendam
45-DAY LEGENDARY ULTIMATE MEDITERRANEAN & ATLANTIC PASSAGE
- Departure Port
- New York
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 45
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Oct 8, 2026New York
- Day 2 · Oct 9, 2026Ponta Delgada
- Day 3 · Oct 10, 2026Lisbon
- Day 4 · Oct 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 5 · Oct 12, 2026Cartagena
- Day 6 · Oct 13, 2026Barcelona
- Day 7 · Oct 14, 2026Villefranche-sur-Mer
- Day 8 · Oct 15, 2026Livorno
- Day 9 · Oct 16, 2026Civitavecchia
- Day 10 · Oct 17, 2026Naples
- Day 11 · Oct 18, 2026Messina
- Day 12 · Oct 19, 2026Kerkira
- Day 13 · Oct 20, 2026Iraklion
- Day 14 · Oct 21, 2026Rhodes
- Day 15 · Oct 22, 2026Bodrum
- Day 16 · Oct 23, 2026Kusadasi
- Day 17 · Oct 24, 2026At Sea
- Day 18 · Oct 25, 2026Istanbul
- Day 19 · Oct 26, 2026Piraeus
- Day 20 · Oct 27, 2026Valletta
- Day 21 · Oct 28, 2026La Goulette
- Day 22 · Oct 29, 2026Malaga
- Day 23 · Oct 30, 2026Cadiz
- Day 24 · Oct 31, 2026Funchal
- Day 25 · Nov 1, 2026New York
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Fred Olsen Bolette
ms Volendam
December 22, 2026
14-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$2,709
Price / day
$194
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Fred Olsen Bolette
Average
$0 / day
VS
ms Volendam
Average
$225 / day
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Fred Olsen Bolette if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
Choose ms Volendam if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Europe and Caribbean.
- Departing from New York and Fort Lauderdale works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Fred Olsen Bolette.
Fred Olsen Bolette vs ms Volendam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Fred Olsen Bolette
Built in 2000
1 year newer
Bigger
Fred Olsen Bolette
62,735 GT
2% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- Fred Olsen Bolette is 1 year newer.
- Fred Olsen Bolette is 2% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Volendam carries 52 more passengers.
- Fred Olsen Bolette offers more space per passenger (45.5 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Fred Olsen Bolette or ms Volendam?
Fred Olsen Bolette is newer. It was built in 2000, while ms Volendam was built in 1999, making Fred Olsen Bolette 1 year newer.
Which is bigger, Fred Olsen Bolette or ms Volendam?
Fred Olsen Bolette is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 62,735 GT compared with ms Volendam at 61,214 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Volendam has a passenger capacity of approximately 1,432, compared with 1,380 for Fred Olsen Bolette.
Which ship is more spacious, Fred Olsen Bolette or ms Volendam?
Fred Olsen Bolette has the higher passenger space ratio at 45.5 GT per passenger, versus 42.7 for ms Volendam. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Where does ms Volendam sail?
The upcoming ms Volendam sailings currently listed cover Europe and Caribbean, departing from New York and Fort Lauderdale.
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