Fred Olsen Bolette vs Rotterdam Retired
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Fred Olsen Bolette
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
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Fred Olsen Bolette
Built in 2000
3 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
Rotterdam Retired
47.1 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Fred Olsen Bolette vs Rotterdam Retired: Quick Comparison
Fred Olsen Bolette is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2000, it is 3 years newer than Rotterdam Retired, which entered service in 1997. Fred Olsen Bolette is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage at 62,735 GT. Fred Olsen Bolette also carries 64 more passengers. 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 | Rotterdam Retired |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2000Newer | 1997 |
| Gross Tonnage | 62,735 GT | 62,000 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,380 | 1,316 |
| Space per Passenger | 45.5 GT | 47.1 GT |
| Length | 237.83 m | 237.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Fred Olsen Bolette vs Rotterdam Retired
Age
Fred Olsen Bolette was built in 2000, making it 3 years newer than Rotterdam Retired, which was built in 1997.
Size
At 62,735 GT, Fred Olsen Bolette is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage than Rotterdam Retired at 62,000 GT.
Passenger capacity
Fred Olsen Bolette carries up to 1,380 passengers compared with 1,316 aboard Rotterdam Retired, a difference of 64 passengers.
Passenger space
Rotterdam Retired offers more space per passenger: 47.1 GT per guest, compared with 45.5 aboard Fred Olsen Bolette. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
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Fred Olsen Bolette
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Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Fred Olsen Bolette if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
Choose Rotterdam Retired if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Fred Olsen Bolette.
Fred Olsen Bolette vs Rotterdam Retired: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Fred Olsen Bolette
Built in 2000
3 years newer
Bigger
Fred Olsen Bolette
62,735 GT
1% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- Fred Olsen Bolette is 3 years newer.
- Fred Olsen Bolette is 1% larger by gross tonnage.
- Fred Olsen Bolette carries 64 more passengers.
- Rotterdam Retired offers more space per passenger (47.1 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Fred Olsen Bolette or Rotterdam Retired?
Fred Olsen Bolette is newer. It was built in 2000, while Rotterdam Retired was built in 1997, making Fred Olsen Bolette 3 years newer.
Which is bigger, Fred Olsen Bolette or Rotterdam Retired?
Fred Olsen Bolette is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 62,735 GT compared with Rotterdam Retired at 62,000 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Fred Olsen Bolette has a passenger capacity of approximately 1,380, compared with 1,316 for Rotterdam Retired.
Which ship is more spacious, Fred Olsen Bolette or Rotterdam Retired?
Rotterdam Retired has the higher passenger space ratio at 47.1 GT per passenger, versus 45.5 for Fred Olsen Bolette. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
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