October 3, 2026
17-Night HAWAII & TAHITI Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$3,054
Price / day
$180
Koningsdam|ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Koningsdam vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Koningsdam
Holland America Line
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Newer Ship
Koningsdam
Built in 2016
6 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
$23 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
92.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Koningsdam vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam: Quick Comparison
Koningsdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2016, it is 6 years newer than ms Nieuw Amsterdam, which entered service in 2010. Koningsdam is approximately 16% larger by gross tonnage at 99,836 GT. Koningsdam also carries 1,721 more passengers. Koningsdam has upcoming sailings in HAWAII & TAHITI and PACIFIC COAST, while ms Nieuw Amsterdam has sailings in PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower average starting price per day. 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 | Koningsdam | ms Nieuw Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2016Newer | 2010 |
| Gross Tonnage | 99,836 GT | 86,273 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,650 | 929 |
| Space per Passenger | 37.7 GT | 92.9 GT |
| Length | 296 m | 285.22 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | 1,025 | — |
Key Differences: Koningsdam vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Age
Koningsdam was built in 2016, making it 6 years newer than ms Nieuw Amsterdam, which was built in 2010.
Size
At 99,836 GT, Koningsdam is approximately 16% larger by gross tonnage than ms Nieuw Amsterdam at 86,273 GT.
Passenger capacity
Koningsdam carries up to 2,650 passengers compared with 929 aboard ms Nieuw Amsterdam, a difference of 1,721 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger: 92.9 GT per guest, compared with 37.7 aboard Koningsdam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Koningsdam (HAWAII & TAHITI and PACIFIC COAST) and ms Nieuw Amsterdam (PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $121 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Koningsdam
17-DAY CIRCLE HAWAII
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- HAWAII & TAHITI
- Nights
- 17
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 3, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Oct 4, 2026Hilo
- Day 3 · Oct 5, 2026Kahului
- Day 4 · Oct 6, 2026Nawiliwili
- Day 5 · Oct 7, 2026Honolulu
- Day 6 · Oct 8, 2026Kona
- Day 7 · Oct 9, 2026Avalon
- Day 8 · Oct 10, 2026San Diego
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
5-DAY PACIFIC COASTAL CRUISE
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- PACIFIC COAST
- Nights
- 5
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 27, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Sep 28, 2026San Francisco
- Day 3 · Sep 29, 2026San Diego
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Koningsdam
November 14, 2026
7-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from San Diego
From
$749
Price / day
$107
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
September 27, 2026
5-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$399
Price / day
$80
October 18, 2026
21-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$3,394
Price / day
$162
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Koningsdam
Average
$144 / day
VS
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Average
$121 / day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$121/day vs $144/day
About $23 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Koningsdam 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.
- You want to sail in HAWAII & TAHITI and PACIFIC COAST.
- Departing from Vancouver and San Diego works for your plans.
Choose ms Nieuw Amsterdam if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean.
- Departing from Vancouver and Fort Lauderdale works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Koningsdam.
Koningsdam vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Koningsdam
Built in 2016
6 years newer
Bigger
Koningsdam
99,836 GT
16% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
About $23 less per day
- Koningsdam is 6 years newer.
- Koningsdam is 16% larger by gross tonnage.
- Koningsdam carries 1,721 more passengers.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger (92.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Koningsdam or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
Koningsdam is newer. It was built in 2016, while ms Nieuw Amsterdam was built in 2010, making Koningsdam 6 years newer.
Which is bigger, Koningsdam or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
Koningsdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,836 GT compared with ms Nieuw Amsterdam at 86,273 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Koningsdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,650, compared with 929 for ms Nieuw Amsterdam.
Which ship is more spacious, Koningsdam or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the higher passenger space ratio at 92.9 GT per passenger, versus 37.7 for Koningsdam. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Koningsdam or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $121 per day versus $144 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Koningsdam sail?
The upcoming Koningsdam sailings currently listed cover HAWAII & TAHITI and PACIFIC COAST, departing from Vancouver and San Diego.
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