October 3, 2026
17-Night HAWAII & TAHITI Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$3,054
Price / day
$180
Koningsdam|ms Noordam
Koningsdam vs ms Noordam
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
10 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Koningsdam
$144 / day
$538 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Noordam
43.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Koningsdam vs ms Noordam: Quick Comparison
Koningsdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2016, it is 10 years newer than ms Noordam, which entered service in 2006. Koningsdam is approximately 20% larger by gross tonnage at 99,836 GT. Koningsdam also carries 732 more passengers. Koningsdam has upcoming sailings in HAWAII & TAHITI and PACIFIC COAST, while ms Noordam has sailings in AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Koningsdam 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 Noordam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2016Newer | 2006 |
| Gross Tonnage | 99,836 GT | 82,897 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,650 | 1,918 |
| Space per Passenger | 37.7 GT | 43.2 GT |
| Length | 296 m | 285 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | 1,025 | — |
Key Differences: Koningsdam vs ms Noordam
Age
Koningsdam was built in 2016, making it 10 years newer than ms Noordam, which was built in 2006.
Size
At 99,836 GT, Koningsdam is approximately 20% larger by gross tonnage than ms Noordam at 82,897 GT.
Passenger capacity
Koningsdam carries up to 2,650 passengers compared with 1,918 aboard ms Noordam, a difference of 732 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Noordam offers more space per passenger: 43.2 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 Noordam (AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Koningsdam has the lower average starting price per day at $144 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 Noordam
14-DAY SOUTH AUSTRALIA DISCOVERY HOLIDAY
- Departure Port
- Sydney
- Region
- AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Dec 20, 2026Sydney
- Day 2 · Dec 21, 2026Phillip Island
- Day 3 · Dec 22, 2026Melbourne
- Day 4 · Dec 23, 2026Burnie
- Day 5 · Dec 24, 2026Adelaide
- Day 6 · Dec 25, 2026Penneshaw
- Day 7 · Dec 26, 2026Hobart
- Day 8 · Dec 27, 2026Port Arthur
- Day 9 · Dec 28, 2026Newcastle upon Tyne
- Day 10 · Dec 29, 2026Sydney
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 Noordam
December 20, 2026
14-Night AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Sydney
From
$15,879
Price / day
$1,134
February 14, 2027
14-Night AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Auckland
From
$3,209
Price / day
$229
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Koningsdam
Average
$144 / day
VS
ms Noordam
Average
$682 / day
Koningsdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$144/day vs $682/day
About $538 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.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose ms Noordam 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 AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC.
- Departing from Sydney and Auckland works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Koningsdam.
Koningsdam vs ms Noordam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Koningsdam
Built in 2016
10 years newer
Bigger
Koningsdam
99,836 GT
20% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Koningsdam
$144 / day
About $538 less per day
- Koningsdam is 10 years newer.
- Koningsdam is 20% larger by gross tonnage.
- Koningsdam carries 732 more passengers.
- ms Noordam offers more space per passenger (43.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Koningsdam or ms Noordam?
Koningsdam is newer. It was built in 2016, while ms Noordam was built in 2006, making Koningsdam 10 years newer.
Which is bigger, Koningsdam or ms Noordam?
Koningsdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,836 GT compared with ms Noordam at 82,897 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Koningsdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,650, compared with 1,918 for ms Noordam.
Which ship is more spacious, Koningsdam or ms Noordam?
ms Noordam has the higher passenger space ratio at 43.2 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 Noordam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Koningsdam has the lower average starting price per day at $144 per day versus $682 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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