Koningsdam|Seabourn Ovation

Koningsdam vs Seabourn Ovation

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

Koningsdam cruise ship
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Koningsdam

Holland America Line

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VS

Newer Ship

Seabourn Ovation

Built in 2018

2 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Koningsdam

$144 / day

$443 less per day

More Spacious Ship

Seabourn Ovation

69.3 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Koningsdam vs Seabourn Ovation: Quick Comparison

Seabourn Ovation is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2018, it is 2 years newer than Koningsdam, which entered service in 2016. Koningsdam is approximately 138% larger by gross tonnage at 99,836 GT. Koningsdam also carries 2,046 more passengers. Koningsdam has upcoming sailings in HAWAII & TAHITI and PACIFIC COAST, while Seabourn Ovation has sailings in Canada & New England and Caribbean. 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

Specification comparison of Koningsdam and Seabourn Ovation
SpecKoningsdamSeabourn Ovation
Year Built20162018Newer
Gross Tonnage99,836 GT41,865 GT
Passenger Capacity2,650604
Space per Passenger37.7 GT69.3 GT
Length296 m210 m
Decks——
Cabins1,025—

Key Differences: Koningsdam vs Seabourn Ovation

Age

Seabourn Ovation was built in 2018, making it 2 years newer than Koningsdam, which was built in 2016.

Size

At 99,836 GT, Koningsdam is approximately 138% larger by gross tonnage than Seabourn Ovation at 41,865 GT.

Passenger capacity

Koningsdam carries up to 2,650 passengers compared with 604 aboard Seabourn Ovation, a difference of 2,046 passengers.

Passenger space

Seabourn Ovation offers more space per passenger: 69.3 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 Seabourn Ovation (Canada & New England and Caribbean) 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
  1. Day 1 · Oct 3, 2026Vancouver
  2. Day 2 · Oct 4, 2026Hilo
  3. Day 3 · Oct 5, 2026Kahului
  4. Day 4 · Oct 6, 2026Nawiliwili
  5. Day 5 · Oct 7, 2026Honolulu
  6. Day 6 · Oct 8, 2026Kona
  7. Day 7 · Oct 9, 2026Avalon
  8. Day 8 · Oct 10, 2026San Diego

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Seabourn Ovation

12-Day Canada & New England Fall Foliage

Departure Port
Montreal
Region
Canada & New England
Nights
12
Round Trip
No
  1. Day 1 · Oct 7, 2026Montreal
  2. Day 2 · Oct 8, 2026Quebec City
  3. Day 3 · Oct 9, 2026Saguenay
  4. Day 4 · Oct 10, 2026Charlottetown
  5. Day 5 · Oct 11, 2026Halifax
  6. Day 6 · Oct 12, 2026Portland
  7. Day 7 · Oct 13, 2026Boston
  8. Day 8 · Oct 14, 2026At Sea
  9. Day 9 · Oct 15, 2026Newport
  10. Day 10 · Oct 16, 2026New York

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Koningsdam

Seabourn Ovation

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Koningsdam

Average

$144 / day

VS

Seabourn Ovation

Average

$587 / day

Koningsdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown

$144/day vs $587/day

About $443 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 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.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Seabourn Ovation.

Choose Seabourn Ovation if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • 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 Canada & New England and Caribbean.
  • Departing from Montreal and Miami works for your plans.

Koningsdam vs Seabourn Ovation: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Seabourn Ovation

Built in 2018

2 years newer

Bigger

Koningsdam

99,836 GT

138% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Koningsdam

$144 / day

About $443 less per day

  • Seabourn Ovation is 2 years newer.
  • Koningsdam is 138% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Koningsdam carries 2,046 more passengers.
  • Seabourn Ovation offers more space per passenger (69.3 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Koningsdam or Seabourn Ovation?

Seabourn Ovation is newer. It was built in 2018, while Koningsdam was built in 2016, making Seabourn Ovation 2 years newer.

Which is bigger, Koningsdam or Seabourn Ovation?

Koningsdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,836 GT compared with Seabourn Ovation at 41,865 GT.

Which ship carries more passengers?

Koningsdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,650, compared with 604 for Seabourn Ovation.

Which ship is more spacious, Koningsdam or Seabourn Ovation?

Seabourn Ovation has the higher passenger space ratio at 69.3 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 Seabourn Ovation?

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Koningsdam has the lower average starting price per day at $144 per day versus $587 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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