October 4, 2026
20-Night Panama Canal Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$3,639
Price / day
$182
ms Eurodam|ms Nieuw Amsterdam
ms Eurodam vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
ms Eurodam
Holland America Line
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Newer Ship
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Built in 2010
2 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
$14 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
92.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Eurodam vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam: Quick Comparison
ms Nieuw Amsterdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2010, it is 2 years newer than ms Eurodam, which entered service in 2008. ms Eurodam also carries 1,175 more passengers. ms Eurodam has upcoming sailings in Panama Canal 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 a similar region and trip length, so the price per day figures are reasonably close to like-for-like. 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 | ms Eurodam | ms Nieuw Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2008 | 2010Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 86,273 GT | 86,273 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,104 | 929 |
| Space per Passenger | 41 GT | 92.9 GT |
| Length | 285.43 m | 285.22 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Eurodam vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Age
ms Nieuw Amsterdam was built in 2010, making it 2 years newer than ms Eurodam, which was built in 2008.
Passenger capacity
ms Eurodam carries up to 2,104 passengers compared with 929 aboard ms Nieuw Amsterdam, a difference of 1,175 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger: 92.9 GT per guest, compared with 41 aboard ms Eurodam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for ms Eurodam and ms Nieuw Amsterdam cover a similar region and trip length.
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
ms Eurodam
20-DAY PANAMA CANAL
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- Panama Canal
- Nights
- 20
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 4, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Oct 5, 2026Santa Barbara
- Day 3 · Oct 6, 2026San Diego
- Day 4 · Oct 7, 2026Cabo San Lucas
- Day 5 · Oct 8, 2026Acapulco
- Day 6 · Oct 9, 2026Huatulco
- Day 7 · Oct 10, 2026Puerto Chiapas
- Day 8 · Oct 11, 2026Puerto Quetzal
- Day 9 · Oct 12, 2026Puntarenas
- Day 10 · Oct 13, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Oct 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 12 · Oct 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 13 · Oct 16, 2026Oranjestad
- Day 14 · Oct 17, 2026Fort Lauderdale
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
ms Eurodam
October 4, 2026
4-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$349
Price / day
$87
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?
ms Eurodam
Average
$135 / day
VS
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Average
$121 / day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam is currently 10% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$121/day vs $135/day
About $14 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose ms Eurodam if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Panama Canal and PACIFIC COAST.
- Departing from Vancouver works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Nieuw Amsterdam.
Choose ms Nieuw Amsterdam 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 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.
ms Eurodam vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Built in 2010
2 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
About $14 less per day
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam is 2 years newer.
- Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
- ms Eurodam carries 1,175 more passengers.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger (92.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Eurodam or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam is newer. It was built in 2010, while ms Eurodam was built in 2008, making ms Nieuw Amsterdam 2 years newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Eurodam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,104, compared with 929 for ms Nieuw Amsterdam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Eurodam or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the higher passenger space ratio at 92.9 GT per passenger, versus 41 for ms Eurodam. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, ms Eurodam 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 $135 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does ms Eurodam sail?
The upcoming ms Eurodam sailings currently listed cover Panama Canal and PACIFIC COAST, departing from Vancouver.
Where does ms Nieuw Amsterdam sail?
The upcoming ms Nieuw Amsterdam sailings currently listed cover PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean, departing from Vancouver and Fort Lauderdale.
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