October 3, 2026
1-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Seattle
From
$99
Price / day
$99
ms Eurodam|ms Volendam
ms Eurodam vs ms Volendam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
ms Eurodam
Holland America Line
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Newer Ship
ms Eurodam
Built in 2008
9 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Eurodam
$93 / day
$133 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Volendam
42.7 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Eurodam vs ms Volendam: Quick Comparison
ms Eurodam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2008, it is 9 years newer than ms Volendam, which entered service in 1999. ms Eurodam is approximately 41% larger by gross tonnage at 86,273 GT. ms Eurodam also carries 672 more passengers. ms Eurodam has upcoming sailings in PACIFIC COAST, while ms Volendam has sailings in Canada & New England and Caribbean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Eurodam 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 | ms Eurodam | ms Volendam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2008Newer | 1999 |
| Gross Tonnage | 86,273 GT | 61,214 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,104 | 1,432 |
| Space per Passenger | 41 GT | 42.7 GT |
| Length | 285.43 m | 237.91 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Eurodam vs ms Volendam
Age
ms Eurodam was built in 2008, making it 9 years newer than ms Volendam, which was built in 1999.
Size
At 86,273 GT, ms Eurodam is approximately 41% larger by gross tonnage than ms Volendam at 61,214 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Eurodam carries up to 2,104 passengers compared with 1,432 aboard ms Volendam, a difference of 672 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Volendam offers more space per passenger: 42.7 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 (PACIFIC COAST) and ms Volendam (Canada & New England and Caribbean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Eurodam has the lower average starting price per day at $93 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
ms Eurodam
1-DAY PACIFIC NORTHWEST CRUISE
- Departure Port
- Seattle
- Region
- PACIFIC COAST
- Nights
- 1
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 3, 2026Seattle
- Day 2 · Oct 4, 2026Vancouver
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
ms Volendam
7-DAY CANADA & NEW ENGLAND: MAINE, MARITIMES & MONTREAL
- Departure Port
- Boston
- Region
- Canada & New England
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 19, 2026Boston
- Day 2 · Sep 20, 2026Eastport
- Day 3 · Sep 21, 2026Halifax
- Day 4 · Sep 22, 2026Sydney
- Day 5 · Sep 23, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 6 · Sep 24, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 25, 2026Quebec City
- Day 8 · Sep 26, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Sep 27, 2026Montreal
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 Volendam
September 19, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$1,809
Price / day
$258
December 22, 2026
14-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$2,709
Price / day
$194
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Eurodam
Average
$93 / day
VS
ms Volendam
Average
$226 / day
ms Eurodam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$93/day vs $226/day
About $133 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 ms Eurodam 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 PACIFIC COAST.
- Departing from Seattle and Vancouver works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose ms Volendam 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 Canada & New England and Caribbean.
- Departing from Boston and Fort Lauderdale works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Eurodam.
ms Eurodam vs ms Volendam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Eurodam
Built in 2008
9 years newer
Bigger
ms Eurodam
86,273 GT
41% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Eurodam
$93 / day
About $133 less per day
- ms Eurodam is 9 years newer.
- ms Eurodam is 41% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Eurodam carries 672 more passengers.
- ms Volendam offers more space per passenger (42.7 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Eurodam or ms Volendam?
ms Eurodam is newer. It was built in 2008, while ms Volendam was built in 1999, making ms Eurodam 9 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Eurodam or ms Volendam?
ms Eurodam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 86,273 GT compared with ms Volendam at 61,214 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Eurodam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,104, compared with 1,432 for ms Volendam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Eurodam or ms Volendam?
ms Volendam has the higher passenger space ratio at 42.7 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 Volendam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Eurodam has the lower average starting price per day at $93 per day versus $226 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 PACIFIC COAST, departing from Seattle and Vancouver.
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