October 3, 2026
1-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Seattle
From
$99
Price / day
$99
ms Eurodam|ms Zuiderdam
ms Eurodam vs ms Zuiderdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
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Newer Ship
ms Eurodam
Built in 2008
6 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Eurodam
$93 / day
$236 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Eurodam
41 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Eurodam vs ms Zuiderdam: Quick Comparison
ms Eurodam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2008, it is 6 years newer than ms Zuiderdam, which entered service in 2002. ms Eurodam is approximately 4% larger by gross tonnage at 86,273 GT. ms Zuiderdam also carries 284 more passengers. ms Eurodam has upcoming sailings in PACIFIC COAST, while ms Zuiderdam has sailings in Canada & New England. 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 Zuiderdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2008Newer | 2002 |
| Gross Tonnage | 86,273 GT | 82,820 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,104 | 2,388 |
| Space per Passenger | 41 GT | 34.7 GT |
| Length | 285.43 m | 285.42 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Eurodam vs ms Zuiderdam
Age
ms Eurodam was built in 2008, making it 6 years newer than ms Zuiderdam, which was built in 2002.
Size
At 86,273 GT, ms Eurodam is approximately 4% larger by gross tonnage than ms Zuiderdam at 82,820 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Zuiderdam carries up to 2,388 passengers compared with 2,104 aboard ms Eurodam, a difference of 284 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Eurodam offers more space per passenger: 41 GT per guest, compared with 34.7 aboard ms Zuiderdam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for ms Eurodam (PACIFIC COAST) and ms Zuiderdam (Canada & New England) 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 Zuiderdam
7-DAY CANADA & NEW ENGLAND: UNESCO SITES & QUEBECOIS NIGHTS
- Departure Port
- Quebec City
- Region
- Canada & New England
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 12, 2026Quebec City
- Day 2 · Sep 13, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 15, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 5 · Sep 16, 2026Sydney
- Day 6 · Sep 17, 2026Halifax
- Day 7 · Sep 18, 2026Portland
- Day 8 · Sep 19, 2026Boston
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 Zuiderdam
September 12, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Quebec City
From
$2,639
Price / day
$377
September 19, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$1,959
Price / day
$280
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Eurodam
Average
$93 / day
VS
ms Zuiderdam
Average
$329 / day
ms Eurodam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$93/day vs $329/day
About $236 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 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.
- Departing from Seattle and Vancouver works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose ms Zuiderdam if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Canada & New England.
- Departing from Quebec City and Boston works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Eurodam.
ms Eurodam vs ms Zuiderdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Eurodam
Built in 2008
6 years newer
Bigger
ms Eurodam
86,273 GT
4% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Eurodam
$93 / day
About $236 less per day
- ms Eurodam is 6 years newer.
- ms Eurodam is 4% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Zuiderdam carries 284 more passengers.
- ms Eurodam offers more space per passenger (41 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Eurodam or ms Zuiderdam?
ms Eurodam is newer. It was built in 2008, while ms Zuiderdam was built in 2002, making ms Eurodam 6 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Eurodam or ms Zuiderdam?
ms Eurodam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 86,273 GT compared with ms Zuiderdam at 82,820 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Zuiderdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,388, compared with 2,104 for ms Eurodam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Eurodam or ms Zuiderdam?
ms Eurodam has the higher passenger space ratio at 41 GT per passenger, versus 34.7 for ms Zuiderdam. 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 Zuiderdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Eurodam has the lower average starting price per day at $93 per day versus $329 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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