October 3, 2026
1-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Seattle
From
$99
Price / day
$99
ms Eurodam|Rotterdam Retired
ms Eurodam vs Rotterdam Retired
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
11 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
Rotterdam Retired
47.1 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Eurodam vs Rotterdam Retired: Quick Comparison
ms Eurodam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2008, it is 11 years newer than Rotterdam Retired, which entered service in 1997. ms Eurodam is approximately 39% larger by gross tonnage at 86,273 GT. ms Eurodam also carries 788 more passengers. ms Eurodam has upcoming sailings in PACIFIC COAST. 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 | Rotterdam Retired |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2008Newer | 1997 |
| Gross Tonnage | 86,273 GT | 62,000 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,104 | 1,316 |
| Space per Passenger | 41 GT | 47.1 GT |
| Length | 285.43 m | 237.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Eurodam vs Rotterdam Retired
Age
ms Eurodam was built in 2008, making it 11 years newer than Rotterdam Retired, which was built in 1997.
Size
At 86,273 GT, ms Eurodam is approximately 39% larger by gross tonnage than Rotterdam Retired at 62,000 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Eurodam carries up to 2,104 passengers compared with 1,316 aboard Rotterdam Retired, a difference of 788 passengers.
Passenger space
Rotterdam Retired offers more space per passenger: 47.1 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 Rotterdam Retired currently cover different regions or departure ports.
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.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
ms Eurodam
October 4, 2026
4-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$349
Price / day
$87
Rotterdam Retired
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Eurodam
Average
$93 / day
VS
Rotterdam Retired
Average
$0 / day
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.
Choose Rotterdam Retired if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Eurodam.
ms Eurodam vs Rotterdam Retired: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Eurodam
Built in 2008
11 years newer
Bigger
ms Eurodam
86,273 GT
39% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- ms Eurodam is 11 years newer.
- ms Eurodam is 39% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Eurodam carries 788 more passengers.
- Rotterdam Retired offers more space per passenger (47.1 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Eurodam or Rotterdam Retired?
ms Eurodam is newer. It was built in 2008, while Rotterdam Retired was built in 1997, making ms Eurodam 11 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Eurodam or Rotterdam Retired?
ms Eurodam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 86,273 GT compared with Rotterdam Retired at 62,000 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Eurodam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,104, compared with 1,316 for Rotterdam Retired.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Eurodam or Rotterdam Retired?
Rotterdam Retired has the higher passenger space ratio at 47.1 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.
Where does ms Eurodam sail?
The upcoming ms Eurodam sailings currently listed cover PACIFIC COAST, departing from Seattle and Vancouver.
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