September 27, 2026
5-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$399
Price / day
$80
ms Nieuw Amsterdam|ms Nieuw Statendam
ms Nieuw Amsterdam vs ms Nieuw Statendam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line
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Newer Ship
ms Nieuw Statendam
Built in 2018
8 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
$113 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
92.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Nieuw Amsterdam vs ms Nieuw Statendam: Quick Comparison
ms Nieuw Statendam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2018, it is 8 years newer than ms Nieuw Amsterdam, which entered service in 2010. ms Nieuw Statendam is approximately 15% larger by gross tonnage at 99,500 GT. ms Nieuw Statendam also carries 1,177 more passengers. ms Nieuw Amsterdam has upcoming sailings in PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean, while ms Nieuw Statendam has sailings in Europe. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam 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 Nieuw Amsterdam | ms Nieuw Statendam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2010 | 2018Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 86,273 GT | 99,500 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 929 | 2,106 |
| Space per Passenger | 92.9 GT | 47.2 GT |
| Length | 285.22 m | 299.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Nieuw Amsterdam vs ms Nieuw Statendam
Age
ms Nieuw Statendam was built in 2018, making it 8 years newer than ms Nieuw Amsterdam, which was built in 2010.
Size
At 99,500 GT, ms Nieuw Statendam is approximately 15% larger by gross tonnage than ms Nieuw Amsterdam at 86,273 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Nieuw Statendam carries up to 2,106 passengers compared with 929 aboard ms Nieuw Amsterdam, a difference of 1,177 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger: 92.9 GT per guest, compared with 47.2 aboard ms Nieuw Statendam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for ms Nieuw Amsterdam (PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean) and ms Nieuw Statendam (Europe) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
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 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.
ms Nieuw Statendam
8-DAY NORWEGIAN FJORDS & HIDDEN GEMS
- Departure Port
- Dover
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 8
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Dover
- Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026Amsterdam
- Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026Haugesund
- Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Odda
- Day 5 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Sep 9, 2026Nordfjordeid
- Day 7 · Sep 10, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Sep 11, 2026Alesund
- Day 9 · Sep 12, 2026Rotterdam
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
October 18, 2026
21-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$3,394
Price / day
$162
ms Nieuw Statendam
September 4, 2026
8-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Dover
From
$2,399
Price / day
$300
November 21, 2026
29-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Rotterdam
From
$4,879
Price / day
$168
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Average
$121 / day
VS
ms Nieuw Statendam
Average
$234 / day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$121/day vs $234/day
About $113 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 Nieuw Amsterdam 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 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.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Nieuw Statendam.
Choose ms Nieuw Statendam 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 Europe.
- Departing from Dover and Rotterdam works for your plans.
ms Nieuw Amsterdam vs ms Nieuw Statendam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Nieuw Statendam
Built in 2018
8 years newer
Bigger
ms Nieuw Statendam
99,500 GT
15% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
About $113 less per day
- ms Nieuw Statendam is 8 years newer.
- ms Nieuw Statendam is 15% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Nieuw Statendam carries 1,177 more passengers.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger (92.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Nieuw Amsterdam or ms Nieuw Statendam?
ms Nieuw Statendam is newer. It was built in 2018, while ms Nieuw Amsterdam was built in 2010, making ms Nieuw Statendam 8 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Nieuw Amsterdam or ms Nieuw Statendam?
ms Nieuw Statendam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,500 GT compared with ms Nieuw Amsterdam at 86,273 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Nieuw Statendam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,106, compared with 929 for ms Nieuw Amsterdam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Nieuw Amsterdam or ms Nieuw Statendam?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the higher passenger space ratio at 92.9 GT per passenger, versus 47.2 for ms Nieuw Statendam. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, ms Nieuw Amsterdam or ms Nieuw Statendam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $121 per day versus $234 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
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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