September 27, 2026
5-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$399
Price / day
$80
ms Nieuw Amsterdam|Seabourn Encore
ms Nieuw Amsterdam vs Seabourn Encore
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line
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Newer Ship
Seabourn Encore
Built in 2017
7 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
$758 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
92.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Nieuw Amsterdam vs Seabourn Encore: Quick Comparison
Seabourn Encore is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2017, it is 7 years newer than ms Nieuw Amsterdam, which entered service in 2010. ms Nieuw Amsterdam is approximately 114% larger by gross tonnage at 86,273 GT. ms Nieuw Amsterdam also carries 294 more passengers. ms Nieuw Amsterdam has upcoming sailings in PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean, while Seabourn Encore has sailings in Alaska. 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 | Seabourn Encore |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2010 | 2017Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 86,273 GT | 40,350 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 929 | 635 |
| Space per Passenger | 92.9 GT | 63.5 GT |
| Length | 285.22 m | 210 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Nieuw Amsterdam vs Seabourn Encore
Age
Seabourn Encore was built in 2017, making it 7 years newer than ms Nieuw Amsterdam, which was built in 2010.
Size
At 86,273 GT, ms Nieuw Amsterdam is approximately 114% larger by gross tonnage than Seabourn Encore at 40,350 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Nieuw Amsterdam carries up to 929 passengers compared with 635 aboard Seabourn Encore, a difference of 294 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger: 92.9 GT per guest, compared with 63.5 aboard Seabourn Encore. 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 Seabourn Encore (Alaska) 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.
Seabourn Encore
7-Day Glaciers & Alaska Inside Passage
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- Alaska
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Ketchikan
- Day 5 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Sep 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 10, 2026Sitka
- Day 8 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Sep 12, 2026Hubbard Glacier
- Day 10 · Sep 13, 2026Inian Islands
- Day 11 · Sep 14, 2026Icy Strait Point
- Day 12 · Sep 15, 2026Haines
- Day 13 · Sep 16, 2026At Sea
- Day 14 · Sep 17, 2026Juneau
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
Seabourn Encore
September 4, 2026
7-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$6,598
Price / day
$943
September 11, 2026
7-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Juneau
From
$5,698
Price / day
$814
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Average
$121 / day
VS
Seabourn Encore
Average
$879 / day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$121/day vs $879/day
About $758 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 larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher 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 Seabourn Encore.
Choose Seabourn Encore if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Alaska.
- Departing from Vancouver and Juneau works for your plans.
ms Nieuw Amsterdam vs Seabourn Encore: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Seabourn Encore
Built in 2017
7 years newer
Bigger
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
86,273 GT
114% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
About $758 less per day
- Seabourn Encore is 7 years newer.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam is 114% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam carries 294 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 Seabourn Encore?
Seabourn Encore is newer. It was built in 2017, while ms Nieuw Amsterdam was built in 2010, making Seabourn Encore 7 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Nieuw Amsterdam or Seabourn Encore?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 86,273 GT compared with Seabourn Encore at 40,350 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 929, compared with 635 for Seabourn Encore.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Nieuw Amsterdam or Seabourn Encore?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the higher passenger space ratio at 92.9 GT per passenger, versus 63.5 for Seabourn Encore. 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 Seabourn Encore?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $121 per day versus $879 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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