September 27, 2026
5-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$399
Price / day
$80
ms Nieuw Amsterdam|Seabourn Ovation
ms Nieuw Amsterdam vs Seabourn Ovation
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line
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Newer Ship
Seabourn Ovation
Built in 2018
8 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
$466 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 Ovation: Quick Comparison
Seabourn Ovation 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 Amsterdam is approximately 106% larger by gross tonnage at 86,273 GT. ms Nieuw Amsterdam also carries 325 more passengers. ms Nieuw Amsterdam has upcoming sailings in PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean, while Seabourn Ovation has sailings in Canada & New England and Caribbean. 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 Ovation |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2010 | 2018Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 86,273 GT | 41,865 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 929 | 604 |
| Space per Passenger | 92.9 GT | 69.3 GT |
| Length | 285.22 m | 210 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Nieuw Amsterdam vs Seabourn Ovation
Age
Seabourn Ovation was built in 2018, making it 8 years newer than ms Nieuw Amsterdam, which was built in 2010.
Size
At 86,273 GT, ms Nieuw Amsterdam is approximately 106% larger by gross tonnage than Seabourn Ovation at 41,865 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Nieuw Amsterdam carries up to 929 passengers compared with 604 aboard Seabourn Ovation, a difference of 325 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger: 92.9 GT per guest, compared with 69.3 aboard Seabourn Ovation. 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 Ovation (Canada & New England and Caribbean) 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 Ovation
12-Day Canada & New England Fall Foliage
- Departure Port
- Montreal
- Region
- Canada & New England
- Nights
- 12
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 7, 2026Montreal
- Day 2 · Oct 8, 2026Quebec City
- Day 3 · Oct 9, 2026Saguenay
- Day 4 · Oct 10, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 5 · Oct 11, 2026Halifax
- Day 6 · Oct 12, 2026Portland
- Day 7 · Oct 13, 2026Boston
- Day 8 · Oct 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Oct 15, 2026Newport
- Day 10 · Oct 16, 2026New York
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 Ovation
October 7, 2026
12-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Montreal
From
$8,498
Price / day
$708
November 20, 2026
15-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$6,969
Price / day
$465
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Average
$121 / day
VS
Seabourn Ovation
Average
$587 / day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$121/day vs $587/day
About $466 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 Ovation.
Choose Seabourn Ovation if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Canada & New England and Caribbean.
- Departing from Montreal and Miami works for your plans.
ms Nieuw Amsterdam vs Seabourn Ovation: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Seabourn Ovation
Built in 2018
8 years newer
Bigger
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
86,273 GT
106% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
About $466 less per day
- Seabourn Ovation is 8 years newer.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam is 106% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam carries 325 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 Ovation?
Seabourn Ovation is newer. It was built in 2018, while ms Nieuw Amsterdam was built in 2010, making Seabourn Ovation 8 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Nieuw Amsterdam or Seabourn Ovation?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 86,273 GT compared with Seabourn Ovation at 41,865 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 929, compared with 604 for Seabourn Ovation.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Nieuw Amsterdam or Seabourn Ovation?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the higher passenger space ratio at 92.9 GT per passenger, versus 69.3 for Seabourn Ovation. 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 Ovation?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $121 per day versus $587 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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