September 27, 2026
5-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$399
Price / day
$80
ms Nieuw Amsterdam|Westerdam
ms Nieuw Amsterdam vs Westerdam
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 Amsterdam
Built in 2010
6 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
$98 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
92.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Nieuw Amsterdam vs Westerdam: Quick Comparison
ms Nieuw Amsterdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2010, it is 6 years newer than Westerdam, which entered service in 2004. ms Nieuw Amsterdam is approximately 4% larger by gross tonnage at 86,273 GT. Westerdam also carries 1,039 more passengers. ms Nieuw Amsterdam has upcoming sailings in PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean, while Westerdam has sailings in Asia. 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 | Westerdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2010Newer | 2004 |
| Gross Tonnage | 86,273 GT | 82,862 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 929 | 1,968 |
| Space per Passenger | 92.9 GT | 42.1 GT |
| Length | 285.22 m | 285 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Nieuw Amsterdam vs Westerdam
Age
ms Nieuw Amsterdam was built in 2010, making it 6 years newer than Westerdam, which was built in 2004.
Size
At 86,273 GT, ms Nieuw Amsterdam is approximately 4% larger by gross tonnage than Westerdam at 82,862 GT.
Passenger capacity
Westerdam carries up to 1,968 passengers compared with 929 aboard ms Nieuw Amsterdam, a difference of 1,039 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger: 92.9 GT per guest, compared with 42.1 aboard Westerdam. 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 Westerdam (Asia) 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.
Westerdam
14-DAY FAR EAST DISCOVERY
- Departure Port
- Singapore
- Region
- Asia
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Dec 6, 2026Singapore
- Day 2 · Dec 7, 2026Nathon
- Day 3 · Dec 8, 2026Laem Chabang
- Day 4 · Dec 9, 2026Sihanoukville
- Day 5 · Dec 10, 2026Phu My
- Day 6 · Dec 11, 2026Da Nang
- Day 7 · Dec 12, 2026Halong Bay
- Day 8 · Dec 13, 2026Hong Kong
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
Westerdam
December 6, 2026
14-Night Asia Cruise
Departing from Singapore
From
$2,909
Price / day
$208
January 3, 2027
28-Night Asia Cruise
Departing from Singapore
From
$6,419
Price / day
$229
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Average
$121 / day
VS
Westerdam
Average
$219 / day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$121/day vs $219/day
About $98 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 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 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.
Choose Westerdam if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Asia.
- Departing from Singapore works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Nieuw Amsterdam.
ms Nieuw Amsterdam vs Westerdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Built in 2010
6 years newer
Bigger
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
86,273 GT
4% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
About $98 less per day
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam is 6 years newer.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam is 4% larger by gross tonnage.
- Westerdam carries 1,039 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 Westerdam?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam is newer. It was built in 2010, while Westerdam was built in 2004, making ms Nieuw Amsterdam 6 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 86,273 GT compared with Westerdam at 82,862 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Westerdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 1,968, compared with 929 for ms Nieuw Amsterdam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Nieuw Amsterdam or Westerdam?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the higher passenger space ratio at 92.9 GT per passenger, versus 42.1 for Westerdam. 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 Westerdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $121 per day versus $219 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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