October 2, 2026
14-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Dover
From
$3,589
Price / day
$256
ms Nieuw Statendam|Koningsdam
ms Nieuw Statendam vs Koningsdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
ms Nieuw Statendam
Holland America Line
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Newer Ship
ms Nieuw Statendam
Built in 2018
2 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Koningsdam
$144 / day
$96 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Nieuw Statendam
47.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Nieuw Statendam vs Koningsdam: Quick Comparison
ms Nieuw Statendam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2018, it is 2 years newer than Koningsdam, which entered service in 2016. Koningsdam is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage at 99,836 GT. Koningsdam also carries 544 more passengers. ms Nieuw Statendam has upcoming sailings in Europe, while Koningsdam has sailings in HAWAII & TAHITI and PACIFIC COAST. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Koningsdam 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 Statendam | Koningsdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2018Newer | 2016 |
| Gross Tonnage | 99,500 GT | 99,836 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,106 | 2,650 |
| Space per Passenger | 47.2 GT | 37.7 GT |
| Length | 299.5 m | 296 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | 1,025 |
Key Differences: ms Nieuw Statendam vs Koningsdam
Age
ms Nieuw Statendam was built in 2018, making it 2 years newer than Koningsdam, which was built in 2016.
Size
At 99,836 GT, Koningsdam is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage than ms Nieuw Statendam at 99,500 GT.
Passenger capacity
Koningsdam carries up to 2,650 passengers compared with 2,106 aboard ms Nieuw Statendam, a difference of 544 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Nieuw Statendam offers more space per passenger: 47.2 GT per guest, compared with 37.7 aboard Koningsdam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for ms Nieuw Statendam (Europe) and Koningsdam (HAWAII & TAHITI and PACIFIC COAST) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Koningsdam has the lower average starting price per day at $144 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
ms Nieuw Statendam
14-DAY CANARY ISLAND ENCHANTMENT WITH PORTUGAL
- Departure Port
- Dover
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Oct 2, 2026Dover
- Day 2 · Oct 3, 2026Rotterdam
- Day 3 · Oct 4, 2026Funchal
- Day 4 · Oct 5, 2026Santa Cruz de La Palma
- Day 5 · Oct 6, 2026Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Day 6 · Oct 7, 2026Las Palmas
- Day 7 · Oct 8, 2026Arrecife
- Day 8 · Oct 9, 2026Lisbon
- Day 9 · Oct 10, 2026Dover
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Koningsdam
17-DAY CIRCLE HAWAII
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- HAWAII & TAHITI
- Nights
- 17
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 3, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Oct 4, 2026Hilo
- Day 3 · Oct 5, 2026Kahului
- Day 4 · Oct 6, 2026Nawiliwili
- Day 5 · Oct 7, 2026Honolulu
- Day 6 · Oct 8, 2026Kona
- Day 7 · Oct 9, 2026Avalon
- Day 8 · Oct 10, 2026San Diego
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
ms Nieuw Statendam
October 2, 2026
29-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Dover
From
$6,464
Price / day
$223
Koningsdam
October 3, 2026
17-Night HAWAII & TAHITI Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$3,054
Price / day
$180
November 14, 2026
7-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from San Diego
From
$749
Price / day
$107
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Nieuw Statendam
Average
$240 / day
VS
Koningsdam
Average
$144 / day
Koningsdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$144/day vs $240/day
About $96 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 Statendam if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- 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 Europe.
- Departing from Dover works for your plans.
Choose Koningsdam if…
- 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 HAWAII & TAHITI and PACIFIC COAST.
- Departing from Vancouver and San Diego 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.
ms Nieuw Statendam vs Koningsdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Nieuw Statendam
Built in 2018
2 years newer
Bigger
Koningsdam
99,836 GT
0% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Koningsdam
$144 / day
About $96 less per day
- ms Nieuw Statendam is 2 years newer.
- Koningsdam is 0% larger by gross tonnage.
- Koningsdam carries 544 more passengers.
- ms Nieuw Statendam offers more space per passenger (47.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Nieuw Statendam or Koningsdam?
ms Nieuw Statendam is newer. It was built in 2018, while Koningsdam was built in 2016, making ms Nieuw Statendam 2 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Nieuw Statendam or Koningsdam?
Koningsdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,836 GT compared with ms Nieuw Statendam at 99,500 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Koningsdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,650, compared with 2,106 for ms Nieuw Statendam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Nieuw Statendam or Koningsdam?
ms Nieuw Statendam has the higher passenger space ratio at 47.2 GT per passenger, versus 37.7 for Koningsdam. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, ms Nieuw Statendam or Koningsdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Koningsdam has the lower average starting price per day at $144 per day versus $240 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does ms Nieuw Statendam sail?
The upcoming ms Nieuw Statendam sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Dover.
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