September 4, 2026
8-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Dover
From
$2,399
Price / day
$300
ms Nieuw Statendam|ms Rotterdam
ms Nieuw Statendam vs ms Rotterdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
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Newer Ship
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
3 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Rotterdam
$203 / day
$31 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Nieuw Statendam
47.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Nieuw Statendam vs ms Rotterdam: Quick Comparison
ms Rotterdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2021, it is 3 years newer than ms Nieuw Statendam, which entered service in 2018. ms Rotterdam also carries 562 more passengers. ms Nieuw Statendam has upcoming sailings in Europe, while ms Rotterdam has sailings in Europe. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Rotterdam has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover a similar region and trip length, so the price per day figures are reasonably close to like-for-like. 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 | ms Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2018 | 2021Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 99,500 GT | 99,500 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,106 | 2,668 |
| Space per Passenger | 47.2 GT | 37.3 GT |
| Length | 299.5 m | 296 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Nieuw Statendam vs ms Rotterdam
Age
ms Rotterdam was built in 2021, making it 3 years newer than ms Nieuw Statendam, which was built in 2018.
Passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam carries up to 2,668 passengers compared with 2,106 aboard ms Nieuw Statendam, a difference of 562 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Nieuw Statendam offers more space per passenger: 47.2 GT per guest, compared with 37.3 aboard ms Rotterdam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for ms Nieuw Statendam and ms Rotterdam cover a similar region and trip length.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Rotterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $203 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
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.
ms Rotterdam
14-DAY OKTOBERFEST & SCANDINAVIAN CAPITALS
- Departure Port
- Rotterdam
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 13, 2026Rotterdam
- Day 2 · Sep 14, 2026Oslo
- Day 3 · Sep 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 16, 2026Copenhagen
- Day 5 · Sep 17, 2026Warnemunde
- Day 6 · Sep 18, 2026Kiel
- Day 7 · Sep 19, 2026Ronne
- Day 8 · Sep 20, 2026Gdynia
- Day 9 · Sep 21, 2026Klaipeda
- Day 10 · Sep 22, 2026Riga
- Day 11 · Sep 23, 2026Aarhus
- Day 12 · Sep 24, 2026Rotterdam
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
ms Nieuw Statendam
November 21, 2026
29-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Rotterdam
From
$4,879
Price / day
$168
ms Rotterdam
September 13, 2026
14-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Rotterdam
From
$2,399
Price / day
$171
September 27, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Rotterdam
From
$1,639
Price / day
$234
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Nieuw Statendam
Average
$234 / day
VS
ms Rotterdam
Average
$203 / day
ms Rotterdam is currently 13% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$203/day vs $234/day
About $31 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose ms Nieuw Statendam 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 Europe.
- Departing from Dover and Rotterdam works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Rotterdam.
Choose ms Rotterdam if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Europe.
- Departing from Rotterdam works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
ms Nieuw Statendam vs ms Rotterdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
3 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
ms Rotterdam
$203 / day
About $31 less per day
- ms Rotterdam is 3 years newer.
- Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
- ms Rotterdam carries 562 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 ms Rotterdam?
ms Rotterdam is newer. It was built in 2021, while ms Nieuw Statendam was built in 2018, making ms Rotterdam 3 years newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Rotterdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,668, compared with 2,106 for ms Nieuw Statendam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Nieuw Statendam or ms Rotterdam?
ms Nieuw Statendam has the higher passenger space ratio at 47.2 GT per passenger, versus 37.3 for ms Rotterdam. 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 ms Rotterdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Rotterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $203 per day versus $234 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 and Rotterdam.
Where does ms Rotterdam sail?
The upcoming ms Rotterdam sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Rotterdam.
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