September 4, 2026
8-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Dover
From
$2,399
Price / day
$300
ms Nieuw Statendam|ms Zuiderdam
ms Nieuw Statendam vs ms Zuiderdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
ms Nieuw Statendam
Holland America Line
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ms Zuiderdam
Holland America Line
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ms Nieuw Statendam
Built in 2018
16 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Statendam
$234 / day
$95 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 Zuiderdam: Quick Comparison
ms Nieuw Statendam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2018, it is 16 years newer than ms Zuiderdam, which entered service in 2002. ms Nieuw Statendam is approximately 20% larger by gross tonnage at 99,500 GT. ms Zuiderdam also carries 282 more passengers. ms Nieuw Statendam has upcoming sailings in Europe, while ms Zuiderdam has sailings in Canada & New England. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Nieuw Statendam 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 | ms Zuiderdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2018Newer | 2002 |
| Gross Tonnage | 99,500 GT | 82,820 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,106 | 2,388 |
| Space per Passenger | 47.2 GT | 34.7 GT |
| Length | 299.5 m | 285.42 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Nieuw Statendam vs ms Zuiderdam
Age
ms Nieuw Statendam was built in 2018, making it 16 years newer than ms Zuiderdam, which was built in 2002.
Size
At 99,500 GT, ms Nieuw Statendam is approximately 20% larger by gross tonnage than ms Zuiderdam at 82,820 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Zuiderdam carries up to 2,388 passengers compared with 2,106 aboard ms Nieuw Statendam, a difference of 282 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Nieuw Statendam offers more space per passenger: 47.2 GT per guest, compared with 34.7 aboard ms Zuiderdam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for ms Nieuw Statendam (Europe) and ms Zuiderdam (Canada & New England) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Statendam has the lower average starting price per day at $234 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 Zuiderdam
7-DAY CANADA & NEW ENGLAND: UNESCO SITES & QUEBECOIS NIGHTS
- Departure Port
- Quebec City
- Region
- Canada & New England
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 12, 2026Quebec City
- Day 2 · Sep 13, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 15, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 5 · Sep 16, 2026Sydney
- Day 6 · Sep 17, 2026Halifax
- Day 7 · Sep 18, 2026Portland
- Day 8 · Sep 19, 2026Boston
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 Zuiderdam
September 12, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Quebec City
From
$2,639
Price / day
$377
September 19, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$1,959
Price / day
$280
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Nieuw Statendam
Average
$234 / day
VS
ms Zuiderdam
Average
$329 / day
ms Nieuw Statendam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$234/day vs $329/day
About $95 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 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 Europe.
- Departing from Dover and Rotterdam works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose ms Zuiderdam if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Canada & New England.
- Departing from Quebec City and Boston works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Nieuw Statendam.
ms Nieuw Statendam vs ms Zuiderdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Nieuw Statendam
Built in 2018
16 years newer
Bigger
ms Nieuw Statendam
99,500 GT
20% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Statendam
$234 / day
About $95 less per day
- ms Nieuw Statendam is 16 years newer.
- ms Nieuw Statendam is 20% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Zuiderdam carries 282 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 Zuiderdam?
ms Nieuw Statendam is newer. It was built in 2018, while ms Zuiderdam was built in 2002, making ms Nieuw Statendam 16 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Nieuw Statendam or ms Zuiderdam?
ms Nieuw Statendam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,500 GT compared with ms Zuiderdam at 82,820 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Zuiderdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,388, compared with 2,106 for ms Nieuw Statendam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Nieuw Statendam or ms Zuiderdam?
ms Nieuw Statendam has the higher passenger space ratio at 47.2 GT per passenger, versus 34.7 for ms Zuiderdam. 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 Zuiderdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Statendam has the lower average starting price per day at $234 per day versus $329 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.
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