September 4, 2026
8-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Dover
From
$2,399
Price / day
$300
ms Nieuw Statendam|Seabourn Encore
ms Nieuw Statendam vs Seabourn Encore
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
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Statendam
$234 / day
$645 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Seabourn Encore
63.5 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Nieuw Statendam vs Seabourn Encore: Quick Comparison
ms Nieuw Statendam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2018, it is 1 year newer than Seabourn Encore, which entered service in 2017. ms Nieuw Statendam is approximately 147% larger by gross tonnage at 99,500 GT. ms Nieuw Statendam also carries 1,471 more passengers. ms Nieuw Statendam has upcoming sailings in Europe, while Seabourn Encore has sailings in Alaska. 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 | Seabourn Encore |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2018Newer | 2017 |
| Gross Tonnage | 99,500 GT | 40,350 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,106 | 635 |
| Space per Passenger | 47.2 GT | 63.5 GT |
| Length | 299.5 m | 210 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Nieuw Statendam vs Seabourn Encore
Age
ms Nieuw Statendam was built in 2018, making it 1 year newer than Seabourn Encore, which was built in 2017.
Size
At 99,500 GT, ms Nieuw Statendam is approximately 147% larger by gross tonnage than Seabourn Encore at 40,350 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Nieuw Statendam carries up to 2,106 passengers compared with 635 aboard Seabourn Encore, a difference of 1,471 passengers.
Passenger space
Seabourn Encore offers more space per passenger: 63.5 GT per guest, compared with 47.2 aboard ms Nieuw Statendam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for ms Nieuw Statendam (Europe) and Seabourn Encore (Alaska) 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.
Seabourn Encore
7-Day Glaciers & Alaska Inside Passage
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- Alaska
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Ketchikan
- Day 5 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Sep 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 10, 2026Sitka
- Day 8 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Sep 12, 2026Hubbard Glacier
- Day 10 · Sep 13, 2026Inian Islands
- Day 11 · Sep 14, 2026Icy Strait Point
- Day 12 · Sep 15, 2026Haines
- Day 13 · Sep 16, 2026At Sea
- Day 14 · Sep 17, 2026Juneau
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
Seabourn Encore
September 4, 2026
7-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$6,598
Price / day
$943
September 11, 2026
7-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Juneau
From
$5,698
Price / day
$814
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Nieuw Statendam
Average
$234 / day
VS
Seabourn Encore
Average
$879 / day
ms Nieuw Statendam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$234/day vs $879/day
About $645 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 do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- 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 Seabourn Encore 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 Alaska.
- Departing from Vancouver and Juneau 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 Seabourn Encore: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Nieuw Statendam
Built in 2018
1 year newer
Bigger
ms Nieuw Statendam
99,500 GT
147% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Statendam
$234 / day
About $645 less per day
- ms Nieuw Statendam is 1 year newer.
- ms Nieuw Statendam is 147% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Nieuw Statendam carries 1,471 more passengers.
- Seabourn Encore offers more space per passenger (63.5 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Nieuw Statendam or Seabourn Encore?
ms Nieuw Statendam is newer. It was built in 2018, while Seabourn Encore was built in 2017, making ms Nieuw Statendam 1 year newer.
Which is bigger, ms Nieuw Statendam or Seabourn Encore?
ms Nieuw Statendam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,500 GT compared with Seabourn Encore at 40,350 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Nieuw Statendam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,106, compared with 635 for Seabourn Encore.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Nieuw Statendam or Seabourn Encore?
Seabourn Encore has the higher passenger space ratio at 63.5 GT per passenger, versus 47.2 for ms Nieuw Statendam. 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 Seabourn Encore?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Statendam has the lower average starting price per day at $234 per day versus $879 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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