September 4, 2026
8-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Dover
From
$2,399
Price / day
$300
ms Nieuw Statendam|Seabourn Ovation
ms Nieuw Statendam vs Seabourn Ovation
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
ms Nieuw Statendam
Holland America Line
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Newer Ship
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Statendam
$234 / day
$353 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Seabourn Ovation
69.3 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Nieuw Statendam vs Seabourn Ovation: Quick Comparison
ms Nieuw Statendam and Seabourn Ovation both entered service in 2018. ms Nieuw Statendam is approximately 138% larger by gross tonnage at 99,500 GT. ms Nieuw Statendam also carries 1,502 more passengers. ms Nieuw Statendam has upcoming sailings in Europe, while Seabourn Ovation has sailings in Canada & New England and Caribbean. 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 Ovation |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2018 | 2018 |
| Gross Tonnage | 99,500 GT | 41,865 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,106 | 604 |
| Space per Passenger | 47.2 GT | 69.3 GT |
| Length | 299.5 m | 210 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Nieuw Statendam vs Seabourn Ovation
Age
ms Nieuw Statendam and Seabourn Ovation were both built in 2018.
Size
At 99,500 GT, ms Nieuw Statendam is approximately 138% larger by gross tonnage than Seabourn Ovation at 41,865 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Nieuw Statendam carries up to 2,106 passengers compared with 604 aboard Seabourn Ovation, a difference of 1,502 passengers.
Passenger space
Seabourn Ovation offers more space per passenger: 69.3 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 Ovation (Canada & New England and Caribbean) 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 Ovation
12-Day Canada & New England Fall Foliage
- Departure Port
- Montreal
- Region
- Canada & New England
- Nights
- 12
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 7, 2026Montreal
- Day 2 · Oct 8, 2026Quebec City
- Day 3 · Oct 9, 2026Saguenay
- Day 4 · Oct 10, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 5 · Oct 11, 2026Halifax
- Day 6 · Oct 12, 2026Portland
- Day 7 · Oct 13, 2026Boston
- Day 8 · Oct 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Oct 15, 2026Newport
- Day 10 · Oct 16, 2026New York
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 Ovation
October 7, 2026
12-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Montreal
From
$8,498
Price / day
$708
November 20, 2026
15-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$6,969
Price / day
$465
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Nieuw Statendam
Average
$234 / day
VS
Seabourn Ovation
Average
$587 / day
ms Nieuw Statendam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$234/day vs $587/day
About $353 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 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 Ovation 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 Canada & New England and Caribbean.
- Departing from Montreal and Miami works for your plans.
ms Nieuw Statendam vs Seabourn Ovation: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Both ships are the same
Bigger
ms Nieuw Statendam
99,500 GT
138% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Statendam
$234 / day
About $353 less per day
- Both ships were built in 2018.
- ms Nieuw Statendam is 138% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Nieuw Statendam carries 1,502 more passengers.
- Seabourn Ovation offers more space per passenger (69.3 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, ms Nieuw Statendam or Seabourn Ovation?
ms Nieuw Statendam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,500 GT compared with Seabourn Ovation at 41,865 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Nieuw Statendam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,106, compared with 604 for Seabourn Ovation.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Nieuw Statendam or Seabourn Ovation?
Seabourn Ovation has the higher passenger space ratio at 69.3 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 Ovation?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Statendam has the lower average starting price per day at $234 per day versus $587 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 Seabourn Ovation sail?
The upcoming Seabourn Ovation sailings currently listed cover Canada & New England and Caribbean, departing from Montreal and Miami.
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