March 14, 2027
14-Night AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Auckland
From
$3,909
Price / day
$279
ms Noordam|ms Eurodam
ms Noordam vs ms Eurodam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
ms Eurodam
Built in 2008
2 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Eurodam
$93 / day
$140 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Noordam
43.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Noordam vs ms Eurodam: Quick Comparison
ms Eurodam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2008, it is 2 years newer than ms Noordam, which entered service in 2006. ms Eurodam is approximately 4% larger by gross tonnage at 86,273 GT. ms Eurodam also carries 186 more passengers. ms Noordam has upcoming sailings in AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC, while ms Eurodam has sailings in PACIFIC COAST. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Eurodam 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 Noordam | ms Eurodam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2006 | 2008Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 82,897 GT | 86,273 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,918 | 2,104 |
| Space per Passenger | 43.2 GT | 41 GT |
| Length | 285 m | 285.43 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Noordam vs ms Eurodam
Age
ms Eurodam was built in 2008, making it 2 years newer than ms Noordam, which was built in 2006.
Size
At 86,273 GT, ms Eurodam is approximately 4% larger by gross tonnage than ms Noordam at 82,897 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Eurodam carries up to 2,104 passengers compared with 1,918 aboard ms Noordam, a difference of 186 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Noordam offers more space per passenger: 43.2 GT per guest, compared with 41 aboard ms Eurodam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for ms Noordam (AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC) and ms Eurodam (PACIFIC COAST) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Eurodam has the lower average starting price per day at $93 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
ms Noordam
14-DAY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
- Departure Port
- Auckland
- Region
- AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Mar 14, 2027Auckland
- Day 2 · Mar 15, 2027Tauranga
- Day 3 · Mar 16, 2027Napier
- Day 4 · Mar 17, 2027Wellington
- Day 5 · Mar 18, 2027Picton
- Day 6 · Mar 19, 2027Lyttelton
- Day 7 · Mar 20, 2027Port Chalmers
- Day 8 · Mar 21, 2027At Sea
- Day 9 · Mar 22, 2027Hobart
- Day 10 · Mar 23, 2027Melbourne
- Day 11 · Mar 24, 2027Sydney
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
ms Eurodam
1-DAY PACIFIC NORTHWEST CRUISE
- Departure Port
- Seattle
- Region
- PACIFIC COAST
- Nights
- 1
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 3, 2026Seattle
- Day 2 · Oct 4, 2026Vancouver
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
ms Noordam
March 28, 2027
29-Night AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Sydney
From
$5,384
Price / day
$186
ms Eurodam
October 3, 2026
1-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Seattle
From
$99
Price / day
$99
October 4, 2026
4-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$349
Price / day
$87
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Noordam
Average
$233 / day
VS
ms Eurodam
Average
$93 / day
ms Eurodam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$93/day vs $233/day
About $140 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 Noordam 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 AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC.
- Departing from Auckland and Sydney works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Eurodam.
Choose ms Eurodam 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 PACIFIC COAST.
- Departing from Seattle and Vancouver works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
ms Noordam vs ms Eurodam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Eurodam
Built in 2008
2 years newer
Bigger
ms Eurodam
86,273 GT
4% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Eurodam
$93 / day
About $140 less per day
- ms Eurodam is 2 years newer.
- ms Eurodam is 4% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Eurodam carries 186 more passengers.
- ms Noordam offers more space per passenger (43.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Noordam or ms Eurodam?
ms Eurodam is newer. It was built in 2008, while ms Noordam was built in 2006, making ms Eurodam 2 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Noordam or ms Eurodam?
ms Eurodam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 86,273 GT compared with ms Noordam at 82,897 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Eurodam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,104, compared with 1,918 for ms Noordam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Noordam or ms Eurodam?
ms Noordam has the higher passenger space ratio at 43.2 GT per passenger, versus 41 for ms Eurodam. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, ms Noordam or ms Eurodam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Eurodam has the lower average starting price per day at $93 per day versus $233 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does ms Noordam sail?
The upcoming ms Noordam sailings currently listed cover AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC, departing from Auckland and Sydney.
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