March 14, 2027
14-Night AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Auckland
From
$3,909
Price / day
$279
ms Noordam|ms Nieuw Amsterdam
ms Noordam vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
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Newer Ship
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Built in 2010
4 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
$112 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
92.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Noordam vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam: Quick Comparison
ms Nieuw Amsterdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2010, it is 4 years newer than ms Noordam, which entered service in 2006. ms Nieuw Amsterdam is approximately 4% larger by gross tonnage at 86,273 GT. ms Noordam also carries 989 more passengers. ms Noordam has upcoming sailings in AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC, while ms Nieuw Amsterdam has sailings in PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam 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 Nieuw Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2006 | 2010Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 82,897 GT | 86,273 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,918 | 929 |
| Space per Passenger | 43.2 GT | 92.9 GT |
| Length | 285 m | 285.22 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Noordam vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Age
ms Nieuw Amsterdam was built in 2010, making it 4 years newer than ms Noordam, which was built in 2006.
Size
At 86,273 GT, ms Nieuw Amsterdam is approximately 4% larger by gross tonnage than ms Noordam at 82,897 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Noordam carries up to 1,918 passengers compared with 929 aboard ms Nieuw Amsterdam, a difference of 989 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger: 92.9 GT per guest, compared with 43.2 aboard ms Noordam. 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 Nieuw Amsterdam (PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $121 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 Nieuw Amsterdam
5-DAY PACIFIC COASTAL CRUISE
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- PACIFIC COAST
- Nights
- 5
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 27, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Sep 28, 2026San Francisco
- Day 3 · Sep 29, 2026San Diego
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 Nieuw Amsterdam
September 27, 2026
5-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$399
Price / day
$80
October 18, 2026
21-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$3,394
Price / day
$162
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Noordam
Average
$233 / day
VS
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Average
$121 / day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$121/day vs $233/day
About $112 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 do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- 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 Nieuw Amsterdam.
Choose ms Nieuw Amsterdam 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 PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean.
- Departing from Vancouver and Fort Lauderdale works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
ms Noordam vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Built in 2010
4 years newer
Bigger
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
86,273 GT
4% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
About $112 less per day
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam is 4 years newer.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam is 4% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Noordam carries 989 more passengers.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger (92.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Noordam or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam is newer. It was built in 2010, while ms Noordam was built in 2006, making ms Nieuw Amsterdam 4 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Noordam or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam 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 Noordam has a passenger capacity of approximately 1,918, compared with 929 for ms Nieuw Amsterdam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Noordam or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the higher passenger space ratio at 92.9 GT per passenger, versus 43.2 for ms Noordam. 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 Nieuw Amsterdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $121 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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