December 20, 2026
14-Night AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Sydney
From
$15,879
Price / day
$1,134
ms Noordam|ms Nieuw Statendam
ms Noordam vs ms Nieuw Statendam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
ms Nieuw Statendam
Built in 2018
12 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Statendam
$240 / day
$442 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Nieuw Statendam
47.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Noordam vs ms Nieuw Statendam: Quick Comparison
ms Nieuw Statendam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2018, it is 12 years newer than ms Noordam, which entered service in 2006. ms Nieuw Statendam is approximately 20% larger by gross tonnage at 99,500 GT. ms Nieuw Statendam also carries 188 more passengers. ms Noordam has upcoming sailings in AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC, while ms Nieuw Statendam has sailings in Europe. 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 Noordam | ms Nieuw Statendam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2006 | 2018Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 82,897 GT | 99,500 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,918 | 2,106 |
| Space per Passenger | 43.2 GT | 47.2 GT |
| Length | 285 m | 299.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Noordam vs ms Nieuw Statendam
Age
ms Nieuw Statendam was built in 2018, making it 12 years newer than ms Noordam, which was built in 2006.
Size
At 99,500 GT, ms Nieuw Statendam is approximately 20% larger by gross tonnage than ms Noordam at 82,897 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Nieuw Statendam carries up to 2,106 passengers compared with 1,918 aboard ms Noordam, a difference of 188 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Nieuw Statendam offers more space per passenger: 47.2 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 Statendam (Europe) 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 $240 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
ms Noordam
14-DAY SOUTH AUSTRALIA DISCOVERY HOLIDAY
- Departure Port
- Sydney
- Region
- AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Dec 20, 2026Sydney
- Day 2 · Dec 21, 2026Phillip Island
- Day 3 · Dec 22, 2026Melbourne
- Day 4 · Dec 23, 2026Burnie
- Day 5 · Dec 24, 2026Adelaide
- Day 6 · Dec 25, 2026Penneshaw
- Day 7 · Dec 26, 2026Hobart
- Day 8 · Dec 27, 2026Port Arthur
- Day 9 · Dec 28, 2026Newcastle upon Tyne
- Day 10 · Dec 29, 2026Sydney
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
ms Nieuw Statendam
14-DAY CANARY ISLAND ENCHANTMENT WITH PORTUGAL
- Departure Port
- Dover
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Oct 2, 2026Dover
- Day 2 · Oct 3, 2026Rotterdam
- Day 3 · Oct 4, 2026Funchal
- Day 4 · Oct 5, 2026Santa Cruz de La Palma
- Day 5 · Oct 6, 2026Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Day 6 · Oct 7, 2026Las Palmas
- Day 7 · Oct 8, 2026Arrecife
- Day 8 · Oct 9, 2026Lisbon
- Day 9 · Oct 10, 2026Dover
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
ms Noordam
February 14, 2027
14-Night AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Auckland
From
$3,209
Price / day
$229
ms Nieuw Statendam
October 2, 2026
14-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Dover
From
$3,589
Price / day
$256
October 2, 2026
29-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Dover
From
$6,464
Price / day
$223
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Noordam
Average
$682 / day
VS
ms Nieuw Statendam
Average
$240 / day
ms Nieuw Statendam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$240/day vs $682/day
About $442 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 want to sail in AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC.
- Departing from Sydney and Auckland works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Nieuw Statendam.
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 value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Europe.
- Departing from Dover works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
ms Noordam vs ms Nieuw Statendam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Nieuw Statendam
Built in 2018
12 years newer
Bigger
ms Nieuw Statendam
99,500 GT
20% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Statendam
$240 / day
About $442 less per day
- ms Nieuw Statendam is 12 years newer.
- ms Nieuw Statendam is 20% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Nieuw Statendam carries 188 more passengers.
- ms Nieuw Statendam offers more space per passenger (47.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Noordam or ms Nieuw Statendam?
ms Nieuw Statendam is newer. It was built in 2018, while ms Noordam was built in 2006, making ms Nieuw Statendam 12 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Noordam or ms Nieuw Statendam?
ms Nieuw Statendam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,500 GT compared with ms Noordam at 82,897 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Nieuw Statendam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,106, compared with 1,918 for ms Noordam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Noordam or ms Nieuw Statendam?
ms Nieuw Statendam has the higher passenger space ratio at 47.2 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 Statendam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Statendam has the lower average starting price per day at $240 per day versus $682 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 Sydney and Auckland.
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