March 14, 2027
14-Night AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Auckland
From
$3,909
Price / day
$279
ms Noordam|ms Rotterdam
ms Noordam vs ms Rotterdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
15 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Rotterdam
$203 / day
$30 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Noordam
43.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Noordam vs ms Rotterdam: Quick Comparison
ms Rotterdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2021, it is 15 years newer than ms Noordam, which entered service in 2006. ms Rotterdam is approximately 20% larger by gross tonnage at 99,500 GT. ms Rotterdam also carries 750 more passengers. ms Noordam has upcoming sailings in AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC, while ms Rotterdam has sailings in Europe. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2006 | 2021Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 82,897 GT | 99,500 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,918 | 2,668 |
| Space per Passenger | 43.2 GT | 37.3 GT |
| Length | 285 m | 296 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Noordam vs ms Rotterdam
Age
ms Rotterdam was built in 2021, making it 15 years newer than ms Noordam, which was built in 2006.
Size
At 99,500 GT, ms Rotterdam is approximately 20% larger by gross tonnage than ms Noordam at 82,897 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam carries up to 2,668 passengers compared with 1,918 aboard ms Noordam, a difference of 750 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Noordam offers more space per passenger: 43.2 GT per guest, compared with 37.3 aboard ms Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam (Europe) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Rotterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $203 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 Rotterdam
14-DAY OKTOBERFEST & SCANDINAVIAN CAPITALS
- Departure Port
- Rotterdam
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 13, 2026Rotterdam
- Day 2 · Sep 14, 2026Oslo
- Day 3 · Sep 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 16, 2026Copenhagen
- Day 5 · Sep 17, 2026Warnemunde
- Day 6 · Sep 18, 2026Kiel
- Day 7 · Sep 19, 2026Ronne
- Day 8 · Sep 20, 2026Gdynia
- Day 9 · Sep 21, 2026Klaipeda
- Day 10 · Sep 22, 2026Riga
- Day 11 · Sep 23, 2026Aarhus
- Day 12 · Sep 24, 2026Rotterdam
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 Rotterdam
September 13, 2026
14-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Rotterdam
From
$2,399
Price / day
$171
September 27, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Rotterdam
From
$1,639
Price / day
$234
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Noordam
Average
$233 / day
VS
ms Rotterdam
Average
$203 / day
ms Rotterdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$203/day vs $233/day
About $30 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 Rotterdam.
Choose ms Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
ms Noordam vs ms Rotterdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
15 years newer
Bigger
ms Rotterdam
99,500 GT
20% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Rotterdam
$203 / day
About $30 less per day
- ms Rotterdam is 15 years newer.
- ms Rotterdam is 20% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Rotterdam carries 750 more passengers.
- ms Noordam offers more space per passenger (43.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Noordam or ms Rotterdam?
ms Rotterdam is newer. It was built in 2021, while ms Noordam was built in 2006, making ms Rotterdam 15 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Noordam or ms Rotterdam?
ms Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,668, compared with 1,918 for ms Noordam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Noordam or ms Rotterdam?
ms Noordam has the higher passenger space ratio at 43.2 GT per passenger, versus 37.3 for ms Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Rotterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $203 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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