March 14, 2027
14-Night AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Auckland
From
$3,909
Price / day
$279
ms Noordam|ms Volendam
ms Noordam vs ms Volendam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
ms Noordam
Built in 2006
7 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Volendam
$226 / day
$7 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Noordam
43.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Noordam vs ms Volendam: Quick Comparison
ms Noordam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2006, it is 7 years newer than ms Volendam, which entered service in 1999. ms Noordam is approximately 35% larger by gross tonnage at 82,897 GT. ms Noordam also carries 486 more passengers. ms Noordam has upcoming sailings in AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC, while ms Volendam has sailings in Canada & New England and Caribbean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Volendam 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 Volendam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2006Newer | 1999 |
| Gross Tonnage | 82,897 GT | 61,214 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,918 | 1,432 |
| Space per Passenger | 43.2 GT | 42.7 GT |
| Length | 285 m | 237.91 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Noordam vs ms Volendam
Age
ms Noordam was built in 2006, making it 7 years newer than ms Volendam, which was built in 1999.
Size
At 82,897 GT, ms Noordam is approximately 35% larger by gross tonnage than ms Volendam at 61,214 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Noordam carries up to 1,918 passengers compared with 1,432 aboard ms Volendam, a difference of 486 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Noordam offers more space per passenger: 43.2 GT per guest, compared with 42.7 aboard ms Volendam. 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 Volendam (Canada & New England and Caribbean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Volendam has the lower average starting price per day at $226 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 Volendam
7-DAY CANADA & NEW ENGLAND: MAINE, MARITIMES & MONTREAL
- Departure Port
- Boston
- Region
- Canada & New England
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 19, 2026Boston
- Day 2 · Sep 20, 2026Eastport
- Day 3 · Sep 21, 2026Halifax
- Day 4 · Sep 22, 2026Sydney
- Day 5 · Sep 23, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 6 · Sep 24, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 25, 2026Quebec City
- Day 8 · Sep 26, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Sep 27, 2026Montreal
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 Volendam
September 19, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$1,809
Price / day
$258
December 22, 2026
14-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$2,709
Price / day
$194
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Noordam
Average
$233 / day
VS
ms Volendam
Average
$226 / day
ms Volendam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$226/day vs $233/day
About $7 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 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 AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC.
- Departing from Auckland and Sydney works for your plans.
Choose ms Volendam if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Canada & New England and Caribbean.
- Departing from Boston and Fort Lauderdale works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Noordam.
ms Noordam vs ms Volendam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Noordam
Built in 2006
7 years newer
Bigger
ms Noordam
82,897 GT
35% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Volendam
$226 / day
About $7 less per day
- ms Noordam is 7 years newer.
- ms Noordam is 35% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Noordam carries 486 more passengers.
- ms Noordam offers more space per passenger (43.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Noordam or ms Volendam?
ms Noordam is newer. It was built in 2006, while ms Volendam was built in 1999, making ms Noordam 7 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Noordam or ms Volendam?
ms Noordam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 82,897 GT compared with ms Volendam at 61,214 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Noordam has a passenger capacity of approximately 1,918, compared with 1,432 for ms Volendam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Noordam or ms Volendam?
ms Noordam has the higher passenger space ratio at 43.2 GT per passenger, versus 42.7 for ms Volendam. 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 Volendam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Volendam has the lower average starting price per day at $226 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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