March 14, 2027
14-Night AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Auckland
From
$3,909
Price / day
$279
ms Noordam|ms Zuiderdam
ms Noordam vs ms Zuiderdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
ms Zuiderdam
Holland America Line
Check prices on CruiseDirectNewer Ship
ms Noordam
Built in 2006
4 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Noordam
$233 / day
$96 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Noordam
43.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Noordam vs ms Zuiderdam: Quick Comparison
ms Noordam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2006, it is 4 years newer than ms Zuiderdam, which entered service in 2002. ms Noordam is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage at 82,897 GT. ms Zuiderdam also carries 470 more passengers. ms Noordam has upcoming sailings in AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC, while ms Zuiderdam has sailings in Canada & New England. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Noordam 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 Zuiderdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2006Newer | 2002 |
| Gross Tonnage | 82,897 GT | 82,820 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,918 | 2,388 |
| Space per Passenger | 43.2 GT | 34.7 GT |
| Length | 285 m | 285.42 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Noordam vs ms Zuiderdam
Age
ms Noordam was built in 2006, making it 4 years newer than ms Zuiderdam, which was built in 2002.
Size
At 82,897 GT, ms Noordam is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage than ms Zuiderdam at 82,820 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Zuiderdam carries up to 2,388 passengers compared with 1,918 aboard ms Noordam, a difference of 470 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Noordam offers more space per passenger: 43.2 GT per guest, compared with 34.7 aboard ms Zuiderdam. 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 Zuiderdam (Canada & New England) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Noordam has the lower average starting price per day at $233 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 Zuiderdam
7-DAY CANADA & NEW ENGLAND: UNESCO SITES & QUEBECOIS NIGHTS
- Departure Port
- Quebec City
- Region
- Canada & New England
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 12, 2026Quebec City
- Day 2 · Sep 13, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 15, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 5 · Sep 16, 2026Sydney
- Day 6 · Sep 17, 2026Halifax
- Day 7 · Sep 18, 2026Portland
- Day 8 · Sep 19, 2026Boston
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 Zuiderdam
September 12, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Quebec City
From
$2,639
Price / day
$377
September 19, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$1,959
Price / day
$280
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Noordam
Average
$233 / day
VS
ms Zuiderdam
Average
$329 / day
ms Noordam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$233/day vs $329/day
About $96 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 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.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose ms Zuiderdam if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Canada & New England.
- Departing from Quebec City and Boston works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Noordam.
ms Noordam vs ms Zuiderdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Noordam
Built in 2006
4 years newer
Bigger
ms Noordam
82,897 GT
0% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Noordam
$233 / day
About $96 less per day
- ms Noordam is 4 years newer.
- ms Noordam is 0% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Zuiderdam carries 470 more passengers.
- ms Noordam offers more space per passenger (43.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Noordam or ms Zuiderdam?
ms Noordam is newer. It was built in 2006, while ms Zuiderdam was built in 2002, making ms Noordam 4 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Noordam or ms Zuiderdam?
ms Noordam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 82,897 GT compared with ms Zuiderdam at 82,820 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Zuiderdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,388, compared with 1,918 for ms Noordam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Noordam or ms Zuiderdam?
ms Noordam has the higher passenger space ratio at 43.2 GT per passenger, versus 34.7 for ms Zuiderdam. 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 Zuiderdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Noordam has the lower average starting price per day at $233 per day versus $329 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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