March 14, 2027
14-Night AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Auckland
From
$3,909
Price / day
$279
ms Noordam|Rotterdam Retired
ms Noordam vs Rotterdam Retired
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
ms Noordam
Built in 2006
9 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
Rotterdam Retired
47.1 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Noordam vs Rotterdam Retired: Quick Comparison
ms Noordam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2006, it is 9 years newer than Rotterdam Retired, which entered service in 1997. ms Noordam is approximately 34% larger by gross tonnage at 82,897 GT. ms Noordam also carries 602 more passengers. ms Noordam has upcoming sailings in AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC. 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 | Rotterdam Retired |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2006Newer | 1997 |
| Gross Tonnage | 82,897 GT | 62,000 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,918 | 1,316 |
| Space per Passenger | 43.2 GT | 47.1 GT |
| Length | 285 m | 237.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Noordam vs Rotterdam Retired
Age
ms Noordam was built in 2006, making it 9 years newer than Rotterdam Retired, which was built in 1997.
Size
At 82,897 GT, ms Noordam is approximately 34% larger by gross tonnage than Rotterdam Retired at 62,000 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Noordam carries up to 1,918 passengers compared with 1,316 aboard Rotterdam Retired, a difference of 602 passengers.
Passenger space
Rotterdam Retired offers more space per passenger: 47.1 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 Rotterdam Retired currently cover different regions or departure ports.
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.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
ms Noordam
March 28, 2027
29-Night AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Sydney
From
$5,384
Price / day
$186
Rotterdam Retired
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Noordam
Average
$233 / day
VS
Rotterdam Retired
Average
$0 / day
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 want to sail in AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC.
- Departing from Auckland and Sydney works for your plans.
Choose Rotterdam Retired if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Noordam.
ms Noordam vs Rotterdam Retired: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Noordam
Built in 2006
9 years newer
Bigger
ms Noordam
82,897 GT
34% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- ms Noordam is 9 years newer.
- ms Noordam is 34% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Noordam carries 602 more passengers.
- Rotterdam Retired offers more space per passenger (47.1 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Noordam or Rotterdam Retired?
ms Noordam is newer. It was built in 2006, while Rotterdam Retired was built in 1997, making ms Noordam 9 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Noordam or Rotterdam Retired?
ms Noordam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 82,897 GT compared with Rotterdam Retired at 62,000 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Noordam has a passenger capacity of approximately 1,918, compared with 1,316 for Rotterdam Retired.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Noordam or Rotterdam Retired?
Rotterdam Retired has the higher passenger space ratio at 47.1 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.
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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