December 20, 2026
14-Night AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Sydney
From
$15,879
Price / day
$1,134
ms Noordam|Westerdam
ms Noordam vs Westerdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
ms Noordam
Built in 2006
2 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Westerdam
$238 / day
$444 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Noordam
43.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Noordam vs Westerdam: Quick Comparison
ms Noordam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2006, it is 2 years newer than Westerdam, which entered service in 2004. ms Noordam is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage at 82,897 GT. Westerdam also carries 50 more passengers. ms Noordam has upcoming sailings in AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC, while Westerdam has sailings in Asia. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Westerdam 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 | Westerdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2006Newer | 2004 |
| Gross Tonnage | 82,897 GT | 82,862 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,918 | 1,968 |
| Space per Passenger | 43.2 GT | 42.1 GT |
| Length | 285 m | 285 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Noordam vs Westerdam
Age
ms Noordam was built in 2006, making it 2 years newer than Westerdam, which was built in 2004.
Size
At 82,897 GT, ms Noordam is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage than Westerdam at 82,862 GT.
Passenger capacity
Westerdam carries up to 1,968 passengers compared with 1,918 aboard ms Noordam, a difference of 50 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Noordam offers more space per passenger: 43.2 GT per guest, compared with 42.1 aboard Westerdam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for ms Noordam (AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC) and Westerdam (Asia) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Westerdam has the lower average starting price per day at $238 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.
Westerdam
14-DAY FAR EAST DISCOVERY HOLIDAY
- Departure Port
- Hong Kong
- Region
- Asia
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Dec 20, 2026Hong Kong
- Day 2 · Dec 21, 2026Halong Bay
- Day 3 · Dec 22, 2026Da Nang
- Day 4 · Dec 23, 2026Phu My
- Day 5 · Dec 24, 2026Sihanoukville
- Day 6 · Dec 25, 2026Laem Chabang
- Day 7 · Dec 26, 2026Nathon
- Day 8 · Dec 27, 2026Singapore
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
Westerdam
December 20, 2026
14-Night Asia Cruise
Departing from Hong Kong
From
$3,359
Price / day
$240
January 3, 2027
42-Night Asia Cruise
Departing from Singapore
From
$9,904
Price / day
$236
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Noordam
Average
$682 / day
VS
Westerdam
Average
$238 / day
Westerdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$238/day vs $682/day
About $444 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 Sydney and Auckland works for your plans.
Choose Westerdam if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Asia.
- Departing from Hong Kong and Singapore 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 Westerdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Noordam
Built in 2006
2 years newer
Bigger
ms Noordam
82,897 GT
0% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Westerdam
$238 / day
About $444 less per day
- ms Noordam is 2 years newer.
- ms Noordam is 0% larger by gross tonnage.
- Westerdam carries 50 more passengers.
- ms Noordam offers more space per passenger (43.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Noordam or Westerdam?
ms Noordam is newer. It was built in 2006, while Westerdam was built in 2004, making ms Noordam 2 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Noordam or Westerdam?
ms Noordam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 82,897 GT compared with Westerdam at 82,862 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Westerdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 1,968, compared with 1,918 for ms Noordam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Noordam or Westerdam?
ms Noordam has the higher passenger space ratio at 43.2 GT per passenger, versus 42.1 for Westerdam. 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 Westerdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Westerdam has the lower average starting price per day at $238 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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