October 31, 2026
21-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$3,224
Price / day
$154
ms Rotterdam|Koningsdam
ms Rotterdam vs Koningsdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
ms Rotterdam
Holland America Line
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Newer Ship
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
5 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Koningsdam
$144 / day
$16 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Koningsdam
37.7 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam vs Koningsdam: Quick Comparison
ms Rotterdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2021, it is 5 years newer than Koningsdam, which entered service in 2016. Koningsdam is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage at 99,836 GT. ms Rotterdam also carries 18 more passengers. ms Rotterdam has upcoming sailings in Caribbean, while Koningsdam has sailings in HAWAII & TAHITI and PACIFIC COAST. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Koningsdam 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 Rotterdam | Koningsdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2021Newer | 2016 |
| Gross Tonnage | 99,500 GT | 99,836 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,668 | 2,650 |
| Space per Passenger | 37.3 GT | 37.7 GT |
| Length | 296 m | 296 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | 1,025 |
Key Differences: ms Rotterdam vs Koningsdam
Age
ms Rotterdam was built in 2021, making it 5 years newer than Koningsdam, which was built in 2016.
Size
At 99,836 GT, Koningsdam is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage than ms Rotterdam at 99,500 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam carries up to 2,668 passengers compared with 2,650 aboard Koningsdam, a difference of 18 passengers.
Passenger space
Koningsdam offers more space per passenger: 37.7 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 Rotterdam (Caribbean) and Koningsdam (HAWAII & TAHITI and PACIFIC COAST) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Koningsdam has the lower average starting price per day at $144 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
ms Rotterdam
21-DAY WESTERN & EASTERN CARIBBEAN: MEXICO & LEEWARD ISLANDS
- Departure Port
- Fort Lauderdale
- Region
- Caribbean
- Nights
- 21
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Oct 31, 2026Fort Lauderdale
- Day 2 · Nov 1, 2026RelaxAway Half Moon Cay
- Day 3 · Nov 2, 2026Falmouth
- Day 4 · Nov 3, 2026Georgetown
- Day 5 · Nov 4, 2026Mahogany Bay
- Day 6 · Nov 5, 2026Belize City
- Day 7 · Nov 6, 2026Cozumel
- Day 8 · Nov 7, 2026Fort Lauderdale
- Day 9 · Nov 8, 2026Philipsburg
- Day 10 · Nov 9, 2026St. John's
- Day 11 · Nov 10, 2026Roseau
- Day 12 · Nov 11, 2026Castries
- Day 13 · Nov 12, 2026Basseterre
- Day 14 · Nov 13, 2026St Thomas
- Day 15 · Nov 14, 2026RelaxAway Half Moon Cay
- Day 16 · Nov 15, 2026Fort Lauderdale
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Koningsdam
17-DAY CIRCLE HAWAII
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- HAWAII & TAHITI
- Nights
- 17
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 3, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Oct 4, 2026Hilo
- Day 3 · Oct 5, 2026Kahului
- Day 4 · Oct 6, 2026Nawiliwili
- Day 5 · Oct 7, 2026Honolulu
- Day 6 · Oct 8, 2026Kona
- Day 7 · Oct 9, 2026Avalon
- Day 8 · Oct 10, 2026San Diego
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
ms Rotterdam
October 31, 2026
10-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$1,649
Price / day
$165
Koningsdam
October 3, 2026
17-Night HAWAII & TAHITI Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$3,054
Price / day
$180
November 14, 2026
7-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from San Diego
From
$749
Price / day
$107
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Rotterdam
Average
$160 / day
VS
Koningsdam
Average
$144 / day
Koningsdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$144/day vs $160/day
About $16 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 Rotterdam if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Caribbean.
- Departing from Fort Lauderdale works for your plans.
Choose Koningsdam if…
- 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 HAWAII & TAHITI and PACIFIC COAST.
- Departing from Vancouver and San Diego 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 Rotterdam.
ms Rotterdam vs Koningsdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
5 years newer
Bigger
Koningsdam
99,836 GT
0% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Koningsdam
$144 / day
About $16 less per day
- ms Rotterdam is 5 years newer.
- Koningsdam is 0% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Rotterdam carries 18 more passengers.
- Koningsdam offers more space per passenger (37.7 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Rotterdam or Koningsdam?
ms Rotterdam is newer. It was built in 2021, while Koningsdam was built in 2016, making ms Rotterdam 5 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Rotterdam or Koningsdam?
Koningsdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,836 GT compared with ms Rotterdam at 99,500 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Rotterdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,668, compared with 2,650 for Koningsdam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Rotterdam or Koningsdam?
Koningsdam has the higher passenger space ratio at 37.7 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 Rotterdam or Koningsdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Koningsdam has the lower average starting price per day at $144 per day versus $160 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does ms Rotterdam sail?
The upcoming ms Rotterdam sailings currently listed cover Caribbean, departing from Fort Lauderdale.
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