October 31, 2026
21-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$3,224
Price / day
$154
ms Rotterdam|ms Eurodam
ms Rotterdam vs ms Eurodam
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
13 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Eurodam
$135 / day
$25 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Eurodam
41 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam vs ms Eurodam: Quick Comparison
ms Rotterdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2021, it is 13 years newer than ms Eurodam, which entered service in 2008. ms Rotterdam is approximately 15% larger by gross tonnage at 99,500 GT. ms Rotterdam also carries 564 more passengers. ms Rotterdam has upcoming sailings in Caribbean, while ms Eurodam has sailings in Panama Canal and PACIFIC COAST. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Eurodam 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 | ms Eurodam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2021Newer | 2008 |
| Gross Tonnage | 99,500 GT | 86,273 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,668 | 2,104 |
| Space per Passenger | 37.3 GT | 41 GT |
| Length | 296 m | 285.43 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Rotterdam vs ms Eurodam
Age
ms Rotterdam was built in 2021, making it 13 years newer than ms Eurodam, which was built in 2008.
Size
At 99,500 GT, ms Rotterdam is approximately 15% larger by gross tonnage than ms Eurodam at 86,273 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam carries up to 2,668 passengers compared with 2,104 aboard ms Eurodam, a difference of 564 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Eurodam offers more space per passenger: 41 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 ms Eurodam (Panama Canal and PACIFIC COAST) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Eurodam has the lower average starting price per day at $135 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.
ms Eurodam
20-DAY PANAMA CANAL
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- Panama Canal
- Nights
- 20
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 4, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Oct 5, 2026Santa Barbara
- Day 3 · Oct 6, 2026San Diego
- Day 4 · Oct 7, 2026Cabo San Lucas
- Day 5 · Oct 8, 2026Acapulco
- Day 6 · Oct 9, 2026Huatulco
- Day 7 · Oct 10, 2026Puerto Chiapas
- Day 8 · Oct 11, 2026Puerto Quetzal
- Day 9 · Oct 12, 2026Puntarenas
- Day 10 · Oct 13, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Oct 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 12 · Oct 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 13 · Oct 16, 2026Oranjestad
- Day 14 · Oct 17, 2026Fort Lauderdale
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
ms Eurodam
October 4, 2026
20-Night Panama Canal Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$3,639
Price / day
$182
October 4, 2026
4-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$349
Price / day
$87
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Rotterdam
Average
$160 / day
VS
ms Eurodam
Average
$135 / day
ms Eurodam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$135/day vs $160/day
About $25 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 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 Caribbean.
- Departing from Fort Lauderdale works for your plans.
Choose ms Eurodam if…
- 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 Panama Canal and PACIFIC COAST.
- Departing from Vancouver 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 ms Eurodam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
13 years newer
Bigger
ms Rotterdam
99,500 GT
15% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Eurodam
$135 / day
About $25 less per day
- ms Rotterdam is 13 years newer.
- ms Rotterdam is 15% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Rotterdam carries 564 more passengers.
- ms Eurodam offers more space per passenger (41 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Rotterdam or ms Eurodam?
ms Rotterdam is newer. It was built in 2021, while ms Eurodam was built in 2008, making ms Rotterdam 13 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Rotterdam or ms Eurodam?
ms Rotterdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,500 GT compared with ms Eurodam at 86,273 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Rotterdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,668, compared with 2,104 for ms Eurodam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Rotterdam or ms Eurodam?
ms Eurodam has the higher passenger space ratio at 41 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 ms Eurodam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Eurodam has the lower average starting price per day at $135 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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