September 13, 2026
14-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Rotterdam
From
$2,399
Price / day
$171
ms Rotterdam|ms Eurodam
ms Rotterdam vs ms Eurodam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
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Newer Ship
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
13 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Eurodam
$93 / day
$110 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 Europe, while ms Eurodam has sailings in 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 (Europe) and ms Eurodam (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 $93 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
ms Rotterdam
14-DAY OKTOBERFEST & SCANDINAVIAN CAPITALS
- Departure Port
- Rotterdam
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 13, 2026Rotterdam
- Day 2 · Sep 14, 2026Oslo
- Day 3 · Sep 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 16, 2026Copenhagen
- Day 5 · Sep 17, 2026Warnemunde
- Day 6 · Sep 18, 2026Kiel
- Day 7 · Sep 19, 2026Ronne
- Day 8 · Sep 20, 2026Gdynia
- Day 9 · Sep 21, 2026Klaipeda
- Day 10 · Sep 22, 2026Riga
- Day 11 · Sep 23, 2026Aarhus
- Day 12 · Sep 24, 2026Rotterdam
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
ms Eurodam
1-DAY PACIFIC NORTHWEST CRUISE
- Departure Port
- Seattle
- Region
- PACIFIC COAST
- Nights
- 1
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 3, 2026Seattle
- Day 2 · Oct 4, 2026Vancouver
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
ms Rotterdam
September 27, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Rotterdam
From
$1,639
Price / day
$234
ms Eurodam
October 3, 2026
1-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Seattle
From
$99
Price / day
$99
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
$203 / day
VS
ms Eurodam
Average
$93 / day
ms Eurodam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$93/day vs $203/day
About $110 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 Europe.
- Departing from Rotterdam 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 PACIFIC COAST.
- Departing from Seattle and 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
$93 / day
About $110 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 $93 per day versus $203 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 Europe, departing from Rotterdam.
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