October 31, 2026
21-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$3,224
Price / day
$154
ms Rotterdam|ms Nieuw Amsterdam
ms Rotterdam vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam
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
11 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
$39 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
92.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam: Quick Comparison
ms Rotterdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2021, it is 11 years newer than ms Nieuw Amsterdam, which entered service in 2010. ms Rotterdam is approximately 15% larger by gross tonnage at 99,500 GT. ms Rotterdam also carries 1,739 more passengers. ms Rotterdam has upcoming sailings in Caribbean, while ms Nieuw Amsterdam has sailings in PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover a similar region and trip length, so the price per day figures are reasonably close to like-for-like. 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 Nieuw Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2021Newer | 2010 |
| Gross Tonnage | 99,500 GT | 86,273 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,668 | 929 |
| Space per Passenger | 37.3 GT | 92.9 GT |
| Length | 296 m | 285.22 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Rotterdam vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Age
ms Rotterdam was built in 2021, making it 11 years newer than ms Nieuw Amsterdam, which was built in 2010.
Size
At 99,500 GT, ms Rotterdam is approximately 15% larger by gross tonnage than ms Nieuw Amsterdam at 86,273 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam carries up to 2,668 passengers compared with 929 aboard ms Nieuw Amsterdam, a difference of 1,739 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger: 92.9 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 and ms Nieuw Amsterdam cover a similar region and trip length.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $121 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 Nieuw Amsterdam
5-DAY PACIFIC COASTAL CRUISE
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- PACIFIC COAST
- Nights
- 5
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 27, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Sep 28, 2026San Francisco
- Day 3 · Sep 29, 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
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
September 27, 2026
5-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$399
Price / day
$80
October 18, 2026
21-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$3,394
Price / day
$162
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Rotterdam
Average
$160 / day
VS
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Average
$121 / day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam is currently 24% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$121/day vs $160/day
About $39 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown.
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 Nieuw Amsterdam 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 and Caribbean.
- Departing from Vancouver and Fort Lauderdale 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 Nieuw Amsterdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
11 years newer
Bigger
ms Rotterdam
99,500 GT
15% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
About $39 less per day
- ms Rotterdam is 11 years newer.
- ms Rotterdam is 15% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Rotterdam carries 1,739 more passengers.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger (92.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Rotterdam or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
ms Rotterdam is newer. It was built in 2021, while ms Nieuw Amsterdam was built in 2010, making ms Rotterdam 11 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Rotterdam or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
ms Rotterdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,500 GT compared with ms Nieuw Amsterdam at 86,273 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Rotterdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,668, compared with 929 for ms Nieuw Amsterdam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Rotterdam or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the higher passenger space ratio at 92.9 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 Nieuw Amsterdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $121 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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