October 31, 2026
21-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$3,224
Price / day
$154
ms Rotterdam|ms Nieuw Statendam
ms Rotterdam vs ms Nieuw Statendam
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
3 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Rotterdam
$160 / day
$80 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Nieuw Statendam
47.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam vs ms Nieuw Statendam: Quick Comparison
ms Rotterdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2021, it is 3 years newer than ms Nieuw Statendam, which entered service in 2018. ms Rotterdam also carries 562 more passengers. ms Rotterdam has upcoming sailings in Caribbean, while ms Nieuw Statendam has sailings in Europe. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Rotterdam 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 Nieuw Statendam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2021Newer | 2018 |
| Gross Tonnage | 99,500 GT | 99,500 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,668 | 2,106 |
| Space per Passenger | 37.3 GT | 47.2 GT |
| Length | 296 m | 299.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Rotterdam vs ms Nieuw Statendam
Age
ms Rotterdam was built in 2021, making it 3 years newer than ms Nieuw Statendam, which was built in 2018.
Passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam carries up to 2,668 passengers compared with 2,106 aboard ms Nieuw Statendam, a difference of 562 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Nieuw Statendam offers more space per passenger: 47.2 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 Nieuw Statendam (Europe) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Rotterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $160 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 Statendam
14-DAY CANARY ISLAND ENCHANTMENT WITH PORTUGAL
- Departure Port
- Dover
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Oct 2, 2026Dover
- Day 2 · Oct 3, 2026Rotterdam
- Day 3 · Oct 4, 2026Funchal
- Day 4 · Oct 5, 2026Santa Cruz de La Palma
- Day 5 · Oct 6, 2026Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Day 6 · Oct 7, 2026Las Palmas
- Day 7 · Oct 8, 2026Arrecife
- Day 8 · Oct 9, 2026Lisbon
- Day 9 · Oct 10, 2026Dover
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 Statendam
October 2, 2026
14-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Dover
From
$3,589
Price / day
$256
October 2, 2026
29-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Dover
From
$6,464
Price / day
$223
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Rotterdam
Average
$160 / day
VS
ms Nieuw Statendam
Average
$240 / day
ms Rotterdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$160/day vs $240/day
About $80 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.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose ms Nieuw Statendam 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 Europe.
- Departing from Dover works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Rotterdam.
ms Rotterdam vs ms Nieuw Statendam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
3 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
ms Rotterdam
$160 / day
About $80 less per day
- ms Rotterdam is 3 years newer.
- Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
- ms Rotterdam carries 562 more passengers.
- ms Nieuw Statendam offers more space per passenger (47.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Rotterdam or ms Nieuw Statendam?
ms Rotterdam is newer. It was built in 2021, while ms Nieuw Statendam was built in 2018, making ms Rotterdam 3 years newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Rotterdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,668, compared with 2,106 for ms Nieuw Statendam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Rotterdam or ms Nieuw Statendam?
ms Nieuw Statendam has the higher passenger space ratio at 47.2 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 Statendam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Rotterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $160 per day versus $240 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.
Where does ms Nieuw Statendam sail?
The upcoming ms Nieuw Statendam sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Dover.
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