September 13, 2026
14-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Rotterdam
From
$2,399
Price / day
$171
ms Rotterdam|ms Zuiderdam
ms Rotterdam vs ms Zuiderdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
ms Rotterdam
Holland America Line
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ms Zuiderdam
Holland America Line
Check prices on CruiseDirectNewer Ship
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
19 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Rotterdam
$203 / day
$126 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Rotterdam
37.3 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam vs ms Zuiderdam: Quick Comparison
ms Rotterdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2021, it is 19 years newer than ms Zuiderdam, which entered service in 2002. ms Rotterdam is approximately 20% larger by gross tonnage at 99,500 GT. ms Rotterdam also carries 280 more passengers. ms Rotterdam has upcoming sailings in Europe, while ms Zuiderdam has sailings in Canada & New England. 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 Zuiderdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2021Newer | 2002 |
| Gross Tonnage | 99,500 GT | 82,820 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,668 | 2,388 |
| Space per Passenger | 37.3 GT | 34.7 GT |
| Length | 296 m | 285.42 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Rotterdam vs ms Zuiderdam
Age
ms Rotterdam was built in 2021, making it 19 years newer than ms Zuiderdam, which was built in 2002.
Size
At 99,500 GT, ms Rotterdam is approximately 20% larger by gross tonnage than ms Zuiderdam at 82,820 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam carries up to 2,668 passengers compared with 2,388 aboard ms Zuiderdam, a difference of 280 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Rotterdam offers more space per passenger: 37.3 GT per guest, compared with 34.7 aboard ms Zuiderdam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for ms Rotterdam (Europe) and ms Zuiderdam (Canada & New England) 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 $203 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 Zuiderdam
7-DAY CANADA & NEW ENGLAND: UNESCO SITES & QUEBECOIS NIGHTS
- Departure Port
- Quebec City
- Region
- Canada & New England
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 12, 2026Quebec City
- Day 2 · Sep 13, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 15, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 5 · Sep 16, 2026Sydney
- Day 6 · Sep 17, 2026Halifax
- Day 7 · Sep 18, 2026Portland
- Day 8 · Sep 19, 2026Boston
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 Zuiderdam
September 12, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Quebec City
From
$2,639
Price / day
$377
September 19, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$1,959
Price / day
$280
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Rotterdam
Average
$203 / day
VS
ms Zuiderdam
Average
$329 / day
ms Rotterdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$203/day vs $329/day
About $126 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 value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Europe.
- Departing from Rotterdam works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose ms Zuiderdam if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Canada & New England.
- Departing from Quebec City and Boston works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Rotterdam.
ms Rotterdam vs ms Zuiderdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
19 years newer
Bigger
ms Rotterdam
99,500 GT
20% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Rotterdam
$203 / day
About $126 less per day
- ms Rotterdam is 19 years newer.
- ms Rotterdam is 20% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Rotterdam carries 280 more passengers.
- ms Rotterdam offers more space per passenger (37.3 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Rotterdam or ms Zuiderdam?
ms Rotterdam is newer. It was built in 2021, while ms Zuiderdam was built in 2002, making ms Rotterdam 19 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Rotterdam or ms Zuiderdam?
ms Rotterdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,500 GT compared with ms Zuiderdam at 82,820 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Rotterdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,668, compared with 2,388 for ms Zuiderdam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Rotterdam or ms Zuiderdam?
ms Rotterdam has the higher passenger space ratio at 37.3 GT per passenger, versus 34.7 for ms Zuiderdam. 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 Zuiderdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Rotterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $203 per day versus $329 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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