September 13, 2026
14-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Rotterdam
From
$2,399
Price / day
$171
ms Rotterdam|Seabourn Encore
ms Rotterdam vs Seabourn Encore
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
4 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Rotterdam
$203 / day
$676 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Seabourn Encore
63.5 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam vs Seabourn Encore: Quick Comparison
ms Rotterdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2021, it is 4 years newer than Seabourn Encore, which entered service in 2017. ms Rotterdam is approximately 147% larger by gross tonnage at 99,500 GT. ms Rotterdam also carries 2,033 more passengers. ms Rotterdam has upcoming sailings in Europe, while Seabourn Encore has sailings in Alaska. 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 | Seabourn Encore |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2021Newer | 2017 |
| Gross Tonnage | 99,500 GT | 40,350 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,668 | 635 |
| Space per Passenger | 37.3 GT | 63.5 GT |
| Length | 296 m | 210 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Rotterdam vs Seabourn Encore
Age
ms Rotterdam was built in 2021, making it 4 years newer than Seabourn Encore, which was built in 2017.
Size
At 99,500 GT, ms Rotterdam is approximately 147% larger by gross tonnage than Seabourn Encore at 40,350 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam carries up to 2,668 passengers compared with 635 aboard Seabourn Encore, a difference of 2,033 passengers.
Passenger space
Seabourn Encore offers more space per passenger: 63.5 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 Seabourn Encore (Alaska) 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.
Seabourn Encore
7-Day Glaciers & Alaska Inside Passage
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- Alaska
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Ketchikan
- Day 5 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Sep 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 10, 2026Sitka
- Day 8 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Sep 12, 2026Hubbard Glacier
- Day 10 · Sep 13, 2026Inian Islands
- Day 11 · Sep 14, 2026Icy Strait Point
- Day 12 · Sep 15, 2026Haines
- Day 13 · Sep 16, 2026At Sea
- Day 14 · Sep 17, 2026Juneau
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
Seabourn Encore
September 4, 2026
7-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$6,598
Price / day
$943
September 11, 2026
7-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Juneau
From
$5,698
Price / day
$814
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Rotterdam
Average
$203 / day
VS
Seabourn Encore
Average
$879 / day
ms Rotterdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$203/day vs $879/day
About $676 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.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose Seabourn Encore 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 Alaska.
- Departing from Vancouver and Juneau works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Rotterdam.
ms Rotterdam vs Seabourn Encore: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
4 years newer
Bigger
ms Rotterdam
99,500 GT
147% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Rotterdam
$203 / day
About $676 less per day
- ms Rotterdam is 4 years newer.
- ms Rotterdam is 147% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Rotterdam carries 2,033 more passengers.
- Seabourn Encore offers more space per passenger (63.5 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Rotterdam or Seabourn Encore?
ms Rotterdam is newer. It was built in 2021, while Seabourn Encore was built in 2017, making ms Rotterdam 4 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Rotterdam or Seabourn Encore?
ms Rotterdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,500 GT compared with Seabourn Encore at 40,350 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Rotterdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,668, compared with 635 for Seabourn Encore.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Rotterdam or Seabourn Encore?
Seabourn Encore has the higher passenger space ratio at 63.5 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 Seabourn Encore?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Rotterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $203 per day versus $879 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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