September 13, 2026
14-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Rotterdam
From
$2,399
Price / day
$171
ms Rotterdam|Seabourn Ovation
ms Rotterdam vs Seabourn Ovation
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
$203 / day
$384 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Seabourn Ovation
69.3 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam vs Seabourn Ovation: Quick Comparison
ms Rotterdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2021, it is 3 years newer than Seabourn Ovation, which entered service in 2018. ms Rotterdam is approximately 138% larger by gross tonnage at 99,500 GT. ms Rotterdam also carries 2,064 more passengers. ms Rotterdam has upcoming sailings in Europe, while Seabourn Ovation has sailings in Canada & New England and Caribbean. 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 Ovation |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2021Newer | 2018 |
| Gross Tonnage | 99,500 GT | 41,865 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,668 | 604 |
| Space per Passenger | 37.3 GT | 69.3 GT |
| Length | 296 m | 210 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Rotterdam vs Seabourn Ovation
Age
ms Rotterdam was built in 2021, making it 3 years newer than Seabourn Ovation, which was built in 2018.
Size
At 99,500 GT, ms Rotterdam is approximately 138% larger by gross tonnage than Seabourn Ovation at 41,865 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam carries up to 2,668 passengers compared with 604 aboard Seabourn Ovation, a difference of 2,064 passengers.
Passenger space
Seabourn Ovation offers more space per passenger: 69.3 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 Ovation (Canada & New England and Caribbean) 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 Ovation
12-Day Canada & New England Fall Foliage
- Departure Port
- Montreal
- Region
- Canada & New England
- Nights
- 12
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 7, 2026Montreal
- Day 2 · Oct 8, 2026Quebec City
- Day 3 · Oct 9, 2026Saguenay
- Day 4 · Oct 10, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 5 · Oct 11, 2026Halifax
- Day 6 · Oct 12, 2026Portland
- Day 7 · Oct 13, 2026Boston
- Day 8 · Oct 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Oct 15, 2026Newport
- Day 10 · Oct 16, 2026New York
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 Ovation
October 7, 2026
12-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Montreal
From
$8,498
Price / day
$708
November 20, 2026
15-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$6,969
Price / day
$465
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Rotterdam
Average
$203 / day
VS
Seabourn Ovation
Average
$587 / day
ms Rotterdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$203/day vs $587/day
About $384 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 Ovation 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 Canada & New England and Caribbean.
- Departing from Montreal and Miami works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Rotterdam.
ms Rotterdam vs Seabourn Ovation: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
3 years newer
Bigger
ms Rotterdam
99,500 GT
138% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Rotterdam
$203 / day
About $384 less per day
- ms Rotterdam is 3 years newer.
- ms Rotterdam is 138% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Rotterdam carries 2,064 more passengers.
- Seabourn Ovation offers more space per passenger (69.3 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Rotterdam or Seabourn Ovation?
ms Rotterdam is newer. It was built in 2021, while Seabourn Ovation was built in 2018, making ms Rotterdam 3 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Rotterdam or Seabourn Ovation?
ms Rotterdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,500 GT compared with Seabourn Ovation at 41,865 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Rotterdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,668, compared with 604 for Seabourn Ovation.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Rotterdam or Seabourn Ovation?
Seabourn Ovation has the higher passenger space ratio at 69.3 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 Ovation?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Rotterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $203 per day versus $587 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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