October 31, 2026
21-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$3,224
Price / day
$154
ms Rotterdam|Westerdam
ms Rotterdam vs Westerdam
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
17 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Rotterdam
$160 / day
$78 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Westerdam
42.1 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam vs Westerdam: Quick Comparison
ms Rotterdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2021, it is 17 years newer than Westerdam, which entered service in 2004. ms Rotterdam is approximately 20% larger by gross tonnage at 99,500 GT. ms Rotterdam also carries 700 more passengers. ms Rotterdam has upcoming sailings in Caribbean, while Westerdam has sailings in Asia. 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 | Westerdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2021Newer | 2004 |
| Gross Tonnage | 99,500 GT | 82,862 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,668 | 1,968 |
| Space per Passenger | 37.3 GT | 42.1 GT |
| Length | 296 m | 285 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Rotterdam vs Westerdam
Age
ms Rotterdam was built in 2021, making it 17 years newer than Westerdam, which was built in 2004.
Size
At 99,500 GT, ms Rotterdam is approximately 20% larger by gross tonnage than Westerdam at 82,862 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam carries up to 2,668 passengers compared with 1,968 aboard Westerdam, a difference of 700 passengers.
Passenger space
Westerdam offers more space per passenger: 42.1 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 Westerdam (Asia) 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.
Westerdam
14-DAY FAR EAST DISCOVERY HOLIDAY
- Departure Port
- Hong Kong
- Region
- Asia
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Dec 20, 2026Hong Kong
- Day 2 · Dec 21, 2026Halong Bay
- Day 3 · Dec 22, 2026Da Nang
- Day 4 · Dec 23, 2026Phu My
- Day 5 · Dec 24, 2026Sihanoukville
- Day 6 · Dec 25, 2026Laem Chabang
- Day 7 · Dec 26, 2026Nathon
- Day 8 · Dec 27, 2026Singapore
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
Westerdam
December 20, 2026
14-Night Asia Cruise
Departing from Hong Kong
From
$3,359
Price / day
$240
January 3, 2027
42-Night Asia Cruise
Departing from Singapore
From
$9,904
Price / day
$236
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Rotterdam
Average
$160 / day
VS
Westerdam
Average
$238 / day
ms Rotterdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$160/day vs $238/day
About $78 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 Caribbean.
- Departing from Fort Lauderdale works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose Westerdam 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 Asia.
- Departing from Hong Kong and Singapore works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Rotterdam.
ms Rotterdam vs Westerdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
17 years newer
Bigger
ms Rotterdam
99,500 GT
20% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Rotterdam
$160 / day
About $78 less per day
- ms Rotterdam is 17 years newer.
- ms Rotterdam is 20% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Rotterdam carries 700 more passengers.
- Westerdam offers more space per passenger (42.1 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Rotterdam or Westerdam?
ms Rotterdam is newer. It was built in 2021, while Westerdam was built in 2004, making ms Rotterdam 17 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Rotterdam or Westerdam?
ms Rotterdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,500 GT compared with Westerdam at 82,862 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Rotterdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,668, compared with 1,968 for Westerdam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Rotterdam or Westerdam?
Westerdam has the higher passenger space ratio at 42.1 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 Westerdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Rotterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $160 per day versus $238 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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