October 8, 2026
45-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from New York
From
$11,469
Price / day
$255
ms Volendam|ms Zuiderdam
ms Volendam vs ms Zuiderdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
ms Volendam
Holland America Line
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ms Zuiderdam
Holland America Line
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ms Zuiderdam
Built in 2002
3 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Volendam
$225 / day
$104 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Volendam
42.7 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Volendam vs ms Zuiderdam: Quick Comparison
ms Zuiderdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2002, it is 3 years newer than ms Volendam, which entered service in 1999. ms Zuiderdam is approximately 35% larger by gross tonnage at 82,820 GT. ms Zuiderdam also carries 956 more passengers. ms Volendam has upcoming sailings in Europe and Caribbean, while ms Zuiderdam has sailings in Canada & New England. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Volendam 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 Volendam | ms Zuiderdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1999 | 2002Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 61,214 GT | 82,820 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,432 | 2,388 |
| Space per Passenger | 42.7 GT | 34.7 GT |
| Length | 237.91 m | 285.42 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Volendam vs ms Zuiderdam
Age
ms Zuiderdam was built in 2002, making it 3 years newer than ms Volendam, which was built in 1999.
Size
At 82,820 GT, ms Zuiderdam is approximately 35% larger by gross tonnage than ms Volendam at 61,214 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Zuiderdam carries up to 2,388 passengers compared with 1,432 aboard ms Volendam, a difference of 956 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Volendam offers more space per passenger: 42.7 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 Volendam (Europe and Caribbean) and ms Zuiderdam (Canada & New England) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Volendam has the lower average starting price per day at $225 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
ms Volendam
45-DAY LEGENDARY ULTIMATE MEDITERRANEAN & ATLANTIC PASSAGE
- Departure Port
- New York
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 45
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Oct 8, 2026New York
- Day 2 · Oct 9, 2026Ponta Delgada
- Day 3 · Oct 10, 2026Lisbon
- Day 4 · Oct 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 5 · Oct 12, 2026Cartagena
- Day 6 · Oct 13, 2026Barcelona
- Day 7 · Oct 14, 2026Villefranche-sur-Mer
- Day 8 · Oct 15, 2026Livorno
- Day 9 · Oct 16, 2026Civitavecchia
- Day 10 · Oct 17, 2026Naples
- Day 11 · Oct 18, 2026Messina
- Day 12 · Oct 19, 2026Kerkira
- Day 13 · Oct 20, 2026Iraklion
- Day 14 · Oct 21, 2026Rhodes
- Day 15 · Oct 22, 2026Bodrum
- Day 16 · Oct 23, 2026Kusadasi
- Day 17 · Oct 24, 2026At Sea
- Day 18 · Oct 25, 2026Istanbul
- Day 19 · Oct 26, 2026Piraeus
- Day 20 · Oct 27, 2026Valletta
- Day 21 · Oct 28, 2026La Goulette
- Day 22 · Oct 29, 2026Malaga
- Day 23 · Oct 30, 2026Cadiz
- Day 24 · Oct 31, 2026Funchal
- Day 25 · Nov 1, 2026New York
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 Volendam
December 22, 2026
14-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$2,709
Price / day
$194
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 Volendam
Average
$225 / day
VS
ms Zuiderdam
Average
$329 / day
ms Volendam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$225/day vs $329/day
About $104 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 Volendam 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 and Caribbean.
- Departing from New York and Fort Lauderdale works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Zuiderdam.
Choose ms Zuiderdam 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 Canada & New England.
- Departing from Quebec City and Boston works for your plans.
ms Volendam vs ms Zuiderdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Zuiderdam
Built in 2002
3 years newer
Bigger
ms Zuiderdam
82,820 GT
35% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Volendam
$225 / day
About $104 less per day
- ms Zuiderdam is 3 years newer.
- ms Zuiderdam is 35% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Zuiderdam carries 956 more passengers.
- ms Volendam offers more space per passenger (42.7 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Volendam or ms Zuiderdam?
ms Zuiderdam is newer. It was built in 2002, while ms Volendam was built in 1999, making ms Zuiderdam 3 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Volendam or ms Zuiderdam?
ms Zuiderdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 82,820 GT compared with ms Volendam at 61,214 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Zuiderdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,388, compared with 1,432 for ms Volendam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Volendam or ms Zuiderdam?
ms Volendam has the higher passenger space ratio at 42.7 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 Volendam or ms Zuiderdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Volendam has the lower average starting price per day at $225 per day versus $329 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does ms Volendam sail?
The upcoming ms Volendam sailings currently listed cover Europe and Caribbean, departing from New York and Fort Lauderdale.
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