September 19, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$1,809
Price / day
$258
ms Volendam|Veendam
ms Volendam vs Veendam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
ms Volendam
Built in 1999
3 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
ms Volendam
42.7 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
ms Volendam vs Veendam: Quick Comparison
ms Volendam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 1999, it is 3 years newer than Veendam, which entered service in 1996. ms Volendam is approximately 7% larger by gross tonnage at 61,214 GT. ms Volendam also carries 82 more passengers. ms Volendam has upcoming sailings in Canada & New England and Caribbean. 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 | Veendam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1999Newer | 1996 |
| Gross Tonnage | 61,214 GT | 57,092 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,432 | 1,350 |
| Space per Passenger | 42.7 GT | 42.3 GT |
| Length | 237.91 m | 220 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Volendam vs Veendam
Age
ms Volendam was built in 1999, making it 3 years newer than Veendam, which was built in 1996.
Size
At 61,214 GT, ms Volendam is approximately 7% larger by gross tonnage than Veendam at 57,092 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Volendam carries up to 1,432 passengers compared with 1,350 aboard Veendam, a difference of 82 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Volendam offers more space per passenger: 42.7 GT per guest, compared with 42.3 aboard Veendam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for ms Volendam (Canada & New England and Caribbean) and Veendam currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Compare Ports of Call
ms Volendam
7-DAY CANADA & NEW ENGLAND: MAINE, MARITIMES & MONTREAL
- Departure Port
- Boston
- Region
- Canada & New England
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 19, 2026Boston
- Day 2 · Sep 20, 2026Eastport
- Day 3 · Sep 21, 2026Halifax
- Day 4 · Sep 22, 2026Sydney
- Day 5 · Sep 23, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 6 · Sep 24, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 25, 2026Quebec City
- Day 8 · Sep 26, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Sep 27, 2026Montreal
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
Veendam
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Volendam
Average
$226 / day
VS
Veendam
Average
$0 / day
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose ms Volendam 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 Canada & New England and Caribbean.
- Departing from Boston and Fort Lauderdale works for your plans.
Choose Veendam if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Volendam.
ms Volendam vs Veendam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Volendam
Built in 1999
3 years newer
Bigger
ms Volendam
61,214 GT
7% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- ms Volendam is 3 years newer.
- ms Volendam is 7% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Volendam carries 82 more passengers.
- ms Volendam offers more space per passenger (42.7 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Volendam or Veendam?
ms Volendam is newer. It was built in 1999, while Veendam was built in 1996, making ms Volendam 3 years newer.
Which is bigger, ms Volendam or Veendam?
ms Volendam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 61,214 GT compared with Veendam at 57,092 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Volendam has a passenger capacity of approximately 1,432, compared with 1,350 for Veendam.
Which ship is more spacious, ms Volendam or Veendam?
ms Volendam has the higher passenger space ratio at 42.7 GT per passenger, versus 42.3 for Veendam. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Where does ms Volendam sail?
The upcoming ms Volendam sailings currently listed cover Canada & New England and Caribbean, departing from Boston and Fort Lauderdale.
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