October 4, 2026
4-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$609
Price / day
$152
MS Zaandam|ms Volendam
MS Zaandam vs ms Volendam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
MS Zaandam
Built in 2000
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
MS Zaandam
$159 / day
$66 less per day
More Spacious Ship
MS Zaandam
42.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
MS Zaandam vs ms Volendam: Quick Comparison
MS Zaandam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2000, it is 1 year newer than ms Volendam, which entered service in 1999. MS Zaandam is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage at 61,396 GT. MS Zaandam has upcoming sailings in PACIFIC COAST and Mexico, while ms Volendam has sailings in Europe and Caribbean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, MS Zaandam 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 Zaandam | ms Volendam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2000Newer | 1999 |
| Gross Tonnage | 61,396 GT | 61,214 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,432 | 1,432 |
| Space per Passenger | 42.9 GT | 42.7 GT |
| Length | 237 m | 237.91 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | 716 | — |
Key Differences: MS Zaandam vs ms Volendam
Age
MS Zaandam was built in 2000, making it 1 year newer than ms Volendam, which was built in 1999.
Size
At 61,396 GT, MS Zaandam is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage than ms Volendam at 61,214 GT.
Passenger space
MS Zaandam offers more space per passenger: 42.9 GT per guest, compared with 42.7 aboard ms Volendam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for MS Zaandam (PACIFIC COAST and Mexico) and ms Volendam (Europe and Caribbean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, MS Zaandam has the lower average starting price per day at $159 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
MS Zaandam
4-DAY PACIFIC COASTAL CRUISE
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- PACIFIC COAST
- Nights
- 4
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 4, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Oct 5, 2026San Diego
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
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.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
MS Zaandam
December 7, 2026
12-Night Mexico Cruise
Departing from San Diego
From
$1,979
Price / day
$165
ms Volendam
October 8, 2026
45-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from New York
From
$11,469
Price / day
$255
December 22, 2026
14-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$2,709
Price / day
$194
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
MS Zaandam
Average
$159 / day
VS
ms Volendam
Average
$225 / day
MS Zaandam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$159/day vs $225/day
About $66 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 Zaandam if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in PACIFIC COAST and Mexico.
- Departing from Vancouver and San Diego works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose ms Volendam if…
- You want to sail in Europe and Caribbean.
- Departing from New York and Fort Lauderdale works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MS Zaandam.
MS Zaandam vs ms Volendam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
MS Zaandam
Built in 2000
1 year newer
Bigger
MS Zaandam
61,396 GT
0% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
MS Zaandam
$159 / day
About $66 less per day
- MS Zaandam is 1 year newer.
- MS Zaandam is 0% larger by gross tonnage.
- Both ships carry the same number of passengers.
- MS Zaandam offers more space per passenger (42.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, MS Zaandam or ms Volendam?
MS Zaandam is newer. It was built in 2000, while ms Volendam was built in 1999, making MS Zaandam 1 year newer.
Which is bigger, MS Zaandam or ms Volendam?
MS Zaandam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 61,396 GT compared with ms Volendam at 61,214 GT.
Which ship is more spacious, MS Zaandam or ms Volendam?
MS Zaandam has the higher passenger space ratio at 42.9 GT per passenger, versus 42.7 for ms Volendam. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, MS Zaandam or ms Volendam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, MS Zaandam has the lower average starting price per day at $159 per day versus $225 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does MS Zaandam sail?
The upcoming MS Zaandam sailings currently listed cover PACIFIC COAST and Mexico, departing from Vancouver and San Diego.
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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