September 19, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$1,809
Price / day
$258
Rotterdam Retired|ms Volendam
Rotterdam Retired vs ms Volendam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
ms Volendam
Built in 1999
2 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
Rotterdam Retired
47.1 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Rotterdam Retired vs ms Volendam: Quick Comparison
ms Volendam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 1999, it is 2 years newer than Rotterdam Retired, which entered service in 1997. Rotterdam Retired is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage at 62,000 GT. ms Volendam also carries 116 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 | Rotterdam Retired | ms Volendam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1997 | 1999Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 62,000 GT | 61,214 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,316 | 1,432 |
| Space per Passenger | 47.1 GT | 42.7 GT |
| Length | 237.5 m | 237.91 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Rotterdam Retired vs ms Volendam
Age
ms Volendam was built in 1999, making it 2 years newer than Rotterdam Retired, which was built in 1997.
Size
At 62,000 GT, Rotterdam Retired is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage than ms Volendam at 61,214 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Volendam carries up to 1,432 passengers compared with 1,316 aboard Rotterdam Retired, a difference of 116 passengers.
Passenger space
Rotterdam Retired offers more space per passenger: 47.1 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 Rotterdam Retired and ms Volendam (Canada & New England and Caribbean) 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
Rotterdam Retired
ms Volendam
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?
Rotterdam Retired
Average
$0 / day
VS
ms Volendam
Average
$226 / day
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Rotterdam Retired if…
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Volendam.
Choose ms Volendam if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Canada & New England and Caribbean.
- Departing from Boston and Fort Lauderdale works for your plans.
Rotterdam Retired vs ms Volendam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Volendam
Built in 1999
2 years newer
Bigger
Rotterdam Retired
62,000 GT
1% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- ms Volendam is 2 years newer.
- Rotterdam Retired is 1% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Volendam carries 116 more passengers.
- Rotterdam Retired offers more space per passenger (47.1 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Rotterdam Retired or ms Volendam?
ms Volendam is newer. It was built in 1999, while Rotterdam Retired was built in 1997, making ms Volendam 2 years newer.
Which is bigger, Rotterdam Retired or ms Volendam?
Rotterdam Retired is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 62,000 GT compared with ms Volendam at 61,214 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Volendam has a passenger capacity of approximately 1,432, compared with 1,316 for Rotterdam Retired.
Which ship is more spacious, Rotterdam Retired or ms Volendam?
Rotterdam Retired has the higher passenger space ratio at 47.1 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.
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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