September 4, 2026
7-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$6,598
Price / day
$943
Seabourn Encore|ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Seabourn Encore vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Seabourn Encore
Holland America Line
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Newer Ship
Seabourn Encore
Built in 2017
7 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
$758 less per day
More Spacious Ship
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
92.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Seabourn Encore vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam: Quick Comparison
Seabourn Encore is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2017, it is 7 years newer than ms Nieuw Amsterdam, which entered service in 2010. ms Nieuw Amsterdam is approximately 114% larger by gross tonnage at 86,273 GT. ms Nieuw Amsterdam also carries 294 more passengers. Seabourn Encore has upcoming sailings in Alaska, while ms Nieuw Amsterdam has sailings in PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam 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 | Seabourn Encore | ms Nieuw Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2017Newer | 2010 |
| Gross Tonnage | 40,350 GT | 86,273 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 635 | 929 |
| Space per Passenger | 63.5 GT | 92.9 GT |
| Length | 210 m | 285.22 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Seabourn Encore vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Age
Seabourn Encore was built in 2017, making it 7 years newer than ms Nieuw Amsterdam, which was built in 2010.
Size
At 86,273 GT, ms Nieuw Amsterdam is approximately 114% larger by gross tonnage than Seabourn Encore at 40,350 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Nieuw Amsterdam carries up to 929 passengers compared with 635 aboard Seabourn Encore, a difference of 294 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger: 92.9 GT per guest, compared with 63.5 aboard Seabourn Encore. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Seabourn Encore (Alaska) and ms Nieuw Amsterdam (PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $121 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Seabourn Encore
7-Day Glaciers & Alaska Inside Passage
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- Alaska
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Ketchikan
- Day 5 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Sep 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 10, 2026Sitka
- Day 8 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Sep 12, 2026Hubbard Glacier
- Day 10 · Sep 13, 2026Inian Islands
- Day 11 · Sep 14, 2026Icy Strait Point
- Day 12 · Sep 15, 2026Haines
- Day 13 · Sep 16, 2026At Sea
- Day 14 · Sep 17, 2026Juneau
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
5-DAY PACIFIC COASTAL CRUISE
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- PACIFIC COAST
- Nights
- 5
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 27, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Sep 28, 2026San Francisco
- Day 3 · Sep 29, 2026San Diego
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Seabourn Encore
September 11, 2026
7-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Juneau
From
$5,698
Price / day
$814
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
September 27, 2026
5-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$399
Price / day
$80
October 18, 2026
21-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Fort Lauderdale
From
$3,394
Price / day
$162
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Seabourn Encore
Average
$879 / day
VS
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Average
$121 / day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$121/day vs $879/day
About $758 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 Seabourn Encore if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Alaska.
- Departing from Vancouver and Juneau works for your plans.
Choose ms Nieuw Amsterdam if…
- 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 PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean.
- Departing from Vancouver 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 Seabourn Encore.
Seabourn Encore vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Seabourn Encore
Built in 2017
7 years newer
Bigger
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
86,273 GT
114% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
$121 / day
About $758 less per day
- Seabourn Encore is 7 years newer.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam is 114% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam carries 294 more passengers.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger (92.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Seabourn Encore or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
Seabourn Encore is newer. It was built in 2017, while ms Nieuw Amsterdam was built in 2010, making Seabourn Encore 7 years newer.
Which is bigger, Seabourn Encore or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 86,273 GT compared with Seabourn Encore at 40,350 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 929, compared with 635 for Seabourn Encore.
Which ship is more spacious, Seabourn Encore or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the higher passenger space ratio at 92.9 GT per passenger, versus 63.5 for Seabourn Encore. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Seabourn Encore or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $121 per day versus $879 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Seabourn Encore sail?
The upcoming Seabourn Encore sailings currently listed cover Alaska, departing from Vancouver and Juneau.
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