September 4, 2026
7-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$6,598
Price / day
$943
Seabourn Encore|ms Rotterdam
Seabourn Encore vs ms Rotterdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Seabourn Encore
Holland America Line
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Newer Ship
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
4 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Rotterdam
$203 / day
$676 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Seabourn Encore
63.5 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Seabourn Encore vs ms Rotterdam: Quick Comparison
ms Rotterdam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2021, it is 4 years newer than Seabourn Encore, which entered service in 2017. ms Rotterdam is approximately 147% larger by gross tonnage at 99,500 GT. ms Rotterdam also carries 2,033 more passengers. Seabourn Encore has upcoming sailings in Alaska, while ms Rotterdam has sailings in Europe. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2017 | 2021Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 40,350 GT | 99,500 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 635 | 2,668 |
| Space per Passenger | 63.5 GT | 37.3 GT |
| Length | 210 m | 296 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Seabourn Encore vs ms Rotterdam
Age
ms Rotterdam was built in 2021, making it 4 years newer than Seabourn Encore, which was built in 2017.
Size
At 99,500 GT, ms Rotterdam is approximately 147% larger by gross tonnage than Seabourn Encore at 40,350 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Rotterdam carries up to 2,668 passengers compared with 635 aboard Seabourn Encore, a difference of 2,033 passengers.
Passenger space
Seabourn Encore offers more space per passenger: 63.5 GT per guest, compared with 37.3 aboard ms Rotterdam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Seabourn Encore (Alaska) and ms Rotterdam (Europe) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Rotterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $203 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 Rotterdam
14-DAY OKTOBERFEST & SCANDINAVIAN CAPITALS
- Departure Port
- Rotterdam
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 13, 2026Rotterdam
- Day 2 · Sep 14, 2026Oslo
- Day 3 · Sep 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 16, 2026Copenhagen
- Day 5 · Sep 17, 2026Warnemunde
- Day 6 · Sep 18, 2026Kiel
- Day 7 · Sep 19, 2026Ronne
- Day 8 · Sep 20, 2026Gdynia
- Day 9 · Sep 21, 2026Klaipeda
- Day 10 · Sep 22, 2026Riga
- Day 11 · Sep 23, 2026Aarhus
- Day 12 · Sep 24, 2026Rotterdam
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 Rotterdam
September 13, 2026
14-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Rotterdam
From
$2,399
Price / day
$171
September 27, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Rotterdam
From
$1,639
Price / day
$234
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Seabourn Encore
Average
$879 / day
VS
ms Rotterdam
Average
$203 / day
ms Rotterdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$203/day vs $879/day
About $676 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 ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Alaska.
- Departing from Vancouver and Juneau works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Rotterdam.
Choose ms Rotterdam 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 Europe.
- Departing from Rotterdam works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Seabourn Encore vs ms Rotterdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Rotterdam
Built in 2021
4 years newer
Bigger
ms Rotterdam
99,500 GT
147% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
ms Rotterdam
$203 / day
About $676 less per day
- ms Rotterdam is 4 years newer.
- ms Rotterdam is 147% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Rotterdam carries 2,033 more passengers.
- Seabourn Encore offers more space per passenger (63.5 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Seabourn Encore or ms Rotterdam?
ms Rotterdam is newer. It was built in 2021, while Seabourn Encore was built in 2017, making ms Rotterdam 4 years newer.
Which is bigger, Seabourn Encore or ms Rotterdam?
ms Rotterdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,500 GT compared with Seabourn Encore at 40,350 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Rotterdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,668, compared with 635 for Seabourn Encore.
Which ship is more spacious, Seabourn Encore or ms Rotterdam?
Seabourn Encore has the higher passenger space ratio at 63.5 GT per passenger, versus 37.3 for ms Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Rotterdam has the lower average starting price per day at $203 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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