October 7, 2026
12-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Montreal
From
$8,498
Price / day
$708
Seabourn Ovation|Koningsdam
Seabourn Ovation vs Koningsdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Seabourn Ovation
Holland America Line
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Newer Ship
Seabourn Ovation
Built in 2018
2 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Koningsdam
$144 / day
$443 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Seabourn Ovation
69.3 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Seabourn Ovation vs Koningsdam: Quick Comparison
Seabourn Ovation is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2018, it is 2 years newer than Koningsdam, which entered service in 2016. Koningsdam is approximately 138% larger by gross tonnage at 99,836 GT. Koningsdam also carries 2,046 more passengers. Seabourn Ovation has upcoming sailings in Canada & New England and Caribbean, while Koningsdam has sailings in HAWAII & TAHITI and PACIFIC COAST. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Koningsdam 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 Ovation | Koningsdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2018Newer | 2016 |
| Gross Tonnage | 41,865 GT | 99,836 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 604 | 2,650 |
| Space per Passenger | 69.3 GT | 37.7 GT |
| Length | 210 m | 296 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | 1,025 |
Key Differences: Seabourn Ovation vs Koningsdam
Age
Seabourn Ovation was built in 2018, making it 2 years newer than Koningsdam, which was built in 2016.
Size
At 99,836 GT, Koningsdam is approximately 138% larger by gross tonnage than Seabourn Ovation at 41,865 GT.
Passenger capacity
Koningsdam carries up to 2,650 passengers compared with 604 aboard Seabourn Ovation, a difference of 2,046 passengers.
Passenger space
Seabourn Ovation offers more space per passenger: 69.3 GT per guest, compared with 37.7 aboard Koningsdam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Seabourn Ovation (Canada & New England and Caribbean) and Koningsdam (HAWAII & TAHITI and PACIFIC COAST) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Koningsdam has the lower average starting price per day at $144 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Seabourn Ovation
12-Day Canada & New England Fall Foliage
- Departure Port
- Montreal
- Region
- Canada & New England
- Nights
- 12
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 7, 2026Montreal
- Day 2 · Oct 8, 2026Quebec City
- Day 3 · Oct 9, 2026Saguenay
- Day 4 · Oct 10, 2026Charlottetown
- Day 5 · Oct 11, 2026Halifax
- Day 6 · Oct 12, 2026Portland
- Day 7 · Oct 13, 2026Boston
- Day 8 · Oct 14, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Oct 15, 2026Newport
- Day 10 · Oct 16, 2026New York
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Koningsdam
17-DAY CIRCLE HAWAII
- Departure Port
- Vancouver
- Region
- HAWAII & TAHITI
- Nights
- 17
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 3, 2026Vancouver
- Day 2 · Oct 4, 2026Hilo
- Day 3 · Oct 5, 2026Kahului
- Day 4 · Oct 6, 2026Nawiliwili
- Day 5 · Oct 7, 2026Honolulu
- Day 6 · Oct 8, 2026Kona
- Day 7 · Oct 9, 2026Avalon
- Day 8 · Oct 10, 2026San Diego
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Seabourn Ovation
November 20, 2026
15-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$6,969
Price / day
$465
Koningsdam
October 3, 2026
17-Night HAWAII & TAHITI Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$3,054
Price / day
$180
November 14, 2026
7-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from San Diego
From
$749
Price / day
$107
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Seabourn Ovation
Average
$587 / day
VS
Koningsdam
Average
$144 / day
Koningsdam has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$144/day vs $587/day
About $443 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 Ovation if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- 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 Canada & New England and Caribbean.
- Departing from Montreal and Miami works for your plans.
Choose Koningsdam if…
- 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 HAWAII & TAHITI and PACIFIC COAST.
- Departing from Vancouver and San Diego 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 Ovation.
Seabourn Ovation vs Koningsdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Seabourn Ovation
Built in 2018
2 years newer
Bigger
Koningsdam
99,836 GT
138% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Koningsdam
$144 / day
About $443 less per day
- Seabourn Ovation is 2 years newer.
- Koningsdam is 138% larger by gross tonnage.
- Koningsdam carries 2,046 more passengers.
- Seabourn Ovation offers more space per passenger (69.3 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Seabourn Ovation or Koningsdam?
Seabourn Ovation is newer. It was built in 2018, while Koningsdam was built in 2016, making Seabourn Ovation 2 years newer.
Which is bigger, Seabourn Ovation or Koningsdam?
Koningsdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 99,836 GT compared with Seabourn Ovation at 41,865 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Koningsdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,650, compared with 604 for Seabourn Ovation.
Which ship is more spacious, Seabourn Ovation or Koningsdam?
Seabourn Ovation has the higher passenger space ratio at 69.3 GT per passenger, versus 37.7 for Koningsdam. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Seabourn Ovation or Koningsdam?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Koningsdam has the lower average starting price per day at $144 per day versus $587 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Seabourn Ovation sail?
The upcoming Seabourn Ovation sailings currently listed cover Canada & New England and Caribbean, departing from Montreal and Miami.
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