September 27, 2026
5-Night PACIFIC COAST Cruise
Departing from Vancouver
From
$399
Price / day
$80
Seabourn Sojourn|ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Seabourn Sojourn vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
92.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Seabourn Sojourn vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam: Quick Comparison
Seabourn Sojourn and ms Nieuw Amsterdam both entered service in 2010. ms Nieuw Amsterdam is approximately 166% larger by gross tonnage at 86,273 GT. ms Nieuw Amsterdam also carries 479 more passengers. ms Nieuw Amsterdam has upcoming sailings in PACIFIC COAST 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 | Seabourn Sojourn | ms Nieuw Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2010 | 2010 |
| Gross Tonnage | 32,477 GT | 86,273 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 450 | 929 |
| Space per Passenger | 72.2 GT | 92.9 GT |
| Length | 198.19 m | 285.22 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Seabourn Sojourn vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Age
Seabourn Sojourn and ms Nieuw Amsterdam were both built in 2010.
Size
At 86,273 GT, ms Nieuw Amsterdam is approximately 166% larger by gross tonnage than Seabourn Sojourn at 32,477 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Nieuw Amsterdam carries up to 929 passengers compared with 450 aboard Seabourn Sojourn, a difference of 479 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger: 92.9 GT per guest, compared with 72.2 aboard Seabourn Sojourn. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Seabourn Sojourn and ms Nieuw Amsterdam (PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Compare Ports of Call
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 Sojourn
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
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 Sojourn
Average
$0 / day
VS
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Average
$121 / day
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Seabourn Sojourn if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
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.
Seabourn Sojourn vs ms Nieuw Amsterdam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Both ships are the same
Bigger
ms Nieuw Amsterdam
86,273 GT
166% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- Both ships were built in 2010.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam is 166% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam carries 479 more passengers.
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam offers more space per passenger (92.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Seabourn Sojourn or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 86,273 GT compared with Seabourn Sojourn at 32,477 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has a passenger capacity of approximately 929, compared with 450 for Seabourn Sojourn.
Which ship is more spacious, Seabourn Sojourn or ms Nieuw Amsterdam?
ms Nieuw Amsterdam has the higher passenger space ratio at 92.9 GT per passenger, versus 72.2 for Seabourn Sojourn. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Where does ms Nieuw Amsterdam sail?
The upcoming ms Nieuw Amsterdam sailings currently listed cover PACIFIC COAST and Caribbean, departing from Vancouver and Fort Lauderdale.
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