March 14, 2027
14-Night AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Auckland
From
$3,909
Price / day
$279
Veendam|ms Noordam
Veendam vs ms Noordam
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Veendam
Holland America Line
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Newer Ship
ms Noordam
Built in 2006
10 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
ms Noordam
43.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Veendam vs ms Noordam: Quick Comparison
ms Noordam is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2006, it is 10 years newer than Veendam, which entered service in 1996. ms Noordam is approximately 45% larger by gross tonnage at 82,897 GT. ms Noordam also carries 568 more passengers. ms Noordam has upcoming sailings in AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC. 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 | Veendam | ms Noordam |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1996 | 2006Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 57,092 GT | 82,897 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,350 | 1,918 |
| Space per Passenger | 42.3 GT | 43.2 GT |
| Length | 220 m | 285 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Veendam vs ms Noordam
Age
ms Noordam was built in 2006, making it 10 years newer than Veendam, which was built in 1996.
Size
At 82,897 GT, ms Noordam is approximately 45% larger by gross tonnage than Veendam at 57,092 GT.
Passenger capacity
ms Noordam carries up to 1,918 passengers compared with 1,350 aboard Veendam, a difference of 568 passengers.
Passenger space
ms Noordam offers more space per passenger: 43.2 GT per guest, compared with 42.3 aboard Veendam. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Veendam and ms Noordam (AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
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ms Noordam
14-DAY AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
- Departure Port
- Auckland
- Region
- AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Mar 14, 2027Auckland
- Day 2 · Mar 15, 2027Tauranga
- Day 3 · Mar 16, 2027Napier
- Day 4 · Mar 17, 2027Wellington
- Day 5 · Mar 18, 2027Picton
- Day 6 · Mar 19, 2027Lyttelton
- Day 7 · Mar 20, 2027Port Chalmers
- Day 8 · Mar 21, 2027At Sea
- Day 9 · Mar 22, 2027Hobart
- Day 10 · Mar 23, 2027Melbourne
- Day 11 · Mar 24, 2027Sydney
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Veendam
ms Noordam
March 28, 2027
29-Night AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC Cruise
Departing from Sydney
From
$5,384
Price / day
$186
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Veendam
Average
$0 / day
VS
ms Noordam
Average
$233 / day
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Veendam if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Noordam.
Choose ms Noordam 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 value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC.
- Departing from Auckland and Sydney works for your plans.
Veendam vs ms Noordam: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Noordam
Built in 2006
10 years newer
Bigger
ms Noordam
82,897 GT
45% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- ms Noordam is 10 years newer.
- ms Noordam is 45% larger by gross tonnage.
- ms Noordam carries 568 more passengers.
- ms Noordam offers more space per passenger (43.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Veendam or ms Noordam?
ms Noordam is newer. It was built in 2006, while Veendam was built in 1996, making ms Noordam 10 years newer.
Which is bigger, Veendam or ms Noordam?
ms Noordam is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 82,897 GT compared with Veendam at 57,092 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Noordam has a passenger capacity of approximately 1,918, compared with 1,350 for Veendam.
Which ship is more spacious, Veendam or ms Noordam?
ms Noordam has the higher passenger space ratio at 43.2 GT per passenger, versus 42.3 for Veendam. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Where does ms Noordam sail?
The upcoming ms Noordam sailings currently listed cover AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC, departing from Auckland and Sydney.
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