P&O Cruises
Arcadia
- Cruises
- 79
- From
- $458
Ship comparison
Arcadia vs Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line
Nieuw Amsterdam
- Cruises
- 81
- From
- $429
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Arcadia is a large P&O Cruises ship carrying 2,094 passengers. Nieuw Amsterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,106 passengers, in service since 2010. Arcadia has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Arcadia | Nieuw Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | P&O Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2010 |
| Gross tonnage | 84,342 | 86,700 |
| Passengers | 2,094 | 2,106 |
| Crew | — | 929 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | — | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.3 | 41.2 (better) |
| Decks | — | 11 |
| Length | 935 ft | 936 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 105 ft |
| Speed | — | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 79 | 81 |
| Upcoming sailings | 82 | 132 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 126 nights | 4 to 41 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $458 | $429 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Arcadia has no Bliss scores yet.
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P&O Cruises
Arcadia
Sailing now
79 cruises on sale, from $458.
Holland America Line
Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America is perfect for people who enjoy a sophisticated and refined environment built on a long maritime heritage. Holland America has been transporting passengers around the world for more than 140 years.
Highlights
- Take in the fine art collection, including works by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
- Enjoy the spine tingling and extraordinary outdoor-view glass elevators.
- Work off some of the great meals at the largest gymnasium ever built for a Holland America Line ship.
- Learn the history! Nieuw Amsterdam IV continues the proud tradition of her name and evolution of Holland America Line's sophisticated mid-sized ships.
Sailing now
81 cruises on sale, from $429.
Questions
Arcadia or Nieuw Amsterdam?
Which is bigger, Arcadia or Nieuw Amsterdam?
Nieuw Amsterdam is bigger at 86,700 gross tons, against 84,342 gross tons for Arcadia. Arcadia carries 2,094 passengers and Nieuw Amsterdam carries 2,106.
Which has more space per passenger?
Nieuw Amsterdam, with 41.2 gross tons per passenger against 40.3 on Arcadia. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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