P&O Cruises
Aurora
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $397
Ship comparison
Aurora vs Oosterdam
Holland America Line
Oosterdam
- Cruises
- 75
- From
- $894
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Aurora is a large P&O Cruises ship carrying 1,874 passengers. Oosterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 1,916 passengers, in service since 2003. Aurora has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Aurora if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $397 (vs $894).
Oosterdam does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Aurora | Oosterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | P&O Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2003 |
| Gross tonnage | 76,152 | 82,305 |
| Passengers | 1,874 | 1,916 |
| Crew | — | 865 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | — | 2.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.6 | 43.0 (better) |
| Decks | — | 11 |
| Length | 886 ft | 936 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | — | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 42 | 75 |
| Upcoming sailings | 53 | 112 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 75 nights | 6 to 31 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $397 (better) | $894 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Aurora has no Bliss scores yet.
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- Spa & fitness
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P&O Cruises
Aurora
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale, from $397.
Holland America Line
Oosterdam
Oosterdam, which made its maiden voyage in 2003, may not be the youngest belle at the ball, but she's anything but stodgy. On a recent sailing to Alaska, the 1,900-passenger ship felt comfortable and just modern enough for a weeklong journey filled with scenic wonders on shore and culinary and entertainment discoveries on board.
Highlights
- A waterford crystal globe displayed in a three-story atrium.
- Take a stroll on the full wraparound teak promenade deck with padded deck chairs.
- Hawaii, Oceania, Alaska or the Panama Canal... take your pick!
- Visit the Cigar Room reminiscent of a Victorian society club.
Sailing now
75 cruises on sale, from $894.
Questions
Aurora or Oosterdam?
Which is bigger, Aurora or Oosterdam?
Oosterdam is bigger at 82,305 gross tons, against 76,152 gross tons for Aurora. Aurora carries 1,874 passengers and Oosterdam carries 1,916.
Which has more space per passenger?
Oosterdam, with 43.0 gross tons per passenger against 40.6 on Aurora. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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