P&O Cruises
Aurora
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $397
Ship comparison
Aurora vs Westerdam
Holland America Line
Westerdam
- Cruises
- 36
- From
- $769
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Aurora is a large P&O Cruises ship carrying 1,874 passengers. Westerdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 1,916 passengers, in service since 2004. 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 $769).
Westerdam 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 | Westerdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | P&O Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2004 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 76,152 | 82,348 |
| Passengers | 1,874 | 1,916 |
| Crew | — | 817 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | — | 2.3 |
| 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 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 42 | 36 |
| Upcoming sailings | 53 | 77 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 75 nights | 7 to 49 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $397 (better) | $769 |
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.
- Active
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- Cultural
- Dining
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- Family friendly
- Party
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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
Westerdam
The ms Westerdam is the third in Holland America Line's series of Vista class ships. As such, it embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies such as its use of a diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system. Most staterooms have ocean views and many have private verandas.
Highlights
- Andy Warhol, Dutch classics and pre-Columbian and Ecuadorian art dazzle the senses on board.
- Learn to cook or pick up some new techniques at America's Culinary Arts Center Program
Sailing now
36 cruises on sale, from $769.
Questions
Aurora or Westerdam?
Which is bigger, Aurora or Westerdam?
Westerdam is bigger at 82,348 gross tons, against 76,152 gross tons for Aurora. Aurora carries 1,874 passengers and Westerdam carries 1,916.
Which has more space per passenger?
Westerdam, 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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