Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
- Cruises
- 101
- From
- $1,004
Ship comparison
Diamond Princess vs Koningsdam
Holland America Line
Koningsdam
- Cruises
- 45
- From
- $399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Diamond Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2004. Koningsdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Diamond Princess if you want a more family-friendly ship, more crew per passenger or more space per passenger: it outscores Koningsdam for family friendly (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has a crew member for every 2.2 passengers (vs 2.6) and it has 43.4 gross tons per passenger (vs 37.5).
Choose Koningsdam if you want a lower starting fare, a newer ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Diamond Princess for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $399 (vs $1,004) and its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 2004).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Diamond Princess | Koningsdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 | 2016 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 115,875 | 99,500 |
| Passengers | 2,670 | 2,650 |
| Crew | 1,238 | 1,025 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.4 (better) | 37.5 |
| Decks | 13 | 12 |
| Length | 952 ft | 935 ft |
| Beam | 123 ft | 115 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 101 | 45 |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | 96 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 31 nights | 4 to 35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,004 | $399 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Diamond Princess leads on 1 of the ten, Koningsdam on 6, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
Diamond Princess from Princess Cruises is a true East-meets-West experience. A bit more subdued than most cruise ships, Diamond Princess is a blend of Asian culture, with women wearing kimonos on formal nights, and the Western carefree attitudes of Australians and New Zealanders.
Highlights
- Four pools
- Eight whirlpool spas
- Five main dining rooms
- Indulge in a hot stone massage at the renowned Lotus Spa
Sailing now
101 cruises on sale, from $1,004.
Holland America Line
Koningsdam
Launched in April 2016, ms Koningsdam from Holland America Line helped usher in the new Pinnacle class of ships for the venerable cruise line. The 2,650-passenger ship is the first in more than a century to bear the name Koningsdam (pronounced CONE-ings-dam, not CON), which honors Willem-Alexander, the first king of the Netherlands.
Highlights
- Billboard Onboard features Top 50 music for passengers
- Hands-on kitchen in the Culinary Arts Center
Sailing now
45 cruises on sale, from $399.
Questions
Diamond Princess or Koningsdam?
Which is bigger, Diamond Princess or Koningsdam?
Diamond Princess is bigger at 115,875 gross tons, against 99,500 gross tons for Koningsdam. Diamond Princess carries 2,670 passengers and Koningsdam carries 2,650.
Which ship is newer, Diamond Princess or Koningsdam?
Koningsdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2004 for Diamond Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with 43.4 gross tons per passenger against 37.5 on Koningsdam. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Koningsdam.
Which is better for families?
Diamond Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 6.0 for Koningsdam.
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