Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
- Cruises
- 101
- From
- $1,004
Ship comparison
Diamond Princess vs Rotterdam
Holland America Line
Rotterdam
- Cruises
- 135
- From
- $699
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Diamond Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2004. Rotterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,668 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose Diamond Princess if you want a more family-friendly ship, more culture or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Rotterdam for family friendly (8.0 vs 6.0), cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Rotterdam if you want better-rated dining, a newer ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Diamond Princess for dining (9.0 vs 6.3) and adventure & nature (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2004).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Diamond Princess | Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 | 2021 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 115,875 | 99,500 |
| Passengers | 2,670 | 2,668 |
| 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) | 37.3 |
| Decks | 13 | 12 |
| Length | 952 ft | 984 ft |
| Beam | 123 ft | 115 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 101 | 135 |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | 179 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 31 nights | 7 to 24 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,004 | $699 (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 4 of the ten, Rotterdam on 4, with 2 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
Rotterdam
Holland America Line's grand, inviting Rotterdam is more than a sister to Koningsdam and Nieuw Statendam, part of its Pinnacle class of ships. After its launch in July 2021, Rotterdam is now the august cruise line's flagship.
Sailing now
135 cruises on sale, from $699.
Questions
Diamond Princess or Rotterdam?
Which is bigger, Diamond Princess or Rotterdam?
Diamond Princess is bigger at 115,875 gross tons, against 99,500 gross tons for Rotterdam. Diamond Princess carries 2,670 passengers and Rotterdam carries 2,668.
Which ship is newer, Diamond Princess or Rotterdam?
Rotterdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2004 for Diamond Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with 43.4 gross tons per passenger against 37.3 on Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam.
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 Rotterdam.
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