Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
- Cruises
- 116
- From
- $914
Ship comparison
Diamond Princess vs Nieuw Statendam
Holland America Line
Nieuw Statendam
- Cruises
- 189
- From
- $719
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Diamond Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2003. Nieuw Statendam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose Diamond Princess if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated entertainment or more crew per passenger: it outscores Nieuw Statendam for family friendly (8.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (7.8 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.2 passengers (vs 2.6).
Choose Nieuw Statendam if you want a newer ship, better-rated dining or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Diamond Princess for dining (8.0 vs 6.3) and spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2018 (vs 2003).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Diamond Princess | Nieuw Statendam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 | 2018 (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 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 116 | 189 |
| Upcoming sailings | 126 | 201 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–31 nights | 7–42 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $914 | $719 (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 2 of the ten, Nieuw Statendam on 6, 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
116 cruises on sale, from $914.
Holland America Line
Nieuw Statendam
The 2,650-passenger Nieuw Statendam from Holland America debuted in December 2018 as the second in the new Pinnacle class for the cruise line. The ship features several of the innovative venues that were introduced on sister ship Koningsdam as well as a few firsts, including a new specialty restaurant.
Sailing now
189 cruises on sale, from $719.
Questions
Diamond Princess or Nieuw Statendam?
Which is bigger, Diamond Princess or Nieuw Statendam?
Diamond Princess is bigger at 115,875 gross tons, against 99,500 gross tons for Nieuw Statendam. Diamond Princess carries 2,670 passengers and Nieuw Statendam carries 2,650.
Which ship is newer, Diamond Princess or Nieuw Statendam?
Nieuw Statendam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2003 for Diamond Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with 43.4 gross tons per passenger against 37.5 on Nieuw Statendam. 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 Nieuw Statendam.
Which is better for families?
Diamond Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Nieuw Statendam.
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