Holland America Line
Eurodam
- Cruises
- 60
- From
- $129
Ship comparison
Eurodam vs Koningsdam
Holland America Line
Koningsdam
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Eurodam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,104 passengers, in service since 2008. Koningsdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Eurodam if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $129 (vs $399).
Choose Koningsdam if you want more of a party, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores Eurodam for party (6.0 vs 3.0), active (6.0 vs 4.0) and romantic (8.5 vs 6.8) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Eurodam | Koningsdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 | 2016 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 86,273 | 99,500 |
| Passengers | 2,104 | 2,650 |
| Crew | 929 | 1,025 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.0 (better) | 37.5 |
| Decks | 11 | 12 |
| Length | 936 ft | 935 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 115 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 60 | 47 |
| Upcoming sailings | 113 | 99 |
| Cruise lengths | 1–22 nights | 4–35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $129 (better) | $399 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Eurodam leads on 2 of the ten, Koningsdam on 5, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Holland America Line
Eurodam
Continually ranking No. 1 among Holland America Line's ships based on passenger ratings, ms Eurodam offers travelers a stylish, sophisticated blend of the old and the new.
Highlights
- The chefs do an excellent job in all seven of the ship’s restaurants.
- The nightly entertainment is good, ranging from comedy to classical music.
- Room service at any time is included in your fare — great for a lazy morning at sea.
- Elevators are fast and efficient, making it easy to move about the ship.
Sailing now
60 cruises on sale, from $129.
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
47 cruises on sale, from $399.
Questions
Eurodam or Koningsdam?
Which is bigger, Eurodam or Koningsdam?
Koningsdam is bigger at 99,500 gross tons, against 86,273 gross tons for Eurodam. Eurodam carries 2,104 passengers and Koningsdam carries 2,650.
Which ship is newer, Eurodam or Koningsdam?
Koningsdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2008 for Eurodam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Eurodam, with 41.0 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?
Eurodam, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Koningsdam.
Which is better for families?
Eurodam scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.2 out of 10, against 6.0 for Koningsdam.
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