Holland America Line
Eurodam
- Cruises
- 60
- From
- $129
Ship comparison
Eurodam vs Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line
Nieuw Amsterdam
- Cruises
- 87
- From
- $429
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Eurodam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,104 passengers, in service since 2008. Nieuw Amsterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,106 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose Eurodam if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $129 (vs $429).
Choose Nieuw Amsterdam if you want a more active cruise: it outscores Eurodam for active (5.5 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Eurodam | Nieuw Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 | 2010 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 86,273 | 86,700 |
| Passengers | 2,104 | 2,106 |
| Crew | 929 | 929 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.0 | 41.2 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 11 |
| Length | 936 ft | 936 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 105 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 60 | 87 |
| Upcoming sailings | 115 | 139 |
| Cruise lengths | 1–22 nights | 4–41 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $129 (better) | $429 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Eurodam leads on 3 of the ten, Nieuw Amsterdam on 3, with 4 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
Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America is perfect for people who enjoy a sophisticated and refined environment built on a long maritime heritage. Holland America has been transporting passengers around the world for more than 140 years.
Highlights
- Take in the fine art collection, including works by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
- Enjoy the spine tingling and extraordinary outdoor-view glass elevators.
- Work off some of the great meals at the largest gymnasium ever built for a Holland America Line ship.
- Learn the history! Nieuw Amsterdam IV continues the proud tradition of her name and evolution of Holland America Line's sophisticated mid-sized ships.
Sailing now
87 cruises on sale, from $429.
Questions
Eurodam or Nieuw Amsterdam?
Which is bigger, Eurodam or Nieuw Amsterdam?
Nieuw Amsterdam is bigger at 86,700 gross tons, against 86,273 gross tons for Eurodam. Eurodam carries 2,104 passengers and Nieuw Amsterdam carries 2,106.
Which ship is newer, Eurodam or Nieuw Amsterdam?
Nieuw Amsterdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2008 for Eurodam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Nieuw Amsterdam, with 41.2 gross tons per passenger against 41.0 on Eurodam. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers.
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 Nieuw Amsterdam.
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