Holland America Line
Eurodam
- Cruises
- 59
- From
- $139
Ship comparison
Eurodam vs Noordam
Holland America Line
Noordam
- Cruises
- 44
- From
- $824
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Eurodam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,104 passengers, in service since 2008. Noordam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 1,924 passengers, in service since 2006.
Choose Eurodam if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $139 (vs $824).
Noordam does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Eurodam | Noordam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 (better) | 2006 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 86,273 | 82,318 |
| Passengers | 2,104 | 1,924 |
| Crew | 929 | 800 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.0 | 42.8 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 11 |
| Length | 936 ft | 936 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 59 | 44 |
| Upcoming sailings | 107 | 78 |
| Cruise lengths | 1 to 22 nights | 7 to 43 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $139 (better) | $824 |
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, Noordam on 0, with 7 level.
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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
59 cruises on sale, from $139.
Holland America Line
Noordam
Launched in 2006, ms Noordam became the newest member of Holland America's renowned Vista class ships.
Highlights
- Varied itineraries including Oceania and the South Pacific as well as the Panama Canal.
- Fine, curated classic and modern art; don't miss the great photography collection.
- Dining options are plentiful and you can even learn to cook or experience state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen offering interactive gourmet cooking lessons taught by Master Chefs or culinary guests
Sailing now
44 cruises on sale, from $824.
Questions
Eurodam or Noordam?
Which is bigger, Eurodam or Noordam?
Eurodam is bigger at 86,273 gross tons, against 82,318 gross tons for Noordam. Eurodam carries 2,104 passengers and Noordam carries 1,924.
Which ship is newer, Eurodam or Noordam?
Eurodam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 2006 for Noordam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Noordam, with 42.8 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?
Eurodam, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 2.4 on Noordam.
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 Noordam.
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