Holland America Line
Eurodam
- Cruises
- 60
- From
- $129
Ship comparison
Eurodam vs Norwegian Sun
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sun
- Cruises
- 22
- From
- $959
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Eurodam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,104 passengers, in service since 2008. Norwegian Sun is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 1,936 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Eurodam if you want a lower starting fare, a more romantic trip or a newer ship: it outscores Norwegian Sun for romantic (6.8 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $129 (vs $959) and its maiden voyage was in 2008 (vs 2001).
Choose Norwegian Sun if you want more adventure and nature or more of a party: it outscores Eurodam for adventure & nature (8.0 vs 5.0) and party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Eurodam | Norwegian Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 (better) | 2001 |
| Gross tonnage | 86,273 | 78,309 |
| Passengers | 2,104 | 1,936 |
| Crew | 929 | 953 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.0 (better) | 40.4 |
| Decks | 11 | 13 |
| Length | 936 ft | 848 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 108 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 60 | 22 |
| Upcoming sailings | 115 | 38 |
| Cruise lengths | 1–22 nights | 7–21 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $129 (better) | $959 |
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, Norwegian Sun 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.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sun
The bright orange and yellow sun painted onto the side of this ship is just a glimpse into the bright, fun memories waiting to be made on board. Serving up a variety of dining venues, bars, lounges, entertainment, kid's activities and relaxation opportunities, Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sun is a hotspot for all travelers.
Highlights
- 16 global dining choices to suit your every mood
- Private balconies available in an Owner's Suite or Penthouse if you're looking for luxury
- Great entertainment in the Stardust Theater
Sailing now
22 cruises on sale, from $959.
Questions
Eurodam or Norwegian Sun?
Which is bigger, Eurodam or Norwegian Sun?
Eurodam is bigger at 86,273 gross tons, against 78,309 gross tons for Norwegian Sun. Eurodam carries 2,104 passengers and Norwegian Sun carries 1,936.
Which ship is newer, Eurodam or Norwegian Sun?
Eurodam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 2001 for Norwegian Sun.
Which has more space per passenger?
Eurodam, with 41.0 gross tons per passenger against 40.4 on Norwegian Sun. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Sun, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Eurodam.
Which is better for families?
Norwegian Sun scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10, against 6.2 for Eurodam.
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