Holland America Line
Eurodam
- Cruises
- 60
- From
- $129
Ship comparison
Eurodam vs Queen Victoria
Cunard Line
Queen Victoria
- Cruises
- 81
- From
- $299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Eurodam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,104 passengers, in service since 2008. Queen Victoria is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 1,990 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Eurodam if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $129 (vs $299).
Choose Queen Victoria if you want a more active cruise, more of a party or a more romantic trip: it outscores Eurodam for active (6.0 vs 4.0), party (5.0 vs 3.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 6.8) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Eurodam | Queen Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 (better) | 2007 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 86,273 | 90,000 |
| Passengers | 2,104 | 1,990 |
| Crew | 929 | 981 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.0 | 45.2 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 16 |
| Length | 936 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 120 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 60 | 81 |
| Upcoming sailings | 115 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 1–22 nights | 2–111 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $129 (better) | $299 |
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, Queen Victoria on 6, with 2 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.
Cunard Line
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria joined the Cunard Line fleet in December 2007, making Victoria the second oldest of the cruise line's three ships alongside Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth. Like all of them, its decor and style draws heavily on the line's British roots and is inspired by the colors and shapes of the Art Deco era.
Highlights
- Enjoy the shows on board in one of the private boxes while being served champagne and desserts.
- Enjoy traditional afternoon tea with white-glove waiter service in the Queens Room Ballroom.
- Dance to a live band in the Queens Room, where gentleman dance hosts are available to partner with solo women travellers.
- Listen to lectures by leading authors, entertainers, celebrities, politicians and historians as part of the Cunard Insights Program.
Sailing now
81 cruises on sale, from $299.
Questions
Eurodam or Queen Victoria?
Which is bigger, Eurodam or Queen Victoria?
Queen Victoria is bigger at 90,000 gross tons, against 86,273 gross tons for Eurodam. Eurodam carries 2,104 passengers and Queen Victoria carries 1,990.
Which ship is newer, Eurodam or Queen Victoria?
Eurodam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 2007 for Queen Victoria.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Victoria, with 45.2 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?
Queen Victoria, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Eurodam.
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 Queen Victoria.
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