Princess Cruises
Grand Princess
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $175
Ship comparison
Grand Princess vs Koningsdam
Holland America Line
Koningsdam
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Grand Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,590 passengers, in service since 1998. Koningsdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Grand Princess if you want a lower starting fare, a more family-friendly ship or a more active cruise: it outscores Koningsdam for family friendly (8.0 vs 6.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $175 (vs $399).
Choose Koningsdam if you want a newer ship, a better-rated spa and gym or more adventure and nature: it outscores Grand Princess for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 1998).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Grand Princess | Koningsdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 2016 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2011 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 109,000 | 99,500 |
| Passengers | 2,590 | 2,650 |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,025 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.1 (better) | 37.5 |
| Decks | 17 | 12 |
| Length | 935 ft | 935 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 115 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 78 | 47 |
| Upcoming sailings | 87 | 101 |
| Cruise lengths | 2–94 nights | 4–35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $175 (better) | $399 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Grand Princess leads on 3 of the ten, Koningsdam on 4, with 3 level.
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- Spa & fitness
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Princess Cruises
Grand Princess
Grand Princess continues to offer the signature service for which Princess Cruises is renowned. Along with Princess Cruises's signature features like Movies Under the Stars, the Italian-inspired Piazza and The Sanctuary, fresh venues onboard offer new ways to help you escape completely.
Highlights
- Age-appropriate options for kids and teens
- The Sanctuary, a relaxing oasis
- A variety of dining options, including Ultimate Balcony Dining
Sailing now
78 cruises on sale, from $175.
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
Grand Princess or Koningsdam?
Which is bigger, Grand Princess or Koningsdam?
Grand Princess is bigger at 109,000 gross tons, against 99,500 gross tons for Koningsdam. Grand Princess carries 2,590 passengers and Koningsdam carries 2,650.
Which ship is newer, Grand Princess or Koningsdam?
Koningsdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 1998 for Grand Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Grand Princess, with 42.1 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?
Grand Princess, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Koningsdam.
Which is better for families?
Grand Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 6.0 for Koningsdam.
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