Princess Cruises
Grand Princess
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $175
Ship comparison
Grand Princess vs Rotterdam
Holland America Line
Rotterdam
- Cruises
- 141
- From
- $799
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Grand Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,590 passengers, in service since 1998. Rotterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,668 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose Grand Princess if you want more culture, a lower starting fare or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Rotterdam for cultural (8.0 vs 4.0) and family friendly (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $175 (vs $799).
Choose Rotterdam if you want a newer ship, better-rated dining or more adventure and nature: it outscores Grand Princess for dining (9.0 vs 7.0) and adventure & nature (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 1998).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Grand Princess | Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 2021 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2011 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 109,000 | 99,500 |
| Passengers | 2,590 | 2,668 |
| 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) | 37.3 |
| Decks | 17 | 12 |
| Length | 935 ft | 984 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 115 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 78 | 141 |
| Upcoming sailings | 87 | 185 |
| Cruise lengths | 2–94 nights | 7–27 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $175 (better) | $799 |
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 4 of the ten, Rotterdam on 5, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
Rotterdam
Holland America Line's grand, inviting Rotterdam is more than a sister to Koningsdam and Nieuw Statendam, part of its Pinnacle class of ships. After its launch in July 2021, Rotterdam is now the august cruise line's flagship.
Sailing now
141 cruises on sale, from $799.
Questions
Grand Princess or Rotterdam?
Which is bigger, Grand Princess or Rotterdam?
Grand Princess is bigger at 109,000 gross tons, against 99,500 gross tons for Rotterdam. Grand Princess carries 2,590 passengers and Rotterdam carries 2,668.
Which ship is newer, Grand Princess or Rotterdam?
Rotterdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 1998 for Grand Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Grand Princess, with 42.1 gross tons per passenger against 37.3 on Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam.
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 Rotterdam.
Still deciding?
Tell us what matters and we will match the sailing
Send your dates, budget and who is travelling, and our partner travel agency will come back to you about Grand Princess, Rotterdam or a ship that suits you better.