Princess Cruises
Grand Princess
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $175
Ship comparison
Grand Princess vs Nieuw Statendam
Holland America Line
Nieuw Statendam
- Cruises
- 189
- From
- $719
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Grand Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,590 passengers, in service since 1998. Nieuw Statendam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose Grand Princess if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated entertainment or a lower starting fare: it outscores Nieuw Statendam for family friendly (8.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $175 (vs $719).
Choose Nieuw Statendam if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a newer ship or a more romantic trip: it outscores Grand Princess for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 6.0) and romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2018 (vs 1998).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Grand Princess | Nieuw Statendam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 2018 (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 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 78 | 189 |
| Upcoming sailings | 87 | 201 |
| Cruise lengths | 2–94 nights | 7–42 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $175 (better) | $719 |
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, Nieuw Statendam on 5, with 1 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
Nieuw Statendam
The 2,650-passenger Nieuw Statendam from Holland America debuted in December 2018 as the second in the new Pinnacle class for the cruise line. The ship features several of the innovative venues that were introduced on sister ship Koningsdam as well as a few firsts, including a new specialty restaurant.
Sailing now
189 cruises on sale, from $719.
Questions
Grand Princess or Nieuw Statendam?
Which is bigger, Grand Princess or Nieuw Statendam?
Grand Princess is bigger at 109,000 gross tons, against 99,500 gross tons for Nieuw Statendam. Grand Princess carries 2,590 passengers and Nieuw Statendam carries 2,650.
Which ship is newer, Grand Princess or Nieuw Statendam?
Nieuw Statendam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 1998 for Grand Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Grand Princess, with 42.1 gross tons per passenger against 37.5 on Nieuw Statendam. 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 Nieuw Statendam.
Which is better for families?
Grand Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Nieuw Statendam.
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