Holland America Line
Koningsdam
- Cruises
- 45
- From
- $399
Ship comparison
Koningsdam vs Rotterdam
Holland America Line
Rotterdam
- Cruises
- 135
- From
- $699
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Koningsdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2016. Rotterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,668 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose Koningsdam if you want more culture, a lower starting fare or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Rotterdam for cultural (7.0 vs 4.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $399 (vs $699).
Choose Rotterdam if you want better-rated dining, better-rated entertainment or more adventure and nature: it outscores Koningsdam for dining (9.0 vs 7.0), entertainment (9.0 vs 8.0) and adventure & nature (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Koningsdam | Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 99,500 | 99,500 |
| Passengers | 2,650 | 2,668 |
| Crew | 1,025 | 1,025 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.5 (better) | 37.3 |
| Decks | 12 | 12 |
| Length | 935 ft | 984 ft |
| Beam | 115 ft | 115 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 45 | 135 |
| Upcoming sailings | 96 | 179 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 35 nights | 7 to 24 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $399 (better) | $699 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Koningsdam leads on 4 of the ten, Rotterdam on 3, with 3 level.
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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
45 cruises on sale, from $399.
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
135 cruises on sale, from $699.
Questions
Koningsdam or Rotterdam?
Which is bigger, Koningsdam or Rotterdam?
They are the same size, 99,500 gross tons each. Koningsdam carries 2,650 passengers and Rotterdam carries 2,668.
Which ship is newer, Koningsdam or Rotterdam?
Rotterdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2016 for Koningsdam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Koningsdam, with 37.5 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?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10.
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