Holland America Line
Koningsdam
- Cruises
- 45
- From
- $399
Ship comparison
Koningsdam vs Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line
Nieuw Amsterdam
- Cruises
- 81
- From
- $429
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Koningsdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2016. Nieuw Amsterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,106 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose Koningsdam if you want more of a party, a more romantic trip or a newer ship: it outscores Nieuw Amsterdam for party (6.0 vs 3.0) and romantic (8.5 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 2010).
Nieuw Amsterdam does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Koningsdam | Nieuw Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2010 |
| Gross tonnage | 99,500 | 86,700 |
| Passengers | 2,650 | 2,106 |
| Crew | 1,025 | 929 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.5 | 41.2 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 11 |
| Length | 935 ft | 936 ft |
| Beam | 115 ft | 105 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 45 | 81 |
| Upcoming sailings | 96 | 132 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 35 nights | 4 to 41 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $399 (better) | $429 |
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, Nieuw Amsterdam on 1, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America is perfect for people who enjoy a sophisticated and refined environment built on a long maritime heritage. Holland America has been transporting passengers around the world for more than 140 years.
Highlights
- Take in the fine art collection, including works by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
- Enjoy the spine tingling and extraordinary outdoor-view glass elevators.
- Work off some of the great meals at the largest gymnasium ever built for a Holland America Line ship.
- Learn the history! Nieuw Amsterdam IV continues the proud tradition of her name and evolution of Holland America Line's sophisticated mid-sized ships.
Sailing now
81 cruises on sale, from $429.
Questions
Koningsdam or Nieuw Amsterdam?
Which is bigger, Koningsdam or Nieuw Amsterdam?
Koningsdam is bigger at 99,500 gross tons, against 86,700 gross tons for Nieuw Amsterdam. Koningsdam carries 2,650 passengers and Nieuw Amsterdam carries 2,106.
Which ship is newer, Koningsdam or Nieuw Amsterdam?
Koningsdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2010 for Nieuw Amsterdam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Nieuw Amsterdam, with 41.2 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?
Nieuw Amsterdam, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Koningsdam.
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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