Holland America Line
Koningsdam
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $399
Ship comparison
Koningsdam vs Nieuw Statendam
Holland America Line
Nieuw Statendam
- Cruises
- 189
- From
- $719
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Koningsdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2016. Nieuw Statendam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose Koningsdam if you want better-rated entertainment, a lower starting fare or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Nieuw Statendam for entertainment (8.0 vs 5.0) and family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $399 (vs $719).
Choose Nieuw Statendam if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated dining or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Koningsdam for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0), dining (8.0 vs 7.0) and staterooms (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Koningsdam | Nieuw Statendam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 99,500 | 99,500 |
| Passengers | 2,650 | 2,650 |
| 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 | 37.5 |
| Decks | 12 | 12 |
| Length | 935 ft | 935 ft |
| Beam | 115 ft | 115 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 47 | 189 |
| Upcoming sailings | 101 | 201 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–35 nights | 7–42 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $399 (better) | $719 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Koningsdam leads on 3 of the ten, Nieuw Statendam on 4, with 3 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
47 cruises on sale, from $399.
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
Koningsdam or Nieuw Statendam?
Which is bigger, Koningsdam or Nieuw Statendam?
They are the same size, 99,500 gross tons each. Koningsdam carries 2,650 passengers and Nieuw Statendam carries 2,650.
Which ship is newer, Koningsdam or Nieuw Statendam?
Nieuw Statendam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2016 for Koningsdam.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 37.5 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Koningsdam scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Nieuw Statendam.
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