Holland America Line
Koningsdam
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $399
Ship comparison
Koningsdam vs Noordam
Holland America Line
Noordam
- Cruises
- 46
- From
- $824
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Koningsdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2016. Noordam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 1,924 passengers, in service since 2006.
Choose Koningsdam if you want more of a party, a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores Noordam for party (6.0 vs 3.0) and active (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $399 (vs $824).
Noordam 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 | Noordam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2006 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 99,500 | 82,318 |
| Passengers | 2,650 | 1,924 |
| Crew | 1,025 | 800 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.5 | 42.8 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 11 |
| Length | 935 ft | 936 ft |
| Beam | 115 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 47 | 46 |
| Upcoming sailings | 99 | 81 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–35 nights | 7–69 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $399 (better) | $824 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Koningsdam leads on 5 of the ten, Noordam on 0, 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
47 cruises on sale, from $399.
Holland America Line
Noordam
Launched in 2006, ms Noordam became the newest member of Holland America's renowned Vista class ships.
Highlights
- Varied itineraries including Oceania and the South Pacific as well as the Panama Canal.
- Fine, curated classic and modern art; don't miss the great photography collection.
- Dining options are plentiful and you can even learn to cook or experience state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen offering interactive gourmet cooking lessons taught by Master Chefs or culinary guests
Sailing now
46 cruises on sale, from $824.
Questions
Koningsdam or Noordam?
Which is bigger, Koningsdam or Noordam?
Koningsdam is bigger at 99,500 gross tons, against 82,318 gross tons for Noordam. Koningsdam carries 2,650 passengers and Noordam carries 1,924.
Which ship is newer, Koningsdam or Noordam?
Koningsdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2006 for Noordam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Noordam, with 42.8 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?
Noordam, with one crew member for every 2.4 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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