Holland America Line
Koningsdam
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $399
Ship comparison
Koningsdam vs Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line
Queen Mary 2
- Cruises
- 143
- From
- $359
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Koningsdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2016. Queen Mary 2 is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,620 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Koningsdam if you want a more family-friendly ship, a newer ship or more of a party: it outscores Queen Mary 2 for family friendly (6.0 vs 4.0) and party (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 2004).
Choose Queen Mary 2 if you want more space per passenger, a better-rated spa and gym or more culture: it outscores Koningsdam for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 57.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 37.5).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Koningsdam | Queen Mary 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2004 |
| Gross tonnage | 99,500 | 151,400 |
| Passengers | 2,650 | 2,620 |
| Crew | 1,025 | 1,253 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.5 | 57.8 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 17 |
| Length | 935 ft | 1,132 ft |
| Beam | 115 ft | 148 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 35 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 47 | 143 |
| Upcoming sailings | 101 | 204 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–35 nights | 2–35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $399 | $359 (better) |
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, Queen Mary 2 on 3, with 4 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.
Cunard Line
Queen Mary 2
The ocean liner Queen Mary 2, flagship of the 184-year-old Cunard Line, embodies the grace and classic heritage of ships from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. She is the only ship in operation that retains a scheduled transatlantic service, from New York to England and back.
Highlights
- The planetarium shows
- Lectures by leading academics, scientists, politicians, entertainers and historians
- Canyon Ranch Spa and Thalassotherapy pool, if you can afford it
- The transatlantic crossings from New York to Southampton are really one of a kind.
Sailing now
143 cruises on sale, from $359.
Questions
Koningsdam or Queen Mary 2?
Which is bigger, Koningsdam or Queen Mary 2?
Queen Mary 2 is bigger at 151,400 gross tons, against 99,500 gross tons for Koningsdam. Koningsdam carries 2,650 passengers and Queen Mary 2 carries 2,620.
Which ship is newer, Koningsdam or Queen Mary 2?
Koningsdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2004 for Queen Mary 2.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Mary 2, with 57.8 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?
Queen Mary 2, with one crew member for every 2.1 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Koningsdam.
Which is better for families?
Koningsdam scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for Queen Mary 2.
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