Holland America Line
Rotterdam
- Cruises
- 141
- From
- $799
Ship comparison
Rotterdam vs Nieuw Amsterdam
Holland America Line
Nieuw Amsterdam
- Cruises
- 87
- From
- $429
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Rotterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,668 passengers, in service since 2021. Nieuw Amsterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,106 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose Rotterdam if you want more of a party, better-rated entertainment or a newer ship: it outscores Nieuw Amsterdam for party (6.0 vs 3.0) and entertainment (9.0 vs 7.1) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2010).
Choose Nieuw Amsterdam 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 $429 (vs $799).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Rotterdam | Nieuw Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2010 |
| Gross tonnage | 99,500 | 86,700 |
| Passengers | 2,668 | 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 | 37.3 | 41.2 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 11 |
| Length | 984 ft | 936 ft |
| Beam | 115 ft | 105 ft |
| Speed | — | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 141 | 87 |
| Upcoming sailings | 185 | 139 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–27 nights | 4–41 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $799 | $429 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Rotterdam leads on 6 of the ten, Nieuw Amsterdam on 3, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
141 cruises on sale, from $799.
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
87 cruises on sale, from $429.
Questions
Rotterdam or Nieuw Amsterdam?
Which is bigger, Rotterdam or Nieuw Amsterdam?
Rotterdam is bigger at 99,500 gross tons, against 86,700 gross tons for Nieuw Amsterdam. Rotterdam carries 2,668 passengers and Nieuw Amsterdam carries 2,106.
Which ship is newer, Rotterdam or Nieuw Amsterdam?
Rotterdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2010 for Nieuw Amsterdam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Nieuw Amsterdam, with 41.2 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?
Nieuw Amsterdam, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Rotterdam.
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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