MSC Cruises
MSC Poesia
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $424
Ship comparison
MSC Poesia vs Nieuw Statendam
Holland America Line
Nieuw Statendam
- Cruises
- 189
- From
- $719
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Poesia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 2,550 passengers, in service since 2007. Nieuw Statendam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose MSC Poesia if you want a lower starting fare or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Nieuw Statendam for entertainment (6.2 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $424 (vs $719).
Choose Nieuw Statendam if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated dining or a newer ship: it outscores MSC Poesia for romantic (9.0 vs 5.0) and dining (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2018 (vs 2007).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Poesia | Nieuw Statendam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2007 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 93,300 | 99,500 |
| Passengers | 2,550 | 2,650 |
| Crew | 987 | 1,025 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.6 | 37.5 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 12 |
| Length | 964 ft | 935 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 115 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 47 | 189 |
| Upcoming sailings | 110 | 201 |
| Cruise lengths | 5–29 nights | 7–42 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $424 (better) | $719 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Poesia leads on 1 of the ten, Nieuw Statendam on 8, with 1 level.
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- Entertainment
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- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
MSC Cruises
MSC Poesia
Poetry is like the sea, lulling with gentle swells and stirring the emotions. Just as poetry brings pleasure, MSC Poesia from MSC Cruises introduces a new dimension of enjoyment on the high seas with all the eloquence of a finely crafted poem.
Highlights
- Find inner peace, or at least fruitful contemplation in the onboard Zen garden
- 16 bars, 4 jacuzzis and a giant state of the art theater!
- MSC Poesia is an eco-friendly ship dedicated to creating a green and natural ambiance on board with waterfalls, bridges, gardens and plenty of balcony space to view the stars and the horizon.
Sailing now
47 cruises on sale, from $424.
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
MSC Poesia or Nieuw Statendam?
Which is bigger, MSC Poesia or Nieuw Statendam?
Nieuw Statendam is bigger at 99,500 gross tons, against 93,300 gross tons for MSC Poesia. MSC Poesia carries 2,550 passengers and Nieuw Statendam carries 2,650.
Which ship is newer, MSC Poesia or Nieuw Statendam?
Nieuw Statendam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2007 for MSC Poesia.
Which has more space per passenger?
Nieuw Statendam, with 37.5 gross tons per passenger against 36.6 on MSC Poesia. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Nieuw Statendam scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 5.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for MSC Poesia.
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