Holland America Line
Nieuw Amsterdam
- Cruises
- 87
- From
- $429
Ship comparison
Nieuw Amsterdam vs Nieuw Statendam
Holland America Line
Nieuw Statendam
- Cruises
- 189
- From
- $719
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Nieuw Amsterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,106 passengers, in service since 2010. Nieuw Statendam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose Nieuw Amsterdam if you want better-rated entertainment, a lower starting fare or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Nieuw Statendam for entertainment (7.1 vs 5.0) and family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $429 (vs $719).
Choose Nieuw Statendam if you want a more romantic trip, more of a party or a newer ship: it outscores Nieuw Amsterdam for romantic (9.0 vs 7.0) and party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2018 (vs 2010).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Nieuw Amsterdam | Nieuw Statendam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 86,700 | 99,500 |
| Passengers | 2,106 | 2,650 |
| Crew | 929 | 1,025 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.2 (better) | 37.5 |
| Decks | 11 | 12 |
| Length | 936 ft | 935 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 115 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 87 | 189 |
| Upcoming sailings | 139 | 201 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–41 nights | 7–42 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $429 (better) | $719 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Nieuw Amsterdam leads on 2 of the ten, Nieuw Statendam on 6, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
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
Nieuw Amsterdam or Nieuw Statendam?
Which is bigger, Nieuw Amsterdam or Nieuw Statendam?
Nieuw Statendam is bigger at 99,500 gross tons, against 86,700 gross tons for Nieuw Amsterdam. Nieuw Amsterdam carries 2,106 passengers and Nieuw Statendam carries 2,650.
Which ship is newer, Nieuw Amsterdam or Nieuw Statendam?
Nieuw Statendam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2010 for Nieuw Amsterdam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Nieuw Amsterdam, with 41.2 gross tons per passenger against 37.5 on Nieuw Statendam. 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 Nieuw Statendam.
Which is better for families?
Nieuw Amsterdam 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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