Holland America Line
Nieuw Amsterdam
- Cruises
- 87
- From
- $429
Ship comparison
Nieuw Amsterdam vs Noordam
Holland America Line
Noordam
- Cruises
- 46
- From
- $824
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Nieuw Amsterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,106 passengers, in service since 2010. Noordam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 1,924 passengers, in service since 2005.
Choose Nieuw Amsterdam if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or a newer ship: it outscores Noordam for active (5.5 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $429 (vs $824) and its maiden voyage was in 2010 (vs 2005).
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.
| Nieuw Amsterdam | Noordam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 (better) | 2005 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 86,700 | 82,318 |
| Passengers | 2,106 | 1,924 |
| Crew | 929 | 800 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.2 | 42.8 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 11 |
| Length | 936 ft | 936 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 87 | 46 |
| Upcoming sailings | 139 | 81 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–41 nights | 7–69 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $429 (better) | $824 |
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 3 of the ten, Noordam on 0, with 7 level.
- Active
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- Dining
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- 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
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
Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam?
Which is bigger, Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam?
Nieuw Amsterdam is bigger at 86,700 gross tons, against 82,318 gross tons for Noordam. Nieuw Amsterdam carries 2,106 passengers and Noordam carries 1,924.
Which ship is newer, Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam?
Nieuw Amsterdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2005 for Noordam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Noordam, with 42.8 gross tons per passenger against 41.2 on Nieuw Amsterdam. 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 2.4 on Noordam.
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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