Holland America Line
Nieuw Amsterdam
- Cruises
- 87
- From
- $429
Ship comparison
Nieuw Amsterdam vs Oosterdam
Holland America Line
Oosterdam
- Cruises
- 86
- From
- $1,009
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Nieuw Amsterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,106 passengers, in service since 2010. Oosterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 1,916 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Nieuw Amsterdam if you want a lower starting fare, a newer ship or more culture: it outscores Oosterdam for cultural (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $429 (vs $1,009) and its maiden voyage was in 2010 (vs 2003).
Choose Oosterdam if you want more adventure and nature: it outscores Nieuw Amsterdam for adventure & nature (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Nieuw Amsterdam | Oosterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 (better) | 2003 |
| Gross tonnage | 86,700 | 82,305 |
| Passengers | 2,106 | 1,916 |
| Crew | 929 | 865 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.2 | 43.0 (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 | 86 |
| Upcoming sailings | 139 | 123 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–41 nights | 6–31 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $429 (better) | $1,009 |
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 4 of the ten, Oosterdam on 3, with 3 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
Oosterdam
Oosterdam, which made its maiden voyage in 2003, may not be the youngest belle at the ball, but she's anything but stodgy. On a recent sailing to Alaska, the 1,900-passenger ship felt comfortable and just modern enough for a weeklong journey filled with scenic wonders on shore and culinary and entertainment discoveries on board.
Highlights
- A waterford crystal globe displayed in a three-story atrium.
- Take a stroll on the full wraparound teak promenade deck with padded deck chairs.
- Hawaii, Oceania, Alaska or the Panama Canal... take your pick!
- Visit the Cigar Room reminiscent of a Victorian society club.
Sailing now
86 cruises on sale, from $1,009.
Questions
Nieuw Amsterdam or Oosterdam?
Which is bigger, Nieuw Amsterdam or Oosterdam?
Nieuw Amsterdam is bigger at 86,700 gross tons, against 82,305 gross tons for Oosterdam. Nieuw Amsterdam carries 2,106 passengers and Oosterdam carries 1,916.
Which ship is newer, Nieuw Amsterdam or Oosterdam?
Nieuw Amsterdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2003 for Oosterdam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Oosterdam, with 43.0 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?
Oosterdam, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Nieuw Amsterdam.
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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