Holland America Line
Nieuw Amsterdam
- Cruises
- 87
- From
- $429
Ship comparison
Nieuw Amsterdam vs Queen Victoria
Cunard Line
Queen Victoria
- Cruises
- 81
- From
- $299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Nieuw Amsterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,106 passengers, in service since 2010. Queen Victoria is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 1,990 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Queen Victoria if you want more of a party, a more romantic trip or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Nieuw Amsterdam for party (5.0 vs 3.0), romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and entertainment (8.1 vs 7.1) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Nieuw Amsterdam 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 | Queen Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 (better) | 2007 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 86,700 | 90,000 |
| Passengers | 2,106 | 1,990 |
| Crew | 929 | 981 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.2 | 45.2 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 16 |
| Length | 936 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 120 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 87 | 81 |
| Upcoming sailings | 139 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–41 nights | 2–111 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $429 | $299 (better) |
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 0 of the ten, Queen Victoria on 5, with 5 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.
Cunard Line
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria joined the Cunard Line fleet in December 2007, making Victoria the second oldest of the cruise line's three ships alongside Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth. Like all of them, its decor and style draws heavily on the line's British roots and is inspired by the colors and shapes of the Art Deco era.
Highlights
- Enjoy the shows on board in one of the private boxes while being served champagne and desserts.
- Enjoy traditional afternoon tea with white-glove waiter service in the Queens Room Ballroom.
- Dance to a live band in the Queens Room, where gentleman dance hosts are available to partner with solo women travellers.
- Listen to lectures by leading authors, entertainers, celebrities, politicians and historians as part of the Cunard Insights Program.
Sailing now
81 cruises on sale, from $299.
Questions
Nieuw Amsterdam or Queen Victoria?
Which is bigger, Nieuw Amsterdam or Queen Victoria?
Queen Victoria is bigger at 90,000 gross tons, against 86,700 gross tons for Nieuw Amsterdam. Nieuw Amsterdam carries 2,106 passengers and Queen Victoria carries 1,990.
Which ship is newer, Nieuw Amsterdam or Queen Victoria?
Nieuw Amsterdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2007 for Queen Victoria.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Victoria, with 45.2 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?
Queen Victoria, with one crew member for every 2.0 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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