Holland America Line
Nieuw Statendam
- Cruises
- 189
- From
- $719
Ship comparison
Nieuw Statendam vs Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line
Queen Mary 2
- Cruises
- 143
- From
- $359
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Nieuw Statendam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2018. Queen Mary 2 is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,620 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Nieuw Statendam if you want a newer ship, a more family-friendly ship or a more romantic trip: it outscores Queen Mary 2 for family friendly (5.0 vs 4.0) and romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2018 (vs 2004).
Choose Queen Mary 2 if you want better-rated entertainment, more space per passenger or a lower starting fare: it outscores Nieuw Statendam for entertainment (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 57.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 37.5) and its cruises start from $359 (vs $719).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Nieuw Statendam | Queen Mary 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2004 |
| Gross tonnage | 99,500 | 151,400 |
| Passengers | 2,650 | 2,620 |
| Crew | 1,025 | 1,253 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.5 | 57.8 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 17 |
| Length | 935 ft | 1,132 ft |
| Beam | 115 ft | 148 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 35 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 189 | 143 |
| Upcoming sailings | 201 | 204 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–42 nights | 2–35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $719 | $359 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Nieuw Statendam leads on 4 of the ten, Queen Mary 2 on 2, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Cunard Line
Queen Mary 2
The ocean liner Queen Mary 2, flagship of the 184-year-old Cunard Line, embodies the grace and classic heritage of ships from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. She is the only ship in operation that retains a scheduled transatlantic service, from New York to England and back.
Highlights
- The planetarium shows
- Lectures by leading academics, scientists, politicians, entertainers and historians
- Canyon Ranch Spa and Thalassotherapy pool, if you can afford it
- The transatlantic crossings from New York to Southampton are really one of a kind.
Sailing now
143 cruises on sale, from $359.
Questions
Nieuw Statendam or Queen Mary 2?
Which is bigger, Nieuw Statendam or Queen Mary 2?
Queen Mary 2 is bigger at 151,400 gross tons, against 99,500 gross tons for Nieuw Statendam. Nieuw Statendam carries 2,650 passengers and Queen Mary 2 carries 2,620.
Which ship is newer, Nieuw Statendam or Queen Mary 2?
Nieuw Statendam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2004 for Queen Mary 2.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Mary 2, with 57.8 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?
Queen Mary 2, with one crew member for every 2.1 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Nieuw Statendam.
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 Queen Mary 2.
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