Holland America Line
Noordam
- Cruises
- 46
- From
- $824
Ship comparison
Noordam vs Queen Victoria
Cunard Line
Queen Victoria
- Cruises
- 81
- From
- $299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Noordam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 1,924 passengers, in service since 2005. Queen Victoria is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 1,990 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Queen Victoria if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or more of a party: it outscores Noordam for active (6.0 vs 4.0) and party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $299 (vs $824).
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.
| Noordam | Queen Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2005 | 2007 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 82,318 | 90,000 |
| Passengers | 1,924 | 1,990 |
| Crew | 800 | 981 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 | 2.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 | 45.2 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 16 |
| Length | 936 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 120 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 46 | 81 |
| Upcoming sailings | 81 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–69 nights | 2–111 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $824 | $299 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Noordam leads on 0 of the ten, Queen Victoria on 6, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
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
Noordam or Queen Victoria?
Which is bigger, Noordam or Queen Victoria?
Queen Victoria is bigger at 90,000 gross tons, against 82,318 gross tons for Noordam. Noordam carries 1,924 passengers and Queen Victoria carries 1,990.
Which ship is newer, Noordam or Queen Victoria?
Queen Victoria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2007 against 2005 for Noordam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Victoria, with 45.2 gross tons per passenger against 42.8 on Noordam. 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 2.4 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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