Holland America Line
Noordam
- Cruises
- 44
- From
- $824
Ship comparison
Noordam vs Westerdam
Holland America Line
Westerdam
- Cruises
- 36
- From
- $769
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Noordam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 1,924 passengers, in service since 2006. Westerdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 1,916 passengers, in service since 2004.
On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Noordam | Westerdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 (better) | 2004 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 82,318 | 82,348 |
| Passengers | 1,924 | 1,916 |
| Crew | 800 | 817 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 | 2.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.8 | 43.0 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 11 |
| Length | 936 ft | 936 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 44 | 36 |
| Upcoming sailings | 78 | 77 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 43 nights | 7 to 49 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $824 | $769 (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 2 of the ten, Westerdam on 0, with 8 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
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- Dining
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- Family friendly
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- 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
44 cruises on sale, from $824.
Holland America Line
Westerdam
The ms Westerdam is the third in Holland America Line's series of Vista class ships. As such, it embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies such as its use of a diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system. Most staterooms have ocean views and many have private verandas.
Highlights
- Andy Warhol, Dutch classics and pre-Columbian and Ecuadorian art dazzle the senses on board.
- Learn to cook or pick up some new techniques at America's Culinary Arts Center Program
Sailing now
36 cruises on sale, from $769.
Questions
Noordam or Westerdam?
Which is bigger, Noordam or Westerdam?
Westerdam is bigger at 82,348 gross tons, against 82,318 gross tons for Noordam. Noordam carries 1,924 passengers and Westerdam carries 1,916.
Which ship is newer, Noordam or Westerdam?
Noordam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 2004 for Westerdam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Westerdam, with 43.0 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?
Westerdam, 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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