Cunard Line
Queen Victoria
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $309
Ship comparison
Queen Victoria vs Westerdam
Holland America Line
Westerdam
- Cruises
- 36
- From
- $769
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Queen Victoria is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 1,990 passengers, in service since 2007. Westerdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 1,916 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Queen Victoria if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or more of a party: it outscores Westerdam for active (6.0 vs 4.0) and party (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $309 (vs $769).
Westerdam 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.
| Queen Victoria | Westerdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Cunard Line | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2007 (better) | 2004 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2017 | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 90,000 | 82,348 |
| Passengers | 1,990 | 1,916 |
| Crew | 981 | 817 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.0 (better) | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 45.2 (better) | 43.0 |
| Decks | 16 | 11 |
| Length | 964 ft | 936 ft |
| Beam | 120 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 78 | 36 |
| Upcoming sailings | 81 | 77 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 111 nights | 7 to 49 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $309 (better) | $769 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Queen Victoria leads on 6 of the ten, Westerdam on 0, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
78 cruises on sale, from $309.
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
Queen Victoria or Westerdam?
Which is bigger, Queen Victoria or Westerdam?
Queen Victoria is bigger at 90,000 gross tons, against 82,348 gross tons for Westerdam. Queen Victoria carries 1,990 passengers and Westerdam carries 1,916.
Which ship is newer, Queen Victoria or Westerdam?
Queen Victoria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2007 against 2004 for Westerdam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Victoria, with 45.2 gross tons per passenger against 43.0 on Westerdam. 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 Westerdam.
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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