Cunard Line
Queen Victoria
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $309
Ship comparison
Queen Victoria vs Zuiderdam
Holland America Line
Zuiderdam
- Cruises
- 111
- From
- $429
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Queen Victoria is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 1,990 passengers, in service since 2007. Zuiderdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 1,916 passengers, in service since 2002.
Choose Queen Victoria if you want a more active cruise, more of a party or a more romantic trip: it outscores Zuiderdam for active (6.0 vs 4.0), party (5.0 vs 3.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 6.8) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Zuiderdam 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 | Zuiderdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Cunard Line | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2007 (better) | 2002 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2017 | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 90,000 | 82,305 |
| 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 | 15 |
| Length | 964 ft | 936 ft |
| Beam | 120 ft | 105 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 78 | 111 |
| Upcoming sailings | 81 | 128 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 111 nights | 4 to 28 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $309 (better) | $429 |
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, Zuiderdam 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
Zuiderdam
The first ship in Holland America's Vista class series, the ms Zuiderdam uses the latest industry and environmental technologies, such as her use of a diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system.
Highlights
- The Waterford crystal seahorse greets visitors and introduces them to the art throughout the ship.
- The Lido Deck pool offers a retractable roof for colder days, along with a large polar bear statue to keep you company.
- The Greenhouse Spa offers a full hydrotherapy pool.
- Le Cirque at Pinnacle Grill brings the famous New York restaurant to life on the ship.
Sailing now
111 cruises on sale, from $429.
Questions
Queen Victoria or Zuiderdam?
Which is bigger, Queen Victoria or Zuiderdam?
Queen Victoria is bigger at 90,000 gross tons, against 82,305 gross tons for Zuiderdam. Queen Victoria carries 1,990 passengers and Zuiderdam carries 1,916.
Which ship is newer, Queen Victoria or Zuiderdam?
Queen Victoria is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2007 against 2002 for Zuiderdam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Victoria, with 45.2 gross tons per passenger against 43.0 on Zuiderdam. 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 Zuiderdam.
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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