Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Amsterdam
Europa 2
Gross Tonnage
Amsterdam
62,735 GT
Europa 2
42,830 GT
Length
Amsterdam
238 m
Europa 2
225 m
Beam
Amsterdam
32 m
Europa 2
27 m
Passengers
Amsterdam
1,380
Europa 2
516
Crew
Amsterdam
615
Europa 2
370
Decks
Amsterdam
—
Europa 2
—
Year Built
Amsterdam
2,000
Europa 2
2,013
Space Ratio
Amsterdam
45.5 GT/pax
Europa 2
83.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Amsterdam
2.24 :1
Europa 2
1.39 :1
| Specification | Amsterdam | Europa 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Holland America Line | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Class | R Class | Europa |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,000 | 2,013Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 62,735 GTWinner | 42,830 GT |
| Length | 238 mWinner | 225 m |
| Beam | 32 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,380Winner | 516 |
| Crew | 615Winner | 370 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 45.5 GT/pax | 83.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.24:1 | 1.39:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | STX France |
| Flag | Netherlands | Germany |
| IMO Number | 9188037 | 9616029 |
Amsterdam is the significantly larger vessel at 62,735 GT — 46% more than Europa 2's 42,830 GT. Europa 2 offers more personal space with a space ratio of 83.0 GT per passenger versus 45.5. Built in 2013, Europa 2 is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Amsterdam |
| Capacity | Amsterdam |
| Modernity | Europa 2 |
| Service | Europa 2 |
| Spaciousness | Europa 2 |
Bottom line: Europa 2 wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Amsterdam
45 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
Europa 2
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
83 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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