Spots going fastEmerald Princess vs Koningsdam
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Emerald Princess is the larger vessel at 113,561 GT — 14% more than Koningsdam's 99,836 GT. Built in 2016, Koningsdam is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Koningsdam edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
Score: 3 – 4
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Category
Emerald Princess
Koningsdam
Size
113,561 GT
99,836 GT
Passengers
3,080
2,650
Year Built
2007
2016
Crew Ratio
1:2.8
1:2.6
Space Ratio
36.9
37.7
Decks
—
—
Length
290m
299m
From Price
$811/pp
$1,239/pp
Comparison Verdict
Emerald Princess is the larger vessel at 113,561 GT — 14% more than Koningsdam's 99,836 GT. Built in 2016, Koningsdam is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Koningsdam edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Emerald Princess |
| Capacity | Emerald Princess |
| Modernity | Koningsdam |
| Service | Koningsdam |
| Spaciousness | Koningsdam |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Koningsdam |
| Fleet Power | Emerald Princess |
Bottom line: Koningsdam leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Modernity. Choose Koningsdam for overall superiority; pick Emerald Princess if Size matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Emerald Princess if...
- Size matters to you (113,561 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,080 guests)
- Save $428/person on sailings
Choose Koningsdam if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2016, 9yr newer)
- Better service ratio (2.6:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (37.7 GT/pax)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
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