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)
Eurodam
Westerdam
Gross Tonnage
Eurodam
86,700 GT
Westerdam
82,862 GT
Length
Eurodam
286 m
Westerdam
285 m
Beam
Eurodam
32 m
Westerdam
32 m
Passengers
Eurodam
2,104
Westerdam
1,916
Crew
Eurodam
929
Westerdam
817
Decks
Eurodam
—
Westerdam
—
Year Built
Eurodam
2,008
Westerdam
2,004
Space Ratio
Eurodam
41.2 GT/pax
Westerdam
43.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Eurodam
2.26 :1
Westerdam
2.35 :1
| Specification | Eurodam | Westerdam |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Class | Signature Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,008Winner | 2,004 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 86,700 GTWinner | 82,862 GT |
| Length | 286 mWinner | 285 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,104Winner | 1,916 |
| Crew | 929Winner | 817 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.2 GT/pax | 43.3 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.26:1Winner | 2.35:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Netherlands | Netherlands |
| IMO Number | 9378448 | 9221281 |
Eurodam is the larger vessel at 86,700 GT — 5% more than Westerdam's 82,862 GT. Built in 2008, Eurodam is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Eurodam |
| Capacity | Eurodam |
| Modernity | Eurodam |
| Service | Eurodam |
| Spaciousness | Westerdam |
Bottom line: Eurodam wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Eurodam
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
Westerdam
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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