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
Zuiderdam
Gross Tonnage
Eurodam
86,700 GT
Zuiderdam
82,305 GT
Length
Eurodam
286 m
Zuiderdam
285 m
Beam
Eurodam
32 m
Zuiderdam
32 m
Passengers
Eurodam
2,104
Zuiderdam
1,916
Crew
Eurodam
929
Zuiderdam
817
Decks
Eurodam
—
Zuiderdam
—
Year Built
Eurodam
2,008
Zuiderdam
2,002
Space Ratio
Eurodam
41.2 GT/pax
Zuiderdam
43.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Eurodam
2.26 :1
Zuiderdam
2.35 :1
| Specification | Eurodam | Zuiderdam |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Class | Signature Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,008Winner | 2,002 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 86,700 GTWinner | 82,305 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 | 43.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.26:1Winner | 2.35:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Netherlands | Netherlands |
| IMO Number | 9378448 | 9244728 |
Eurodam is the larger vessel at 86,700 GT — 5% more than Zuiderdam's 82,305 GT. Built in 2008, Eurodam is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Eurodam |
| Capacity | Eurodam |
| Modernity | Eurodam |
| Service | Eurodam |
| Spaciousness | Zuiderdam |
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
Zuiderdam
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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