Spots going fastIsland Princess vs Nieuw Statendam
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Nieuw Statendam is the larger vessel at 99,836 GT — 9% more than Island Princess's 91,627 GT. Island Princess offers more personal space with a space ratio of 46.5 GT per passenger versus 37.5. Built in 2018, Nieuw Statendam is 15 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
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Category
Island Princess
Nieuw Statendam
Size
91,627 GT
99,836 GT
Passengers
1,970
2,666
Year Built
2003
2018
Crew Ratio
1:2.2
1:2.6
Space Ratio
46.5
37.5
Decks
—
—
Length
294m
299m
From Price
$889/pp
$1,999/pp
Comparison Verdict
Nieuw Statendam is the larger vessel at 99,836 GT — 9% more than Island Princess's 91,627 GT. Island Princess offers more personal space with a space ratio of 46.5 GT per passenger versus 37.5. Built in 2018, Nieuw Statendam is 15 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Nieuw Statendam |
| Capacity | Nieuw Statendam |
| Modernity | Nieuw Statendam |
| Service | Island Princess |
| Spaciousness | Island Princess |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Nieuw Statendam |
| Fleet Power | Nieuw Statendam |
Bottom line: Nieuw Statendam leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Nieuw Statendam for overall superiority; pick Island Princess if Service matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Island Princess if...
- Better service ratio (2.2:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (46.5 GT/pax)
- Save $1,110/person on sailings
Choose Nieuw Statendam if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2018, 15yr newer)
- Size matters to you (99,836 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,666 guests)
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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.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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