Side-by-side cruise ship comparison ยท Updated January 2026
across 5 categories
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)
Koningsdam
Nieuw Statendam
Gross Tonnage
Koningsdam
99,836 GT
Nieuw Statendam
99,836 GT
Length
Koningsdam
299 m
Nieuw Statendam
299 m
Beam
Koningsdam
35 m
Nieuw Statendam
35 m
Passengers
Koningsdam
2,650
Nieuw Statendam
2,666
Crew
Koningsdam
1,036
Nieuw Statendam
1,036
Decks
Koningsdam
โ
Nieuw Statendam
โ
Year Built
Koningsdam
2,016
Nieuw Statendam
2,018
Space Ratio
Koningsdam
37.7 GT/pax
Nieuw Statendam
37.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Koningsdam
2.56 :1
Nieuw Statendam
2.57 :1
| Specification | Koningsdam | Nieuw Statendam |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Class | Pinnacle Class | Pinnacle Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,016 | 2,018Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 99,836 GT | 99,836 GT |
| Length | 299 m | 299 m |
| Beam | 35 m | 35 m |
| Draft | 8.2 m | 8.3 mWinner |
| Decks | โ | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,650 | 2,666Winner |
| Crew | 1,036 | 1,036 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.7 GT/paxWinner | 37.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.56:1Winner | 2.57:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Netherlands | Netherlands |
| IMO Number | 9640477 | 9701281 |
Koningsdam
Built in 2016 with modern facilities โ great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Nieuw Statendam
Built in 2018 with modern facilities โ great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
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