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View Deal →Koningsdam vs Norwegian Star
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Koningsdam is the larger vessel at 99,836 GT, 9% more than Norwegian Star's 91,740 GT. Built in 2016, Koningsdam is 15 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Norwegian Star edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.3:1, meaning more crew per guest.
Score: 5 – 2
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Category
Koningsdam
Norwegian Star
Size
99,836 GT
91,740 GT
Passengers
2,650
2,348
Year Built
2016
2001
Crew Ratio
1:2.6
1:2.3
Space Ratio
37.7
39.1
Decks
—
—
Length
299m
294m
From Price
$699/pp
$999/pp
Comparison Verdict
Koningsdam is the larger vessel at 99,836 GT, 9% more than Norwegian Star's 91,740 GT. Built in 2016, Koningsdam is 15 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Norwegian Star edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.3:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Koningsdam |
| Capacity | Koningsdam |
| Modernity | Koningsdam |
| Service | Norwegian Star |
| Spaciousness | Norwegian Star |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Koningsdam |
| Fleet Power | Koningsdam |
Bottom line: Koningsdam leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Koningsdam for overall superiority; pick Norwegian Star if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Koningsdam if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2016, 15yr newer)
- Size matters to you (99,836 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,650 guests)
- Save $300/person on sailings
Choose Norwegian Star if...
- Better service ratio (2.3:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (39.1 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.
Are the prices shown accurate?
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Can I compare more than two ships?
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