
Ship comparison
Koningsdam vs Pride of America
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Koningsdam wins 6 of 7 scored categories.
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The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Koningsdam is the significantly larger vessel at 99,836 GT, 24% more than Pride of America's 80,439 GT. Built in 2016, Koningsdam is 11 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Pride of America edges ahead in service at 2.4 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Koningsdam |
| Capacity | Koningsdam |
| Modernity | Koningsdam |
| Service | Pride of America |
| Spaciousness | Koningsdam |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Koningsdam |
| Fleet Power | Koningsdam |
Bottom line: Koningsdam leads 6–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Koningsdam for overall superiority; pick Pride of America if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Koningsdam if
- You want the newer ship (built 2016, 11 years newer)
- Size matters to you (99,836 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,650 guests)
- More space per guest (37.7 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Koningsdam | Pride of America |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $784 pp | $1,045 pp |
| Per night | $112 pp | $149 pp |
| Departing | Nov 14 | Oct 31 |
| Duration | 7 nights | 7 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
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, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.









