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Holland America Line vs Princess Cruises

Side-by-side comparison of Holland America Line and Princess Cruises cruise lines.

Overview

Quick summary

Holland America Line and Princess Cruises are both premium cruise lines. Holland America Line runs 11 ships and was founded in 1873, carrying 22,772 passengers in total. Princess Cruises runs 17 ships and was founded in 1965, with 54,520 total passenger capacity.

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How the two lines compare

Attribute

Holland America

Princess

Market SegmentPremiumPremium
Founded18731965
Fleet Size1117
Total Passenger Capacity22,77254,520
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
Parent CompanyCarnival CorporationCarnival Corporation
Biggest ShipKoningsdam (99,836 GT)Sun Princess (175,500 GT)
Newest ShipRotterdam (2021)Star Princess (2025)

Fleet

Fleet comparison

Holland America Line: top ships

  1. 1Koningsdam99,836 GT · 2,650 pax
  2. 2Nieuw Statendam99,836 GT · 2,666 pax
  3. 3Rotterdam99,836 GT · 2,668 pax
  4. 4Eurodam86,700 GT · 2,104 pax
  5. 5Nieuw Amsterdam86,700 GT · 2,106 pax

Princess Cruises: top ships

  1. 1Sun Princess175,500 GT · 4,300 pax
  2. 2Star Princess175,000 GT · 4,300 pax
  3. 3Discovery Princess145,000 GT · 3,660 pax
  4. 4Enchanted Princess145,000 GT · 3,660 pax
  5. 5Sky Princess145,000 GT · 3,660 pax

Good to know

Holland America Line vs Princess Cruises FAQ

Which is better, Holland America Line or Princess Cruises?

Holland America Line and Princess Cruises are both premium cruise lines. Holland America Line runs 11 ships and Princess Cruises runs 17, so the choice comes down to ship size, itineraries, and onboard style rather than price tier.

Which has bigger ships, Holland America Line or Princess Cruises?

Holland America Line's largest ship is Koningsdam at 99,836 GT, while Princess Cruises's largest is Sun Princess at 175,500 GT. Princess Cruises has the bigger flagship.

Which is more expensive, Holland America Line or Princess Cruises?

Both Holland America Line and Princess Cruises are premium cruise lines, so pricing is generally similar. Actual fares vary by ship, itinerary, cabin type, and season.

How many ships does Holland America Line have compared to Princess Cruises?

Holland America Line operates 11 ships with a total capacity of 22,772 passengers. Princess Cruises has 17 ships with a total capacity of 54,520 passengers.

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