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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)
Nieuw Amsterdam
Westerdam
Gross Tonnage
Nieuw Amsterdam
86,700 GT
Westerdam
82,862 GT
Length
Nieuw Amsterdam
286 m
Westerdam
285 m
Beam
Nieuw Amsterdam
32 m
Westerdam
32 m
Passengers
Nieuw Amsterdam
2,106
Westerdam
1,916
Crew
Nieuw Amsterdam
929
Westerdam
817
Decks
Nieuw Amsterdam
—
Westerdam
—
Year Built
Nieuw Amsterdam
2,010
Westerdam
2,004
Space Ratio
Nieuw Amsterdam
41.2 GT/pax
Westerdam
43.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Nieuw Amsterdam
2.27 :1
Westerdam
2.35 :1
| Specification | Nieuw Amsterdam | Westerdam |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Class | Signature Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,010Winner | 2,004 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 86,700 GTWinner | 82,862 GT |
| Length | 286 mWinner | 285 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,106Winner | 1,916 |
| Crew | 929Winner | 817 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.2 GT/pax | 43.3 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.27:1Winner | 2.35:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Netherlands | Netherlands |
| IMO Number | 9378450 | 9221281 |
Nieuw Amsterdam is the larger vessel at 86,700 GT — 5% more than Westerdam's 82,862 GT. Built in 2010, Nieuw Amsterdam is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Nieuw Amsterdam |
| Capacity | Nieuw Amsterdam |
| Modernity | Nieuw Amsterdam |
| Service | Nieuw Amsterdam |
| Spaciousness | Westerdam |
Bottom line: Nieuw Amsterdam wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Nieuw Amsterdam
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
Westerdam
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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