Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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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 Statendam
Queen Anne
Gross Tonnage
Nieuw Statendam
99,836 GT
Queen Anne
113,000 GT
Length
Nieuw Statendam
299 m
Queen Anne
322 m
Beam
Nieuw Statendam
35 m
Queen Anne
36 m
Passengers
Nieuw Statendam
2,666
Queen Anne
2,996
Crew
Nieuw Statendam
1,036
Queen Anne
1,225
Decks
Nieuw Statendam
—
Queen Anne
—
Year Built
Nieuw Statendam
2,018
Queen Anne
2,024
Space Ratio
Nieuw Statendam
37.5 GT/pax
Queen Anne
37.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Nieuw Statendam
2.57 :1
Queen Anne
2.45 :1
| Specification | Nieuw Statendam | Queen Anne |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Holland America Line | Cunard |
| Class | Pinnacle Class | Pinnacle Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018 | 2,024Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 99,836 GT | 113,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 299 m | 322 mWinner |
| Beam | 35 m | 36 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,666 | 2,996Winner |
| Crew | 1,036 | 1,225Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.5 GT/pax | 37.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.57:1 | 2.45:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Netherlands | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9701281 | 9867892 |
Queen Anne is the larger vessel at 113,000 GT — 13% more than Nieuw Statendam's 99,836 GT. Built in 2024, Queen Anne is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Queen Anne edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Queen Anne |
| Capacity | Queen Anne |
| Modernity | Queen Anne |
| Service | Queen Anne |
| Spaciousness | Queen Anne |
Bottom line: Queen Anne wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Nieuw Statendam
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Queen Anne
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
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| Draft | 8.3 mWinner | 8.1 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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