Side-by-side cruise ship comparison ยท Updated January 2026
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
Rotterdam
Gross Tonnage
Nieuw Statendam
99,836 GT
Rotterdam
99,836 GT
Length
Nieuw Statendam
299 m
Rotterdam
299 m
Beam
Nieuw Statendam
35 m
Rotterdam
35 m
Passengers
Nieuw Statendam
2,666
Rotterdam
2,668
Crew
Nieuw Statendam
1,036
Rotterdam
1,036
Decks
Nieuw Statendam
โ
Rotterdam
โ
Year Built
Nieuw Statendam
2,018
Rotterdam
2,021
Space Ratio
Nieuw Statendam
37.5 GT/pax
Rotterdam
37.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Nieuw Statendam
2.57 :1
Rotterdam
2.58 :1
| Specification | Nieuw Statendam | Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Class | Pinnacle Class | Pinnacle Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 99,836 GT | 99,836 GT |
| Length | 299 m | 299 m |
| Beam | 35 m | 35 m |
| Draft | 8.3 mWinner | 8.2 m |
| Decks | โ | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,666 | 2,668Winner |
| Crew | 1,036 | 1,036 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.5 GT/paxWinner | 37.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.57:1Winner | 2.58:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Netherlands | Netherlands |
| IMO Number | 9701281 | 9741498 |
Nieuw Statendam
Built in 2018 with modern facilities โ great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Rotterdam
Built in 2021 with modern facilities โ great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
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