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Nieuw Statendam vs Spirit of Discovery
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Nieuw Statendam wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Nieuw Statendam
Spirit of Discovery
Size
99,836 GT
58,250 GT
Passengers
2,666
999
Year built
2018
2019
Crew ratio
2.6 guests per crew
2.0 guests per crew
Space ratio
37.5 GT per guest
58.3 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
299 m
236 m
From price
$549 pp
No data
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Nieuw Statendam is the significantly larger vessel at 99,836 GT, 71% more than Spirit of Discovery's 58,250 GT. Spirit of Discovery offers more personal space with a space ratio of 58.3 GT per passenger versus 37.5. Spirit of Discovery edges ahead in service at 2.0 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Nieuw Statendam |
| Capacity | Nieuw Statendam |
| Modernity | Spirit of Discovery |
| Service | Spirit of Discovery |
| Spaciousness | Spirit of Discovery |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Nieuw Statendam |
| Fleet Power | Nieuw Statendam |
Bottom line: Nieuw Statendam leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Nieuw Statendam for overall superiority; pick Spirit of Discovery if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Nieuw Statendam if
- Size matters to you (99,836 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,666 guests)
Choose Spirit of Discovery if
- You want the newer ship (built 2019, 1 year newer)
- More crew per guest (2.0 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (58.3 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Nieuw Statendam | Spirit of Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $549 pp | No sailings |
| Per night | $78 pp | No data |
| Departing | Dec 20 | No data |
| Duration | 7 nights | No data |
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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.
