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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
Westerdam
Gross Tonnage
Nieuw Statendam
99,836 GT
Westerdam
82,862 GT
Length
Nieuw Statendam
299 m
Westerdam
285 m
Beam
Nieuw Statendam
35 m
Westerdam
32 m
Passengers
Nieuw Statendam
2,666
Westerdam
1,916
Crew
Nieuw Statendam
1,036
Westerdam
817
Decks
Nieuw Statendam
—
Westerdam
—
Year Built
Nieuw Statendam
2,018
Westerdam
2,004
Space Ratio
Nieuw Statendam
37.5 GT/pax
Westerdam
43.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Nieuw Statendam
2.57 :1
Westerdam
2.35 :1
| Specification | Nieuw Statendam | Westerdam |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Class | Pinnacle Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 2,004 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 99,836 GTWinner | 82,862 GT |
| Length | 299 mWinner | 285 m |
| Beam | 35 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,666Winner | 1,916 |
| Crew | 1,036Winner | 817 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.5 GT/pax | 43.3 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.57:1 | 2.35:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Netherlands | Netherlands |
| IMO Number | 9701281 | 9221281 |
Nieuw Statendam is the significantly larger vessel at 99,836 GT — 20% more than Westerdam's 82,862 GT. Westerdam offers more personal space with a space ratio of 43.3 GT per passenger versus 37.5. Built in 2018, Nieuw Statendam is 14 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Nieuw Statendam |
| Capacity | Nieuw Statendam |
| Modernity | Nieuw Statendam |
| Service | Westerdam |
| Spaciousness | Westerdam |
Bottom line: Nieuw Statendam wins more categories (3 vs 2), 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
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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32 m |
| Draft | 8.3 mWinner | 8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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