Ship comparison
Noordam vs Queen Victoria
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Queen Victoria wins 7 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Noordam
Queen Victoria
Size
82,318 GT
90,049 GT
Passengers
1,918
2,014
Year built
2006
2007
Crew ratio
2.4 guests per crew
2.2 guests per crew
Space ratio
42.9 GT per guest
44.7 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
285 m
294 m
From price
$2,689 pp
$1,469 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Queen Victoria is the larger vessel at 90,049 GT, 9% more than Noordam's 82,318 GT. Queen Victoria edges ahead in service at 2.2 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest. Queen Victoria accommodates 96 more guests (2,014 vs 1,918), making it the larger resort-at-sea. Noordam trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Queen Victoria |
| Capacity | Queen Victoria |
| Modernity | Queen Victoria |
| Service | Queen Victoria |
| Spaciousness | Queen Victoria |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Queen Victoria |
| Fleet Power | Queen Victoria |
Bottom line: Queen Victoria leads 7–0 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Queen Victoria for overall superiority; pick Noordam if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Queen Victoria if
- You want the newer ship (built 2007, 1 year newer)
- Size matters to you (90,049 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,014 guests)
- More crew per guest (2.2 guests per crew)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Noordam | Queen Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $2,689 pp | $1,469 pp |
| Per night | $192 pp | $122 pp |
| Departing | Mar 14 | Dec 4 |
| Duration | 14 nights | 12 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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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.
