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)
Noordam
Queen Victoria
Gross Tonnage
Noordam
82,318 GT
Queen Victoria
90,049 GT
Length
Noordam
285 m
Queen Victoria
294 m
Beam
Noordam
32 m
Queen Victoria
32 m
Passengers
Noordam
1,918
Queen Victoria
2,014
Crew
Noordam
817
Queen Victoria
900
Decks
Noordam
—
Queen Victoria
—
Year Built
Noordam
2,006
Queen Victoria
2,007
Space Ratio
Noordam
42.9 GT/pax
Queen Victoria
44.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Noordam
2.35 :1
Queen Victoria
2.24 :1
| Specification | Noordam | Queen Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Holland America Line | Cunard |
| Class | Vista Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,006 | 2,007Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 82,318 GT | 90,049 GTWinner |
| Length | 285 m | 294 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,918 | 2,014Winner |
| Crew | 817 | 900Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.9 GT/pax | 44.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.35:1 | 2.24:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Netherlands | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9244716 | 9320556 |
Queen Victoria is the larger vessel at 90,049 GT — 9% more than Noordam's 82,318 GT. Queen Victoria edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.2:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Queen Victoria |
| Capacity | Queen Victoria |
| Modernity | Queen Victoria |
| Service | Queen Victoria |
| Spaciousness | Queen Victoria |
Bottom line: Queen Victoria wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Noordam
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
Queen Victoria
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
45 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
Free cancellation on most rooms
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