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
Vasco da Gama
Gross Tonnage
Noordam
82,318 GT
Vasco da Gama
55,877 GT
Length
Noordam
285 m
Vasco da Gama
219 m
Beam
Noordam
32 m
Vasco da Gama
29 m
Passengers
Noordam
1,918
Vasco da Gama
1,400
Crew
Noordam
817
Vasco da Gama
550
Decks
Noordam
—
Vasco da Gama
10
Year Built
Noordam
2,006
Vasco da Gama
1,993
Space Ratio
Noordam
42.9 GT/pax
Vasco da Gama
39.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Noordam
2.35 :1
Vasco da Gama
2.55 :1
| Specification | Noordam | Vasco da Gama |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Holland America Line | nicko cruises |
| Class | Vista Class | Holiday Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,006Winner | 1,993 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 82,318 GTWinner | 55,877 GT |
| Length | 285 mWinner | 219 m |
| Beam | 32 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,918Winner | 1,400 |
| Crew | 817Winner | 550 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.9 GT/paxWinner | 39.9 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.35:1Winner | 2.55:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Netherlands | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9244716 | 8903946 |
Noordam is the significantly larger vessel at 82,318 GT — 47% more than Vasco da Gama's 55,877 GT. Built in 2006, Noordam is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Noordam edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Noordam |
| Capacity | Noordam |
| Modernity | Noordam |
| Service | Noordam |
| Spaciousness | Noordam |
Bottom line: Noordam 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
Vasco da Gama
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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29 m |
| Draft | 8 m | 13.6 mWinner |
| Decks | — | 10 |
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