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
Zaandam
Gross Tonnage
Noordam
82,318 GT
Zaandam
63,000 GT
Length
Noordam
285 m
Zaandam
238 m
Beam
Noordam
32 m
Zaandam
32 m
Passengers
Noordam
1,918
Zaandam
1,432
Crew
Noordam
817
Zaandam
615
Decks
Noordam
—
Zaandam
—
Year Built
Noordam
2,006
Zaandam
2,000
Space Ratio
Noordam
42.9 GT/pax
Zaandam
44.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Noordam
2.35 :1
Zaandam
2.33 :1
| Specification | Noordam | Zaandam |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Class | Vista Class | R Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,006Winner | 2,000 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 82,318 GTWinner | 63,000 GT |
| Length | 285 mWinner | 238 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,918Winner | 1,432 |
| Crew | 817Winner | 615 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.9 GT/pax | 44.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.35:1 | 2.33:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Netherlands | Netherlands |
| IMO Number | 9244716 | 9156515 |
Noordam is the significantly larger vessel at 82,318 GT — 31% more than Zaandam's 63,000 GT. Built in 2006, Noordam is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Noordam |
| Capacity | Noordam |
| Modernity | Noordam |
| Service | Zaandam |
| Spaciousness | Zaandam |
Bottom line: Noordam wins more categories (3 vs 2), 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
Zaandam
44 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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