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)
Queen Victoria
Zuiderdam
Gross Tonnage
Queen Victoria
90,049 GT
Zuiderdam
82,305 GT
Length
Queen Victoria
294 m
Zuiderdam
285 m
Beam
Queen Victoria
32 m
Zuiderdam
32 m
Passengers
Queen Victoria
2,014
Zuiderdam
1,916
Crew
Queen Victoria
900
Zuiderdam
817
Decks
Queen Victoria
—
Zuiderdam
—
Year Built
Queen Victoria
2,007
Zuiderdam
2,002
Space Ratio
Queen Victoria
44.7 GT/pax
Zuiderdam
43.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Queen Victoria
2.24 :1
Zuiderdam
2.35 :1
| Specification | Queen Victoria | Zuiderdam |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Cunard | Holland America Line |
| Class | Vista Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,007Winner | 2,002 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 90,049 GTWinner | 82,305 GT |
| Length | 294 mWinner | 285 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,014Winner | 1,916 |
| Crew | 900Winner | 817 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 44.7 GT/paxWinner | 43.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.24:1Winner | 2.35:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | Netherlands |
| IMO Number | 9320556 | 9244728 |
Queen Victoria is the larger vessel at 90,049 GT — 9% more than Zuiderdam's 82,305 GT. Built in 2007, Queen Victoria is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. 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.
Queen Victoria
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
45 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
Zuiderdam
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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