Two Holland America Line ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Nieuw Amsterdam (2010) is the newer ship by 4 years versus Noordam (2006). Nieuw Amsterdam is the larger hull at 86,700 GT (~5% bigger). Noordam sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (1,924 vs 2,106).
| Spec | Nieuw Amsterdam | Noordam |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2010 | 2006 |
| Tonnage | 86,700 GT | 82,318 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 2,106 | 1,924 |
| Guests (max) | 2,671 | 2,464 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
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