Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
across 5 categories
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)
American Constellation
MS Nordkapp
Gross Tonnage
American Constellation
3,000 GT
MS Nordkapp
11,386 GT
Length
American Constellation
64 m
MS Nordkapp
123 m
Beam
American Constellation
15 m
MS Nordkapp
19 m
Passengers
American Constellation
175
MS Nordkapp
464
Crew
American Constellation
58
MS Nordkapp
60
Decks
American Constellation
—
MS Nordkapp
—
Year Built
American Constellation
2,017
MS Nordkapp
1,996
Space Ratio
American Constellation
17.1 GT/pax
MS Nordkapp
24.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Constellation
3.02 :1
MS Nordkapp
7.73 :1
| Specification | American Constellation | MS Nordkapp |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Cruise Lines | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,017Winner | 1,996 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,000 GT | 11,386 GTWinner |
| Length | 64 m | 123 mWinner |
| Beam | 15 m | 19 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 175 | 464Winner |
| Crew | 58 | 60Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 17.1 GT/pax | 24.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.02:1Winner | 7.73:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding | Kvaerner Kleven |
| Flag | United States | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9894456 | 9039105 |
American Constellation
Good value for money
Built in 2017 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MS Nordkapp
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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