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 Countess
MS Kong Harald
Gross Tonnage
American Countess
2,600 GT
MS Kong Harald
11,200 GT
Length
American Countess
74 m
MS Kong Harald
121 m
Beam
American Countess
18 m
MS Kong Harald
19 m
Passengers
American Countess
245
MS Kong Harald
470
Crew
American Countess
90
MS Kong Harald
60
Decks
American Countess
—
MS Kong Harald
—
Year Built
American Countess
2,020
MS Kong Harald
1,993
Space Ratio
American Countess
10.6 GT/pax
MS Kong Harald
23.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Countess
2.72 :1
MS Kong Harald
7.83 :1
| Specification | American Countess | MS Kong Harald |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Queen Voyages | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,020Winner | 1,993 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 2,600 GT | 11,200 GTWinner |
| Length | 74 m | 121 mWinner |
| Beam | 18 m | 19 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 245 | 470Winner |
| Crew | 90Winner | 60 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 10.6 GT/pax | 23.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.72:1Winner | 7.83:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Gulf Island Fabrication | Volkswerft |
| Flag | United States | Norway |
| IMO Number | 7214070 | 9039117 |
American Countess
Good value for money
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MS Kong Harald
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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| Draft | 7.4 mWinner | 5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
