Side-by-side cruise ship comparison ยท 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 Glory
MS Narvik
Gross Tonnage
American Glory
3,000 GT
MS Narvik
6,257 GT
Length
American Glory
53 m
MS Narvik
108 m
Beam
American Glory
12 m
MS Narvik
17 m
Passengers
American Glory
49
MS Narvik
622
Crew
American Glory
27
MS Narvik
50
Decks
American Glory
โ
MS Narvik
โ
Year Built
American Glory
2,002
MS Narvik
1,982
Space Ratio
American Glory
61.2 GT/pax
MS Narvik
10.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Glory
1.81 :1
MS Narvik
12.44 :1
| Specification | American Glory | MS Narvik |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Cruise Lines | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002Winner | 1,982 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,000 GT | 6,257 GTWinner |
| Length | 53 m | 108 mWinner |
| Beam | 12 m | 17 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 49 | 622Winner |
| Crew | 27 | 50Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 61.2 GT/paxWinner | 10.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.81:1Winner | 12.44:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding | Kaarbos Mek |
| Flag | United States | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9859180 | 8019370 |
American Glory
61 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.8:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
MS Narvik
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 | โ | 4.8 m |
| Decks | โ | โ |