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 Glory
MS Nordkapp
Gross Tonnage
American Glory
3,000 GT
MS Nordkapp
11,386 GT
Length
American Glory
53 m
MS Nordkapp
123 m
Beam
American Glory
12 m
MS Nordkapp
19 m
Passengers
American Glory
49
MS Nordkapp
464
Crew
American Glory
27
MS Nordkapp
60
Decks
American Glory
—
MS Nordkapp
—
Year Built
American Glory
2,002
MS Nordkapp
1,996
Space Ratio
American Glory
61.2 GT/pax
MS Nordkapp
24.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Glory
1.81 :1
MS Nordkapp
7.73 :1
| Specification | American Glory | MS Nordkapp |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Cruise Lines | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002Winner | 1,996 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,000 GT | 11,386 GTWinner |
| Length | 53 m | 123 mWinner |
| Beam | 12 m | 19 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 49 | 464Winner |
| Crew | 27 | 60Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 61.2 GT/paxWinner | 24.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.81:1Winner | 7.73:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding | Kvaerner Kleven |
| Flag | United States | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9859180 | 9039105 |
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 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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