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 Patriot
MS Lofoten
Gross Tonnage
American Patriot
3,300 GT
MS Lofoten
2,661 GT
Length
American Patriot
73 m
MS Lofoten
87 m
Beam
American Patriot
22 m
MS Lofoten
13 m
Passengers
American Patriot
109
MS Lofoten
147
Crew
American Patriot
46
MS Lofoten
52
Decks
American Patriot
—
MS Lofoten
—
Year Built
American Patriot
2,024
MS Lofoten
1,964
Space Ratio
American Patriot
30.3 GT/pax
MS Lofoten
18.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
American Patriot
2.37 :1
MS Lofoten
2.83 :1
| Specification | American Patriot | MS Lofoten |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | American Cruise Lines | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Catamaran | Classic |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024Winner | 1,964 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 3,300 GTWinner | 2,661 GT |
| Length | 73 m | 87 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 109 | 147Winner |
| Crew | 46 | 52Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.3 GT/paxWinner | 18.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.37:1Winner | 2.83:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chesapeake Shipbuilding | Akers Mek |
| Flag | United States | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9918142 | 8019383 |
American Patriot
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
MS Lofoten
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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13 m |
| Draft | — | 7.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
