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)
Douglas Mawson
Ocean Victory
Gross Tonnage
Douglas Mawson
8,500 GT
Ocean Victory
8,500 GT
Length
Douglas Mawson
105 m
Ocean Victory
105 m
Beam
Douglas Mawson
18 m
Ocean Victory
18 m
Passengers
Douglas Mawson
154
Ocean Victory
189
Crew
Douglas Mawson
95
Ocean Victory
115
Decks
Douglas Mawson
—
Ocean Victory
—
Year Built
Douglas Mawson
2,025
Ocean Victory
2,021
Space Ratio
Douglas Mawson
55.2 GT/pax
Ocean Victory
45.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Douglas Mawson
1.62 :1
Ocean Victory
1.64 :1
| Specification | Douglas Mawson | Ocean Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Aurora Expeditions | Atlas Ocean Voyages |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,025Winner | 2,021 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 8,500 GT | 8,500 GT |
| Length | 105 m | 105 m |
| Beam | 18 m | 18 m |
| Draft | 5.2 mWinner | 4 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 154 | 189Winner |
| Crew | 95 | 115Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 55.2 GT/paxWinner | 45.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.62:1Winner | 1.64:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | China Merchants Heavy Industry | China Merchants |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9852577 | 9834066 |
Douglas Mawson offers more personal space with a space ratio of 55.2 GT per passenger versus 45.0. Built in 2025, Douglas Mawson is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Tie |
| Capacity | Ocean Victory |
| Modernity | Douglas Mawson |
| Service | Douglas Mawson |
| Spaciousness | Douglas Mawson |
Bottom line: Douglas Mawson wins more categories (3 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Douglas Mawson
55 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Ocean Victory
45 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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