Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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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)
Hanseatic Inspiration
Hanseatic Spirit
Gross Tonnage
Hanseatic Inspiration
16,100 GT
Hanseatic Spirit
16,100 GT
Length
Hanseatic Inspiration
139 m
Hanseatic Spirit
139 m
Beam
Hanseatic Inspiration
22 m
Hanseatic Spirit
22 m
Passengers
Hanseatic Inspiration
230
Hanseatic Spirit
230
Crew
Hanseatic Inspiration
175
Hanseatic Spirit
175
Decks
Hanseatic Inspiration
—
Hanseatic Spirit
—
Year Built
Hanseatic Inspiration
2,019
Hanseatic Spirit
2,021
Space Ratio
Hanseatic Inspiration
70.0 GT/pax
Hanseatic Spirit
70.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Hanseatic Inspiration
1.31 :1
Hanseatic Spirit
1.31 :1
| Specification | Hanseatic Inspiration | Hanseatic Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 16,100 GT | 16,100 GT |
| Length | 139 m | 139 m |
| Beam | 22 m | 22 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 230 | 230 |
| Crew | 175 | 175 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 70.0 GT/pax | 70.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.31:1 | 1.31:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | VARD |
| Flag | Germany | Germany |
| IMO Number | 9817157 | 9817169 |
Hanseatic Inspiration
70 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Hanseatic Spirit
70 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
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