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 Nature
MS Spitsbergen
Gross Tonnage
Hanseatic Nature
16,100 GT
MS Spitsbergen
7,025 GT
Length
Hanseatic Nature
139 m
MS Spitsbergen
100 m
Beam
Hanseatic Nature
22 m
MS Spitsbergen
18 m
Passengers
Hanseatic Nature
230
MS Spitsbergen
180
Crew
Hanseatic Nature
175
MS Spitsbergen
74
Decks
Hanseatic Nature
—
MS Spitsbergen
—
Year Built
Hanseatic Nature
2,019
MS Spitsbergen
2,016
Space Ratio
Hanseatic Nature
70.0 GT/pax
MS Spitsbergen
39.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Hanseatic Nature
1.31 :1
MS Spitsbergen
2.43 :1
| Specification | Hanseatic Nature | MS Spitsbergen |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019Winner | 2,016 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 16,100 GTWinner | 7,025 GT |
| Length | 139 mWinner | 100 m |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 230Winner | 180 |
| Crew | 175Winner | 74 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 70.0 GT/paxWinner | 39.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.31:1Winner | 2.43:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | Remontowa |
| Flag | Germany | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9817145 | 9653654 |
Hanseatic Nature
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
MS Spitsbergen
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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18 m |
| Draft | — | 7.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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