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 Spirit
MS Fridtjof Nansen
Gross Tonnage
Hanseatic Spirit
16,100 GT
MS Fridtjof Nansen
20,889 GT
Length
Hanseatic Spirit
139 m
MS Fridtjof Nansen
140 m
Beam
Hanseatic Spirit
22 m
MS Fridtjof Nansen
23 m
Passengers
Hanseatic Spirit
230
MS Fridtjof Nansen
530
Crew
Hanseatic Spirit
175
MS Fridtjof Nansen
151
Decks
Hanseatic Spirit
—
MS Fridtjof Nansen
—
Year Built
Hanseatic Spirit
2,021
MS Fridtjof Nansen
2,020
Space Ratio
Hanseatic Spirit
70.0 GT/pax
MS Fridtjof Nansen
39.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Hanseatic Spirit
1.31 :1
MS Fridtjof Nansen
3.51 :1
| Specification | Hanseatic Spirit | MS Fridtjof Nansen |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021Winner | 2,020 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 16,100 GT | 20,889 GTWinner |
| Length | 139 m | 140 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 m | 23 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 230 | 530Winner |
| Crew | 175Winner | 151 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 70.0 GT/paxWinner | 39.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.31:1Winner | 3.51:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | Kleven |
| Flag | Germany | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9817169 | 9813084 |
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
MS Fridtjof Nansen
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2020 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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