Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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 Hamburg
Gross Tonnage
Hanseatic Spirit
16,100 GT
MS Hamburg
15,067 GT
Length
Hanseatic Spirit
139 m
MS Hamburg
144 m
Beam
Hanseatic Spirit
22 m
MS Hamburg
22 m
Passengers
Hanseatic Spirit
230
MS Hamburg
420
Crew
Hanseatic Spirit
175
MS Hamburg
170
Decks
Hanseatic Spirit
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MS Hamburg
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Year Built
Hanseatic Spirit
2,021
MS Hamburg
2,000
Space Ratio
Hanseatic Spirit
70.0 GT/pax
MS Hamburg
35.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Hanseatic Spirit
1.31 :1
MS Hamburg
2.47 :1
| Specification | Hanseatic Spirit | MS Hamburg |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Classic |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021Winner | 2,000 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 16,100 GTWinner | 15,067 GT |
| Length | 139 m | 144 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 m | 22 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 230 | 420Winner |
| Crew | 175Winner | 170 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 70.0 GT/paxWinner | 35.9 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.31:1Winner | 2.47:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | MTW Schiffswerft |
| Flag | Germany | Germany |
| IMO Number | 9817169 | 9267889 |
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 Hamburg
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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