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 Roald Amundsen
Gross Tonnage
Hanseatic Spirit
16,100 GT
MS Roald Amundsen
20,889 GT
Length
Hanseatic Spirit
139 m
MS Roald Amundsen
140 m
Beam
Hanseatic Spirit
22 m
MS Roald Amundsen
23 m
Passengers
Hanseatic Spirit
230
MS Roald Amundsen
530
Crew
Hanseatic Spirit
175
MS Roald Amundsen
151
Decks
Hanseatic Spirit
—
MS Roald Amundsen
—
Year Built
Hanseatic Spirit
2,021
MS Roald Amundsen
2,019
Space Ratio
Hanseatic Spirit
70.0 GT/pax
MS Roald Amundsen
39.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Hanseatic Spirit
1.31 :1
MS Roald Amundsen
3.51 :1
| Specification | Hanseatic Spirit | MS Roald Amundsen |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021Winner | 2,019 |
| 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 | 9813072 |
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 Roald Amundsen
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2019 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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| Draft | — | 6.9 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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