Leaves in 29 daysLe Champlain vs MS Nordkapp
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
MS Nordkapp is the larger vessel at 11,386 GT — 14% more than Le Champlain's 10,000 GT. Le Champlain offers more personal space with a space ratio of 54.4 GT per passenger versus 24.5. Built in 2018, Le Champlain is 22 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 5 – 2
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Category
Le Champlain
MS Nordkapp
Size
10,000 GT
11,386 GT
Passengers
184
464
Year Built
2018
1996
Crew Ratio
1:1.7
1:7.7
Space Ratio
54.4
24.5
Decks
—
—
Length
131m
123m
From Price
$11,180/pp
$2,303/pp
Comparison Verdict
MS Nordkapp is the larger vessel at 11,386 GT — 14% more than Le Champlain's 10,000 GT. Le Champlain offers more personal space with a space ratio of 54.4 GT per passenger versus 24.5. Built in 2018, Le Champlain is 22 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Le Champlain |
| Capacity | MS Nordkapp |
| Modernity | Le Champlain |
| Service | Le Champlain |
| Spaciousness | Le Champlain |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Le Champlain |
| Fleet Power | MS Nordkapp |
Bottom line: Le Champlain leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Le Champlain for overall superiority; pick MS Nordkapp if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Le Champlain if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2018, 22yr newer)
- Better service ratio (1.7:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (54.4 GT/pax)
Choose MS Nordkapp if...
- Size matters to you (11,386 GT)
- More onboard variety (464 guests)
- Save $8,877/person on sailings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
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