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)
Le Commandant Charcot
MS Fridtjof Nansen
Gross Tonnage
Le Commandant Charcot
30,000 GT
MS Fridtjof Nansen
20,889 GT
Length
Le Commandant Charcot
150 m
MS Fridtjof Nansen
140 m
Beam
Le Commandant Charcot
28 m
MS Fridtjof Nansen
23 m
Passengers
Le Commandant Charcot
245
MS Fridtjof Nansen
530
Crew
Le Commandant Charcot
215
MS Fridtjof Nansen
151
Decks
Le Commandant Charcot
—
MS Fridtjof Nansen
—
Year Built
Le Commandant Charcot
2,021
MS Fridtjof Nansen
2,020
Space Ratio
Le Commandant Charcot
122.5 GT/pax
MS Fridtjof Nansen
39.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Le Commandant Charcot
1.14 :1
MS Fridtjof Nansen
3.51 :1
| Specification | Le Commandant Charcot | MS Fridtjof Nansen |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Ponant | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021Winner | 2,020 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 30,000 GTWinner | 20,889 GT |
| Length | 150 mWinner | 140 m |
| Beam | 28 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 245 | 530Winner |
| Crew | 215Winner | 151 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 122.5 GT/paxWinner | 39.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.14:1Winner | 3.51:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | VARD | Kleven |
| Flag | France | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9860076 | 9813084 |
Le Commandant Charcot
122 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.1:1 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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23 m |
| Draft | 9.8 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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