Spots going fastLe Lapérouse vs MS Nordlys
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
MS Nordlys is the larger vessel at 11,200 GT — 12% more than Le Lapérouse's 10,000 GT. Le Lapérouse offers more personal space with a space ratio of 54.4 GT per passenger versus 23.4. Built in 2018, Le Lapérouse is 24 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 5 – 2
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Category
Le Lapérouse
MS Nordlys
Size
10,000 GT
11,200 GT
Passengers
184
479
Year Built
2018
1994
Crew Ratio
1:1.7
1:8.4
Space Ratio
54.4
23.4
Decks
—
—
Length
131m
123m
From Price
$8,990/pp
$2,343/pp
Comparison Verdict
MS Nordlys is the larger vessel at 11,200 GT — 12% more than Le Lapérouse's 10,000 GT. Le Lapérouse offers more personal space with a space ratio of 54.4 GT per passenger versus 23.4. Built in 2018, Le Lapérouse is 24 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Le Lapérouse |
| Capacity | MS Nordlys |
| Modernity | Le Lapérouse |
| Service | Le Lapérouse |
| Spaciousness | Le Lapérouse |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Le Lapérouse |
| Fleet Power | MS Nordlys |
Bottom line: Le Lapérouse leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Le Lapérouse for overall superiority; pick MS Nordlys if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Le Lapérouse if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2018, 24yr newer)
- Better service ratio (1.7:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (54.4 GT/pax)
Choose MS Nordlys if...
- Size matters to you (11,200 GT)
- More onboard variety (479 guests)
- Save $6,647/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.
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Can I compare more than two ships?
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