Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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)
MS Finnmarken
MS Otto Sverdrup
Gross Tonnage
MS Finnmarken
15,690 GT
MS Otto Sverdrup
15,690 GT
Length
MS Finnmarken
138 m
MS Otto Sverdrup
138 m
Beam
MS Finnmarken
22 m
MS Otto Sverdrup
21 m
Passengers
MS Finnmarken
643
MS Otto Sverdrup
500
Crew
MS Finnmarken
60
MS Otto Sverdrup
110
Decks
MS Finnmarken
—
MS Otto Sverdrup
—
Year Built
MS Finnmarken
2,002
MS Otto Sverdrup
2,003
Space Ratio
MS Finnmarken
24.4 GT/pax
MS Otto Sverdrup
31.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Finnmarken
10.72 :1
MS Otto Sverdrup
4.55 :1
| Specification | MS Finnmarken | MS Otto Sverdrup |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Explorer |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002 | 2,003Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 15,690 GT | 15,690 GT |
| Length | 138 m | 138 m |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | 21 m |
| Draft | — | 5.3 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 643Winner | 500 |
| Crew | 60 | 110Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 24.4 GT/pax | 31.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 10.72:1 | 4.55:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | Fosen Mek |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9107760 | 9917097 |
MS Finnmarken
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
MS Otto Sverdrup
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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