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 Polarlys
Gross Tonnage
MS Finnmarken
15,690 GT
MS Polarlys
11,200 GT
Length
MS Finnmarken
138 m
MS Polarlys
123 m
Beam
MS Finnmarken
22 m
MS Polarlys
19 m
Passengers
MS Finnmarken
643
MS Polarlys
479
Crew
MS Finnmarken
60
MS Polarlys
57
Decks
MS Finnmarken
—
MS Polarlys
—
Year Built
MS Finnmarken
2,002
MS Polarlys
1,996
Space Ratio
MS Finnmarken
24.4 GT/pax
MS Polarlys
23.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Finnmarken
10.72 :1
MS Polarlys
8.40 :1
| Specification | MS Finnmarken | MS Polarlys |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002Winner | 1,996 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 15,690 GTWinner | 11,200 GT |
| Length | 138 mWinner | 123 m |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 643Winner | 479 |
| Crew | 60Winner | 57 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 24.4 GT/paxWinner | 23.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 10.72:1 | 8.40:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | Ulstein Hatlo |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9107760 | 9107796 |
MS Finnmarken
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
MS Polarlys
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
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19 m |
| Draft | — | 6.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
