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
National Geographic Endurance
Gross Tonnage
MS Finnmarken
15,690 GT
National Geographic Endurance
12,300 GT
Length
MS Finnmarken
138 m
National Geographic Endurance
126 m
Beam
MS Finnmarken
22 m
National Geographic Endurance
21 m
Passengers
MS Finnmarken
643
National Geographic Endurance
126
Crew
MS Finnmarken
60
National Geographic Endurance
102
Decks
MS Finnmarken
—
National Geographic Endurance
—
Year Built
MS Finnmarken
2,002
National Geographic Endurance
2,020
Space Ratio
MS Finnmarken
24.4 GT/pax
National Geographic Endurance
97.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Finnmarken
10.72 :1
National Geographic Endurance
1.24 :1
| Specification | MS Finnmarken | National Geographic Endurance |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Lindblad Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Polar |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002 | 2,020Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 15,690 GTWinner | 12,300 GT |
| Length | 138 mWinner | 126 m |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 643Winner | 126 |
| Crew | 60 | 102Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 24.4 GT/pax | 97.6 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 10.72:1 | 1.24:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | Ulstein |
| Flag | Norway | United States |
| IMO Number | 9107760 | 9828157 |
MS Finnmarken
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
National Geographic Endurance
98 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.2:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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21 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
