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 Fridtjof Nansen
MS Midnatsol
Gross Tonnage
MS Fridtjof Nansen
20,889 GT
MS Midnatsol
16,140 GT
Length
MS Fridtjof Nansen
140 m
MS Midnatsol
136 m
Beam
MS Fridtjof Nansen
23 m
MS Midnatsol
22 m
Passengers
MS Fridtjof Nansen
530
MS Midnatsol
1,000
Crew
MS Fridtjof Nansen
151
MS Midnatsol
60
Decks
MS Fridtjof Nansen
—
MS Midnatsol
—
Year Built
MS Fridtjof Nansen
2,020
MS Midnatsol
2,003
Space Ratio
MS Fridtjof Nansen
39.4 GT/pax
MS Midnatsol
16.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Fridtjof Nansen
3.51 :1
MS Midnatsol
16.67 :1
| Specification | MS Fridtjof Nansen | MS Midnatsol |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,020Winner | 2,003 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 20,889 GTWinner | 16,140 GT |
| Length | 140 mWinner | 136 m |
| Beam | 23 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 530 | 1,000Winner |
| Crew | 151Winner | 60 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.4 GT/paxWinner | 16.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.51:1Winner | 16.67:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kleven | Fosen Mek |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9813084 | 9039131 |
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
MS Midnatsol
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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22 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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