Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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 Roald Amundsen
Gross Tonnage
MS Fridtjof Nansen
20,889 GT
MS Roald Amundsen
20,889 GT
Length
MS Fridtjof Nansen
140 m
MS Roald Amundsen
140 m
Beam
MS Fridtjof Nansen
23 m
MS Roald Amundsen
23 m
Passengers
MS Fridtjof Nansen
530
MS Roald Amundsen
530
Crew
MS Fridtjof Nansen
151
MS Roald Amundsen
151
Decks
MS Fridtjof Nansen
—
MS Roald Amundsen
—
Year Built
MS Fridtjof Nansen
2,020
MS Roald Amundsen
2,019
Space Ratio
MS Fridtjof Nansen
39.4 GT/pax
MS Roald Amundsen
39.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Fridtjof Nansen
3.51 :1
MS Roald Amundsen
3.51 :1
| Specification | MS Fridtjof Nansen | MS Roald Amundsen |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,020Winner | 2,019 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 20,889 GT | 20,889 GT |
| Length | 140 m | 140 m |
| Beam | 23 m | 23 m |
| Draft | — | 6.9 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 530 | 530 |
| Crew | 151 | 151 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.4 GT/pax | 39.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.51:1 | 3.51:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kleven | Kleven |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9813084 | 9813072 |
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 Roald Amundsen
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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