Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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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
Scenic Eclipse
Gross Tonnage
MS Fridtjof Nansen
20,889 GT
Scenic Eclipse
17,545 GT
Length
MS Fridtjof Nansen
140 m
Scenic Eclipse
168 m
Beam
MS Fridtjof Nansen
23 m
Scenic Eclipse
22 m
Passengers
MS Fridtjof Nansen
530
Scenic Eclipse
228
Crew
MS Fridtjof Nansen
151
Scenic Eclipse
176
Decks
MS Fridtjof Nansen
—
Scenic Eclipse
—
Year Built
MS Fridtjof Nansen
2,020
Scenic Eclipse
2,019
Space Ratio
MS Fridtjof Nansen
39.4 GT/pax
Scenic Eclipse
77.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Fridtjof Nansen
3.51 :1
Scenic Eclipse
1.30 :1
| Specification | MS Fridtjof Nansen | Scenic Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Scenic Luxury Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Discovery Yacht |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,020Winner | 2,019 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 20,889 GTWinner | 17,545 GT |
| Length | 140 m | 168 mWinner |
| Beam | 23 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 530Winner | 228 |
| Crew | 151 | 176Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.4 GT/pax | 77.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.51:1 | 1.30:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kleven | Uljanik |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9813084 | 9797220 |
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
Scenic Eclipse
77 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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22 m |
| Draft | — | 7.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
