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
Silver Wind
Gross Tonnage
MS Fridtjof Nansen
20,889 GT
Silver Wind
17,400 GT
Length
MS Fridtjof Nansen
140 m
Silver Wind
157 m
Beam
MS Fridtjof Nansen
23 m
Silver Wind
21 m
Passengers
MS Fridtjof Nansen
530
Silver Wind
274
Crew
MS Fridtjof Nansen
151
Silver Wind
222
Decks
MS Fridtjof Nansen
—
Silver Wind
—
Year Built
MS Fridtjof Nansen
2,020
Silver Wind
1,995
Space Ratio
MS Fridtjof Nansen
39.4 GT/pax
Silver Wind
63.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Fridtjof Nansen
3.51 :1
Silver Wind
1.23 :1
| Specification | MS Fridtjof Nansen | Silver Wind |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Silversea Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Wind Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,020Winner | 1,995 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 20,889 GTWinner | 17,400 GT |
| Length | 140 m | 157 mWinner |
| Beam | 23 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 530Winner | 274 |
| Crew | 151 | 222Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.4 GT/pax | 63.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.51:1 | 1.23:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kleven | Visentini |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9813084 | 8903934 |
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
Silver Wind
64 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.2:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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21 m |
| Draft | — | 5.7 m |
| Decks | — | — |
