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 Hamburg
MS Kong Harald
Gross Tonnage
MS Hamburg
15,067 GT
MS Kong Harald
11,200 GT
Length
MS Hamburg
144 m
MS Kong Harald
121 m
Beam
MS Hamburg
22 m
MS Kong Harald
19 m
Passengers
MS Hamburg
420
MS Kong Harald
470
Crew
MS Hamburg
170
MS Kong Harald
60
Decks
MS Hamburg
—
MS Kong Harald
—
Year Built
MS Hamburg
2,000
MS Kong Harald
1,993
Space Ratio
MS Hamburg
35.9 GT/pax
MS Kong Harald
23.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Hamburg
2.47 :1
MS Kong Harald
7.83 :1
| Specification | MS Hamburg | MS Kong Harald |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Classic | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,000Winner | 1,993 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 15,067 GTWinner | 11,200 GT |
| Length | 144 mWinner | 121 m |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 420 | 470Winner |
| Crew | 170Winner | 60 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.9 GT/paxWinner | 23.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.47:1Winner | 7.83:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | MTW Schiffswerft | Volkswerft |
| Flag | Germany | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9267889 | 9039117 |
MS Hamburg
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
MS Kong Harald
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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19 m |
| Draft | — | 5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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