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 Kong Harald
Star Breeze
Gross Tonnage
MS Kong Harald
11,200 GT
Star Breeze
9,975 GT
Length
MS Kong Harald
121 m
Star Breeze
135 m
Beam
MS Kong Harald
19 m
Star Breeze
19 m
Passengers
MS Kong Harald
470
Star Breeze
312
Crew
MS Kong Harald
60
Star Breeze
194
Decks
MS Kong Harald
—
Star Breeze
—
Year Built
MS Kong Harald
1,993
Star Breeze
1,989
Space Ratio
MS Kong Harald
23.8 GT/pax
Star Breeze
32.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Kong Harald
7.83 :1
Star Breeze
1.61 :1
| Specification | MS Kong Harald | Star Breeze |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Coastal | Star Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,993Winner | 1,989 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,200 GTWinner | 9,975 GT |
| Length | 121 m | 135 mWinner |
| Beam | 19 m | 19 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 470Winner | 312 |
| Crew | 60 | 194Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 23.8 GT/pax | 32.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 7.83:1 | 1.61:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Volkswerft | Schichau Seebeck |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9039117 | 8807997 |
MS Kong Harald
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Star Breeze
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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5.4 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
