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View Deal →MS Kong Harald vs Star Pride
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
MS Kong Harald is the larger vessel at 11,200 GT, 12% more than Star Pride's 9,975 GT. Star Pride offers more personal space with a space ratio of 32.0 GT per passenger versus 23.8. Built in 1993, MS Kong Harald is 5 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 3 – 4
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Category
MS Kong Harald
Star Pride
Size
11,200 GT
9,975 GT
Passengers
470
312
Year Built
1993
1988
Crew Ratio
1:7.8
1:1.6
Space Ratio
23.8
32.0
Decks
—
—
Length
121m
135m
From Price
—
$2,411/pp
Comparison Verdict
MS Kong Harald is the larger vessel at 11,200 GT, 12% more than Star Pride's 9,975 GT. Star Pride offers more personal space with a space ratio of 32.0 GT per passenger versus 23.8. Built in 1993, MS Kong Harald is 5 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Star Pride |
| Capacity | MS Kong Harald |
| Modernity | MS Kong Harald |
| Service | Star Pride |
| Spaciousness | Star Pride |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Star Pride |
| Fleet Power | MS Kong Harald |
Bottom line: Star Pride leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Star Pride for overall superiority; pick MS Kong Harald if Capacity matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose MS Kong Harald if...
- You want the newer ship (built 1993, 5yr newer)
- Size matters to you (11,200 GT)
- More onboard variety (470 guests)
Choose Star Pride if...
- Better service ratio (1.6:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (32.0 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| MS Kong Harald | Star Pride | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $2,411 pp |
| Departing | — | Nov 8 |
| Duration | — | 7 nights |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
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Can I compare more than two ships?
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