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
Ultramarine
Gross Tonnage
MS Kong Harald
11,200 GT
Ultramarine
13,000 GT
Length
MS Kong Harald
121 m
Ultramarine
128 m
Beam
MS Kong Harald
19 m
Ultramarine
20 m
Passengers
MS Kong Harald
470
Ultramarine
199
Crew
MS Kong Harald
60
Ultramarine
140
Decks
MS Kong Harald
—
Ultramarine
—
Year Built
MS Kong Harald
1,993
Ultramarine
2,021
Space Ratio
MS Kong Harald
23.8 GT/pax
Ultramarine
65.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Kong Harald
7.83 :1
Ultramarine
1.42 :1
| Specification | MS Kong Harald | Ultramarine |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Quark Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,993 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,200 GT | 13,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 121 m | 128 mWinner |
| Beam | 19 m | 20 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 470Winner | 199 |
| Crew | 60 | 140Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 23.8 GT/pax | 65.3 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 7.83:1 | 1.42:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Volkswerft | Brodosplit |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9039117 | 9898840 |
MS Kong Harald
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Ultramarine
65 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 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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| Draft | 5 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
