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 Kong Harald
World Odyssey
Gross Tonnage
MS Kong Harald
11,200 GT
World Odyssey
9,300 GT
Length
MS Kong Harald
121 m
World Odyssey
126 m
Beam
MS Kong Harald
19 m
World Odyssey
19 m
Passengers
MS Kong Harald
470
World Odyssey
200
Crew
MS Kong Harald
60
World Odyssey
120
Decks
MS Kong Harald
—
World Odyssey
—
Year Built
MS Kong Harald
1,993
World Odyssey
2,023
Space Ratio
MS Kong Harald
23.8 GT/pax
World Odyssey
46.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Kong Harald
7.83 :1
World Odyssey
1.67 :1
| Specification | MS Kong Harald | World Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | nicko cruises |
| Class | Coastal | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,993 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,200 GTWinner | 9,300 GT |
| Length | 121 m | 126 mWinner |
| Beam | 19 m | 19 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 470Winner | 200 |
| Crew | 60 | 120Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 23.8 GT/pax | 46.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 7.83:1 | 1.67:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Volkswerft | WestSea |
| Flag | Norway | Portugal |
| IMO Number | 9039117 | 9887080 |
MS Kong Harald
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
World Odyssey
47 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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8.5 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
