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 Lofoten
MS Nordstjernen
Gross Tonnage
MS Lofoten
2,661 GT
MS Nordstjernen
2,191 GT
Length
MS Lofoten
87 m
MS Nordstjernen
87 m
Beam
MS Lofoten
13 m
MS Nordstjernen
13 m
Passengers
MS Lofoten
147
MS Nordstjernen
144
Crew
MS Lofoten
52
MS Nordstjernen
50
Decks
MS Lofoten
—
MS Nordstjernen
—
Year Built
MS Lofoten
1,964
MS Nordstjernen
1,956
Space Ratio
MS Lofoten
18.1 GT/pax
MS Nordstjernen
15.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Lofoten
2.83 :1
MS Nordstjernen
2.88 :1
| Specification | MS Lofoten | MS Nordstjernen |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Classic | Classic |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,964Winner | 1,956 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 2,661 GTWinner | 2,191 GT |
| Length | 87 m | 87 m |
| Beam | 13 m | 13 m |
| Draft | 7.3 m | — |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 147Winner | 144 |
| Crew | 52Winner | 50 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 18.1 GT/paxWinner | 15.2 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.83:1Winner | 2.88:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Akers Mek | Blohm+Voss |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 8019383 | 8019371 |
MS Lofoten
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
MS Nordstjernen
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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