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 Richard With
Gross Tonnage
MS Lofoten
2,661 GT
MS Richard With
11,205 GT
Length
MS Lofoten
87 m
MS Richard With
121 m
Beam
MS Lofoten
13 m
MS Richard With
19 m
Passengers
MS Lofoten
147
MS Richard With
470
Crew
MS Lofoten
52
MS Richard With
57
Decks
MS Lofoten
—
MS Richard With
—
Year Built
MS Lofoten
1,964
MS Richard With
1,993
Space Ratio
MS Lofoten
18.1 GT/pax
MS Richard With
23.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Lofoten
2.83 :1
MS Richard With
8.25 :1
| Specification | MS Lofoten | MS Richard With |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Classic | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,964 | 1,993Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 2,661 GT | 11,205 GTWinner |
| Length | 87 m | 121 mWinner |
| Beam | 13 m | 19 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 147 | 470Winner |
| Crew | 52 | 57Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 18.1 GT/pax | 23.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.83:1Winner | 8.25:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Akers Mek | Volkswerft |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 8019383 | 9107772 |
MS Lofoten
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
MS Richard With
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 7.3 mWinner | 6 m |
| Decks | — | — |
