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 Midnatsol
MS Nordnorge
Gross Tonnage
MS Midnatsol
16,140 GT
MS Nordnorge
11,386 GT
Length
MS Midnatsol
136 m
MS Nordnorge
123 m
Beam
MS Midnatsol
22 m
MS Nordnorge
19 m
Passengers
MS Midnatsol
1,000
MS Nordnorge
623
Crew
MS Midnatsol
60
MS Nordnorge
52
Decks
MS Midnatsol
—
MS Nordnorge
—
Year Built
MS Midnatsol
2,003
MS Nordnorge
1,997
Space Ratio
MS Midnatsol
16.1 GT/pax
MS Nordnorge
18.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Midnatsol
16.67 :1
MS Nordnorge
11.98 :1
| Specification | MS Midnatsol | MS Nordnorge |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003Winner | 1,997 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 16,140 GTWinner | 11,386 GT |
| Length | 136 mWinner | 123 m |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,000Winner | 623 |
| Crew | 60Winner | 52 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 16.1 GT/pax | 18.3 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 16.67:1 | 11.98:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fosen Mek | Kvaerner Kleven |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9039131 | 9107758 |
MS Midnatsol
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MS Nordnorge
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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19 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
