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 Otto Sverdrup
Gross Tonnage
MS Midnatsol
16,140 GT
MS Otto Sverdrup
15,690 GT
Length
MS Midnatsol
136 m
MS Otto Sverdrup
138 m
Beam
MS Midnatsol
22 m
MS Otto Sverdrup
21 m
Passengers
MS Midnatsol
1,000
MS Otto Sverdrup
500
Crew
MS Midnatsol
60
MS Otto Sverdrup
110
Decks
MS Midnatsol
—
MS Otto Sverdrup
—
Year Built
MS Midnatsol
2,003
MS Otto Sverdrup
2,003
Space Ratio
MS Midnatsol
16.1 GT/pax
MS Otto Sverdrup
31.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Midnatsol
16.67 :1
MS Otto Sverdrup
4.55 :1
| Specification | MS Midnatsol | MS Otto Sverdrup |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Explorer |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003 | 2,003 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 16,140 GTWinner | 15,690 GT |
| Length | 136 m | 138 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,000Winner | 500 |
| Crew | 60 | 110Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 16.1 GT/pax | 31.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 16.67:1 | 4.55:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fosen Mek | Fosen Mek |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9039131 | 9917097 |
MS Midnatsol
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MS Otto Sverdrup
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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21 m |
| Draft | — | 5.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
