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 Roald Amundsen
Gross Tonnage
MS Midnatsol
16,140 GT
MS Roald Amundsen
20,889 GT
Length
MS Midnatsol
136 m
MS Roald Amundsen
140 m
Beam
MS Midnatsol
22 m
MS Roald Amundsen
23 m
Passengers
MS Midnatsol
1,000
MS Roald Amundsen
530
Crew
MS Midnatsol
60
MS Roald Amundsen
151
Decks
MS Midnatsol
—
MS Roald Amundsen
—
Year Built
MS Midnatsol
2,003
MS Roald Amundsen
2,019
Space Ratio
MS Midnatsol
16.1 GT/pax
MS Roald Amundsen
39.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Midnatsol
16.67 :1
MS Roald Amundsen
3.51 :1
| Specification | MS Midnatsol | MS Roald Amundsen |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003 | 2,019Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 16,140 GT | 20,889 GTWinner |
| Length | 136 m | 140 mWinner |
| Beam | 22 m | 23 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,000Winner | 530 |
| Crew | 60 | 151Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 16.1 GT/pax | 39.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 16.67:1 | 3.51:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fosen Mek | Kleven |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9039131 | 9813072 |
MS Midnatsol
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MS Roald Amundsen
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | 6.9 m |
| Decks | — | — |
