Side-by-side cruise ship comparison ยท 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 Nordkapp
MS Nordnorge
Gross Tonnage
MS Nordkapp
11,386 GT
MS Nordnorge
11,386 GT
Length
MS Nordkapp
123 m
MS Nordnorge
123 m
Beam
MS Nordkapp
19 m
MS Nordnorge
19 m
Passengers
MS Nordkapp
464
MS Nordnorge
623
Crew
MS Nordkapp
60
MS Nordnorge
52
Decks
MS Nordkapp
โ
MS Nordnorge
โ
Year Built
MS Nordkapp
1,996
MS Nordnorge
1,997
Space Ratio
MS Nordkapp
24.5 GT/pax
MS Nordnorge
18.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Nordkapp
7.73 :1
MS Nordnorge
11.98 :1
| Specification | MS Nordkapp | MS Nordnorge |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996 | 1,997Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,386 GT | 11,386 GT |
| Length | 123 m | 123 m |
| Beam | 19 m | 19 m |
| Draft | โ | โ |
| Decks | โ | โ |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 464 | 623Winner |
| Crew | 60Winner | 52 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 24.5 GT/paxWinner | 18.3 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 7.73:1Winner | 11.98:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | Kvaerner Kleven |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9039105 | 9107758 |
MS Nordkapp
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
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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