Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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 Spitsbergen
Gross Tonnage
MS Nordkapp
11,386 GT
MS Spitsbergen
7,025 GT
Length
MS Nordkapp
123 m
MS Spitsbergen
100 m
Beam
MS Nordkapp
19 m
MS Spitsbergen
18 m
Passengers
MS Nordkapp
464
MS Spitsbergen
180
Crew
MS Nordkapp
60
MS Spitsbergen
74
Decks
MS Nordkapp
—
MS Spitsbergen
—
Year Built
MS Nordkapp
1,996
MS Spitsbergen
2,016
Space Ratio
MS Nordkapp
24.5 GT/pax
MS Spitsbergen
39.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Nordkapp
7.73 :1
MS Spitsbergen
2.43 :1
| Specification | MS Nordkapp | MS Spitsbergen |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996 | 2,016Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,386 GTWinner | 7,025 GT |
| Length | 123 mWinner | 100 m |
| Beam | 19 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 464Winner | 180 |
| Crew | 60 | 74Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 24.5 GT/pax | 39.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 7.73:1 | 2.43:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | Remontowa |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9039105 | 9653654 |
MS Nordkapp
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
MS Spitsbergen
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2016 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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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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18 m |
| Draft | — | 7.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
