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 Vesteralen
Gross Tonnage
MS Nordkapp
11,386 GT
MS Vesteralen
6,261 GT
Length
MS Nordkapp
123 m
MS Vesteralen
108 m
Beam
MS Nordkapp
19 m
MS Vesteralen
17 m
Passengers
MS Nordkapp
464
MS Vesteralen
318
Crew
MS Nordkapp
60
MS Vesteralen
55
Decks
MS Nordkapp
—
MS Vesteralen
—
Year Built
MS Nordkapp
1,996
MS Vesteralen
1,983
Space Ratio
MS Nordkapp
24.5 GT/pax
MS Vesteralen
19.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Nordkapp
7.73 :1
MS Vesteralen
5.78 :1
| Specification | MS Nordkapp | MS Vesteralen |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996Winner | 1,983 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,386 GTWinner | 6,261 GT |
| Length | 123 mWinner | 108 m |
| Beam | 19 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 464Winner | 318 |
| Crew | 60Winner | 55 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 24.5 GT/paxWinner | 19.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 7.73:1 | 5.78:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | Kaarbos |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9039105 | 9039093 |
MS Nordkapp
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
MS Vesteralen
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
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17 m |
| Draft | — | 5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
