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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
Wind Surf
Gross Tonnage
MS Nordkapp
11,386 GT
Wind Surf
14,745 GT
Length
MS Nordkapp
123 m
Wind Surf
187 m
Beam
MS Nordkapp
19 m
Wind Surf
20 m
Passengers
MS Nordkapp
464
Wind Surf
342
Crew
MS Nordkapp
60
Wind Surf
191
Decks
MS Nordkapp
—
Wind Surf
—
Year Built
MS Nordkapp
1,996
Wind Surf
1,990
Space Ratio
MS Nordkapp
24.5 GT/pax
Wind Surf
43.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Nordkapp
7.73 :1
Wind Surf
1.79 :1
| Specification | MS Nordkapp | Wind Surf |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Coastal | Sail |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996Winner | 1,990 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,386 GT | 14,745 GTWinner |
| Length | 123 m | 187 mWinner |
| Beam | 19 m | 20 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 464Winner | 342 |
| Crew | 60 | 191Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 24.5 GT/pax | 43.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 7.73:1 | 1.79:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9039105 | 8500283 |
MS Nordkapp
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Wind Surf
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.8:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | 5.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
