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 Nordlys
MS Polarlys
Gross Tonnage
MS Nordlys
11,200 GT
MS Polarlys
11,200 GT
Length
MS Nordlys
123 m
MS Polarlys
123 m
Beam
MS Nordlys
19 m
MS Polarlys
19 m
Passengers
MS Nordlys
479
MS Polarlys
479
Crew
MS Nordlys
57
MS Polarlys
57
Decks
MS Nordlys
—
MS Polarlys
—
Year Built
MS Nordlys
1,994
MS Polarlys
1,996
Space Ratio
MS Nordlys
23.4 GT/pax
MS Polarlys
23.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Nordlys
8.40 :1
MS Polarlys
8.40 :1
| Specification | MS Nordlys | MS Polarlys |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,994 | 1,996Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,200 GT | 11,200 GT |
| Length | 123 m | 123 m |
| Beam | 19 m | 19 m |
| Draft | — | 6.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 479 | 479 |
| Crew | 57 | 57 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 23.4 GT/pax | 23.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 8.40:1 | 8.40:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Ulstein Hatlo | Ulstein Hatlo |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9107784 | 9107796 |
MS Nordlys
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
MS Polarlys
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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