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 Vesteralen
Gross Tonnage
MS Nordlys
11,200 GT
MS Vesteralen
6,261 GT
Length
MS Nordlys
123 m
MS Vesteralen
108 m
Beam
MS Nordlys
19 m
MS Vesteralen
17 m
Passengers
MS Nordlys
479
MS Vesteralen
318
Crew
MS Nordlys
57
MS Vesteralen
55
Decks
MS Nordlys
—
MS Vesteralen
—
Year Built
MS Nordlys
1,994
MS Vesteralen
1,983
Space Ratio
MS Nordlys
23.4 GT/pax
MS Vesteralen
19.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Nordlys
8.40 :1
MS Vesteralen
5.78 :1
| Specification | MS Nordlys | MS Vesteralen |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,994Winner | 1,983 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,200 GTWinner | 6,261 GT |
| Length | 123 mWinner | 108 m |
| Beam | 19 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 479Winner | 318 |
| Crew | 57Winner | 55 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 23.4 GT/paxWinner | 19.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 8.40:1 | 5.78:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Ulstein Hatlo | Kaarbos |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9107784 | 9039093 |
MS Nordlys
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 | — | — |
