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
Star Breeze
Gross Tonnage
MS Nordlys
11,200 GT
Star Breeze
9,975 GT
Length
MS Nordlys
123 m
Star Breeze
135 m
Beam
MS Nordlys
19 m
Star Breeze
19 m
Passengers
MS Nordlys
479
Star Breeze
312
Crew
MS Nordlys
57
Star Breeze
194
Decks
MS Nordlys
—
Star Breeze
—
Year Built
MS Nordlys
1,994
Star Breeze
1,989
Space Ratio
MS Nordlys
23.4 GT/pax
Star Breeze
32.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Nordlys
8.40 :1
Star Breeze
1.61 :1
| Specification | MS Nordlys | Star Breeze |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Coastal | Star Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,994Winner | 1,989 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,200 GTWinner | 9,975 GT |
| Length | 123 m | 135 mWinner |
| Beam | 19 m | 19 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 479Winner | 312 |
| Crew | 57 | 194Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 23.4 GT/pax | 32.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 8.40:1 | 1.61:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Ulstein Hatlo | Schichau Seebeck |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9107784 | 8807997 |
MS Nordlys
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Star Breeze
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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