Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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 Nordnorge
MS Otto Sverdrup
Gross Tonnage
MS Nordnorge
11,386 GT
MS Otto Sverdrup
15,690 GT
Length
MS Nordnorge
123 m
MS Otto Sverdrup
138 m
Beam
MS Nordnorge
19 m
MS Otto Sverdrup
21 m
Passengers
MS Nordnorge
623
MS Otto Sverdrup
500
Crew
MS Nordnorge
52
MS Otto Sverdrup
110
Decks
MS Nordnorge
—
MS Otto Sverdrup
—
Year Built
MS Nordnorge
1,997
MS Otto Sverdrup
2,003
Space Ratio
MS Nordnorge
18.3 GT/pax
MS Otto Sverdrup
31.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Nordnorge
11.98 :1
MS Otto Sverdrup
4.55 :1
| Specification | MS Nordnorge | MS Otto Sverdrup |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Explorer |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,997 | 2,003Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,386 GT | 15,690 GTWinner |
| Length | 123 m | 138 mWinner |
| Beam | 19 m | 21 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 623Winner | 500 |
| Crew | 52 | 110Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 18.3 GT/pax | 31.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 11.98:1 | 4.55:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | Fosen Mek |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9107758 | 9917097 |
MS Nordnorge
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
MS Otto Sverdrup
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | 5.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
