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 Polarlys
Gross Tonnage
MS Nordnorge
11,386 GT
MS Polarlys
11,200 GT
Length
MS Nordnorge
123 m
MS Polarlys
123 m
Beam
MS Nordnorge
19 m
MS Polarlys
19 m
Passengers
MS Nordnorge
623
MS Polarlys
479
Crew
MS Nordnorge
52
MS Polarlys
57
Decks
MS Nordnorge
—
MS Polarlys
—
Year Built
MS Nordnorge
1,997
MS Polarlys
1,996
Space Ratio
MS Nordnorge
18.3 GT/pax
MS Polarlys
23.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Nordnorge
11.98 :1
MS Polarlys
8.40 :1
| Specification | MS Nordnorge | MS Polarlys |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,997Winner | 1,996 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,386 GTWinner | 11,200 GT |
| Length | 123 m | 123 m |
| Beam | 19 m | 19 m |
| Draft | — | 6.2 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 623Winner | 479 |
| Crew | 52 | 57Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 18.3 GT/pax | 23.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 11.98:1 | 8.40:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | Ulstein Hatlo |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9107758 | 9107796 |
MS Nordnorge
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
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