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 Trollfjord
Gross Tonnage
MS Nordnorge
11,386 GT
MS Trollfjord
16,140 GT
Length
MS Nordnorge
123 m
MS Trollfjord
136 m
Beam
MS Nordnorge
19 m
MS Trollfjord
22 m
Passengers
MS Nordnorge
623
MS Trollfjord
822
Crew
MS Nordnorge
52
MS Trollfjord
60
Decks
MS Nordnorge
—
MS Trollfjord
—
Year Built
MS Nordnorge
1,997
MS Trollfjord
2,002
Space Ratio
MS Nordnorge
18.3 GT/pax
MS Trollfjord
19.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Nordnorge
11.98 :1
MS Trollfjord
13.70 :1
| Specification | MS Nordnorge | MS Trollfjord |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,997 | 2,002Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,386 GT | 16,140 GTWinner |
| Length | 123 m | 136 mWinner |
| Beam | 19 m | 22 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 623 | 822Winner |
| Crew | 52 | 60Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 18.3 GT/pax | 19.6 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 11.98:1Winner | 13.70:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Kleven | Fosen Mek |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9107758 | 9039129 |
MS Nordnorge
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
MS Trollfjord
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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| Draft | — | 5.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
