Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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 Nordstjernen
MS Richard With
Gross Tonnage
MS Nordstjernen
2,191 GT
MS Richard With
11,205 GT
Length
MS Nordstjernen
87 m
MS Richard With
121 m
Beam
MS Nordstjernen
13 m
MS Richard With
19 m
Passengers
MS Nordstjernen
144
MS Richard With
470
Crew
MS Nordstjernen
50
MS Richard With
57
Decks
MS Nordstjernen
—
MS Richard With
—
Year Built
MS Nordstjernen
1,956
MS Richard With
1,993
Space Ratio
MS Nordstjernen
15.2 GT/pax
MS Richard With
23.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Nordstjernen
2.88 :1
MS Richard With
8.25 :1
| Specification | MS Nordstjernen | MS Richard With |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Classic | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,956 | 1,993Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 2,191 GT | 11,205 GTWinner |
| Length | 87 m | 121 mWinner |
| Beam | 13 m | 19 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 144 | 470Winner |
| Crew | 50 | 57Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 15.2 GT/pax | 23.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.88:1Winner | 8.25:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Blohm+Voss | Volkswerft |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 8019371 | 9107772 |
MS Nordstjernen
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
MS Richard With
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 | — | 6 m |
| Decks | — | — |
