Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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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
Star Clipper
Gross Tonnage
MS Nordstjernen
2,191 GT
Star Clipper
2,298 GT
Length
MS Nordstjernen
87 m
Star Clipper
115 m
Beam
MS Nordstjernen
13 m
Star Clipper
15 m
Passengers
MS Nordstjernen
144
Star Clipper
170
Crew
MS Nordstjernen
50
Star Clipper
72
Decks
MS Nordstjernen
—
Star Clipper
—
Year Built
MS Nordstjernen
1,956
Star Clipper
1,992
Space Ratio
MS Nordstjernen
15.2 GT/pax
Star Clipper
13.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Nordstjernen
2.88 :1
Star Clipper
2.36 :1
| Specification | MS Nordstjernen | Star Clipper |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Star Clippers |
| Class | Classic | Clipper |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,956 | 1,992Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 2,191 GT | 2,298 GTWinner |
| Length | 87 m | 115 mWinner |
| Beam | 13 m | 15 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 144 | 170Winner |
| Crew | 50 | 72Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 15.2 GT/paxWinner | 13.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.88:1 | 2.36:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Blohm+Voss | Scheepswerf van Langerbrugge |
| Flag | Norway | Malta |
| IMO Number | 8019371 | 8915433 |
MS Nordstjernen
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Star Clipper
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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| Draft | — | 3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
