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 Otto Sverdrup
MS Roald Amundsen
Gross Tonnage
MS Otto Sverdrup
15,690 GT
MS Roald Amundsen
20,889 GT
Length
MS Otto Sverdrup
138 m
MS Roald Amundsen
140 m
Beam
MS Otto Sverdrup
21 m
MS Roald Amundsen
23 m
Passengers
MS Otto Sverdrup
500
MS Roald Amundsen
530
Crew
MS Otto Sverdrup
110
MS Roald Amundsen
151
Decks
MS Otto Sverdrup
—
MS Roald Amundsen
—
Year Built
MS Otto Sverdrup
2,003
MS Roald Amundsen
2,019
Space Ratio
MS Otto Sverdrup
31.4 GT/pax
MS Roald Amundsen
39.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Otto Sverdrup
4.55 :1
MS Roald Amundsen
3.51 :1
| Specification | MS Otto Sverdrup | MS Roald Amundsen |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Explorer | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003 | 2,019Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 15,690 GT | 20,889 GTWinner |
| Length | 138 m | 140 mWinner |
| Beam | 21 m | 23 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 500 | 530Winner |
| Crew | 110 | 151Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.4 GT/pax | 39.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 4.55:1 | 3.51:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fosen Mek | Kleven |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9917097 | 9813072 |
MS Otto Sverdrup
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
MS Roald Amundsen
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 5.3 m | 6.9 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
