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
Scenic Eclipse II
Gross Tonnage
MS Otto Sverdrup
15,690 GT
Scenic Eclipse II
17,545 GT
Length
MS Otto Sverdrup
138 m
Scenic Eclipse II
168 m
Beam
MS Otto Sverdrup
21 m
Scenic Eclipse II
22 m
Passengers
MS Otto Sverdrup
500
Scenic Eclipse II
228
Crew
MS Otto Sverdrup
110
Scenic Eclipse II
176
Decks
MS Otto Sverdrup
—
Scenic Eclipse II
—
Year Built
MS Otto Sverdrup
2,003
Scenic Eclipse II
2,023
Space Ratio
MS Otto Sverdrup
31.4 GT/pax
Scenic Eclipse II
77.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Otto Sverdrup
4.55 :1
Scenic Eclipse II
1.30 :1
| Specification | MS Otto Sverdrup | Scenic Eclipse II |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Scenic Luxury Cruises |
| Class | Explorer | Discovery Yacht |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 15,690 GT | 17,545 GTWinner |
| Length | 138 m | 168 mWinner |
| Beam | 21 m | 22 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 500Winner | 228 |
| Crew | 110 | 176Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.4 GT/pax | 77.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 4.55:1 | 1.30:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fosen Mek | Uljanik |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9917097 | 9850460 |
MS Otto Sverdrup
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Scenic Eclipse II
77 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
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 | — |
| Decks | — | — |
