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 Polarlys
MS Richard With
Gross Tonnage
MS Polarlys
11,200 GT
MS Richard With
11,205 GT
Length
MS Polarlys
123 m
MS Richard With
121 m
Beam
MS Polarlys
19 m
MS Richard With
19 m
Passengers
MS Polarlys
479
MS Richard With
470
Crew
MS Polarlys
57
MS Richard With
57
Decks
MS Polarlys
—
MS Richard With
—
Year Built
MS Polarlys
1,996
MS Richard With
1,993
Space Ratio
MS Polarlys
23.4 GT/pax
MS Richard With
23.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Polarlys
8.40 :1
MS Richard With
8.25 :1
| Specification | MS Polarlys | MS Richard With |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996Winner | 1,993 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,200 GT | 11,205 GTWinner |
| Length | 123 mWinner | 121 m |
| Beam | 19 m | 19 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 479Winner | 470 |
| Crew | 57 | 57 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 23.4 GT/pax | 23.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 8.40:1 | 8.25:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Ulstein Hatlo | Volkswerft |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9107796 | 9107772 |
MS Polarlys
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
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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