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 Vesteralen
Gross Tonnage
MS Polarlys
11,200 GT
MS Vesteralen
6,261 GT
Length
MS Polarlys
123 m
MS Vesteralen
108 m
Beam
MS Polarlys
19 m
MS Vesteralen
17 m
Passengers
MS Polarlys
479
MS Vesteralen
318
Crew
MS Polarlys
57
MS Vesteralen
55
Decks
MS Polarlys
—
MS Vesteralen
—
Year Built
MS Polarlys
1,996
MS Vesteralen
1,983
Space Ratio
MS Polarlys
23.4 GT/pax
MS Vesteralen
19.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Polarlys
8.40 :1
MS Vesteralen
5.78 :1
| Specification | MS Polarlys | MS Vesteralen |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Coastal | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996Winner | 1,983 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,200 GTWinner | 6,261 GT |
| Length | 123 mWinner | 108 m |
| Beam | 19 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 479Winner | 318 |
| Crew | 57Winner | 55 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 23.4 GT/paxWinner | 19.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 8.40:1 | 5.78:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Ulstein Hatlo | Kaarbos |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9107796 | 9039093 |
MS Polarlys
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
MS Vesteralen
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
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17 m |
| Draft | 6.2 mWinner | 5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
