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
Star Legend
Gross Tonnage
MS Polarlys
11,200 GT
Star Legend
9,975 GT
Length
MS Polarlys
123 m
Star Legend
135 m
Beam
MS Polarlys
19 m
Star Legend
19 m
Passengers
MS Polarlys
479
Star Legend
312
Crew
MS Polarlys
57
Star Legend
194
Decks
MS Polarlys
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Star Legend
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Year Built
MS Polarlys
1,996
Star Legend
1,992
Space Ratio
MS Polarlys
23.4 GT/pax
Star Legend
32.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Polarlys
8.40 :1
Star Legend
1.61 :1
| Specification | MS Polarlys | Star Legend |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Coastal | Star Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996Winner | 1,992 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,200 GTWinner | 9,975 GT |
| Length | 123 m | 135 mWinner |
| Beam | 19 m | 19 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 479Winner | 312 |
| Crew | 57 | 194Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 23.4 GT/pax | 32.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 8.40:1 | 1.61:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Ulstein Hatlo | Schichau Seebeck |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9107796 | 8919268 |
MS Polarlys
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Star Legend
Comfortable atmosphere for two
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Good value for money
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Decks | โ | โ |