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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
Wind Surf
Gross Tonnage
MS Polarlys
11,200 GT
Wind Surf
14,745 GT
Length
MS Polarlys
123 m
Wind Surf
187 m
Beam
MS Polarlys
19 m
Wind Surf
20 m
Passengers
MS Polarlys
479
Wind Surf
342
Crew
MS Polarlys
57
Wind Surf
191
Decks
MS Polarlys
—
Wind Surf
—
Year Built
MS Polarlys
1,996
Wind Surf
1,990
Space Ratio
MS Polarlys
23.4 GT/pax
Wind Surf
43.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Polarlys
8.40 :1
Wind Surf
1.79 :1
| Specification | MS Polarlys | Wind Surf |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Coastal | Sail |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996Winner | 1,990 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,200 GT | 14,745 GTWinner |
| Length | 123 m | 187 mWinner |
| Beam | 19 m | 20 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 479Winner | 342 |
| Crew | 57 | 191Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 23.4 GT/pax | 43.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 8.40:1 | 1.79:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Ulstein Hatlo | Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9107796 | 8500283 |
MS Polarlys
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Wind Surf
43 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.8:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 6.2 mWinner | 5.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
