Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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
World Voyager
Gross Tonnage
MS Polarlys
11,200 GT
World Voyager
9,300 GT
Length
MS Polarlys
123 m
World Voyager
126 m
Beam
MS Polarlys
19 m
World Voyager
19 m
Passengers
MS Polarlys
479
World Voyager
200
Crew
MS Polarlys
57
World Voyager
120
Decks
MS Polarlys
—
World Voyager
—
Year Built
MS Polarlys
1,996
World Voyager
2,020
Space Ratio
MS Polarlys
23.4 GT/pax
World Voyager
46.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Polarlys
8.40 :1
World Voyager
1.67 :1
| Specification | MS Polarlys | World Voyager |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | nicko cruises |
| Class | Coastal | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996 | 2,020Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,200 GTWinner | 9,300 GT |
| Length | 123 m | 126 mWinner |
| Beam | 19 m | 19 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 479Winner | 200 |
| Crew | 57 | 120Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 23.4 GT/pax | 46.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 8.40:1 | 1.67:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Ulstein Hatlo | WestSea |
| Flag | Norway | Portugal |
| IMO Number | 9107796 | 8521232 |
MS Polarlys
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
World Voyager
47 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2020 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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6.2 m |
12.2 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
