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 Richard With
Star Breeze
Gross Tonnage
MS Richard With
11,205 GT
Star Breeze
9,975 GT
Length
MS Richard With
121 m
Star Breeze
135 m
Beam
MS Richard With
19 m
Star Breeze
19 m
Passengers
MS Richard With
470
Star Breeze
312
Crew
MS Richard With
57
Star Breeze
194
Decks
MS Richard With
—
Star Breeze
—
Year Built
MS Richard With
1,993
Star Breeze
1,989
Space Ratio
MS Richard With
23.8 GT/pax
Star Breeze
32.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Richard With
8.25 :1
Star Breeze
1.61 :1
| Specification | MS Richard With | Star Breeze |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Windstar Cruises |
| Class | Coastal | Star Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,993Winner | 1,989 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 11,205 GTWinner | 9,975 GT |
| Length | 121 m | 135 mWinner |
| Beam | 19 m | 19 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 470Winner | 312 |
| Crew | 57 | 194Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 23.8 GT/pax | 32.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 8.25:1 | 1.61:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Volkswerft | Schichau Seebeck |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9107772 | 8807997 |
MS Richard With
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Star Breeze
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 | — | — |
