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 Roald Amundsen
MS Trollfjord
Gross Tonnage
MS Roald Amundsen
20,889 GT
MS Trollfjord
16,140 GT
Length
MS Roald Amundsen
140 m
MS Trollfjord
136 m
Beam
MS Roald Amundsen
23 m
MS Trollfjord
22 m
Passengers
MS Roald Amundsen
530
MS Trollfjord
822
Crew
MS Roald Amundsen
151
MS Trollfjord
60
Decks
MS Roald Amundsen
—
MS Trollfjord
—
Year Built
MS Roald Amundsen
2,019
MS Trollfjord
2,002
Space Ratio
MS Roald Amundsen
39.4 GT/pax
MS Trollfjord
19.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Roald Amundsen
3.51 :1
MS Trollfjord
13.70 :1
| Specification | MS Roald Amundsen | MS Trollfjord |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Hurtigruten Expeditions |
| Class | Expedition | Coastal |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019Winner | 2,002 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 20,889 GTWinner | 16,140 GT |
| Length | 140 mWinner | 136 m |
| Beam | 23 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 530 | 822Winner |
| Crew | 151Winner | 60 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.4 GT/paxWinner | 19.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.51:1Winner | 13.70:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kleven | Fosen Mek |
| Flag | Norway | Norway |
| IMO Number | 9813072 | 9039129 |
MS Roald Amundsen
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
MS Trollfjord
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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22 m |
| Draft | 6.9 mWinner | 5.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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