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 Roald Amundsen
Scenic Eclipse II
Gross Tonnage
MS Roald Amundsen
20,889 GT
Scenic Eclipse II
17,545 GT
Length
MS Roald Amundsen
140 m
Scenic Eclipse II
168 m
Beam
MS Roald Amundsen
23 m
Scenic Eclipse II
22 m
Passengers
MS Roald Amundsen
530
Scenic Eclipse II
228
Crew
MS Roald Amundsen
151
Scenic Eclipse II
176
Decks
MS Roald Amundsen
—
Scenic Eclipse II
—
Year Built
MS Roald Amundsen
2,019
Scenic Eclipse II
2,023
Space Ratio
MS Roald Amundsen
39.4 GT/pax
Scenic Eclipse II
77.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Roald Amundsen
3.51 :1
Scenic Eclipse II
1.30 :1
| Specification | MS Roald Amundsen | Scenic Eclipse II |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Scenic Luxury Cruises |
| Class | Expedition | Discovery Yacht |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 20,889 GTWinner | 17,545 GT |
| Length | 140 m | 168 mWinner |
| Beam | 23 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 530Winner | 228 |
| Crew | 151 | 176Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.4 GT/pax | 77.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.51:1 | 1.30:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kleven | Uljanik |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9813072 | 9850460 |
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
Scenic Eclipse II
77 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.3:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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22 m |
| Draft | 6.9 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
