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 Vesteralen
Ocean Victory
Gross Tonnage
MS Vesteralen
6,261 GT
Ocean Victory
8,500 GT
Length
MS Vesteralen
108 m
Ocean Victory
105 m
Beam
MS Vesteralen
17 m
Ocean Victory
18 m
Passengers
MS Vesteralen
318
Ocean Victory
189
Crew
MS Vesteralen
55
Ocean Victory
115
Decks
MS Vesteralen
—
Ocean Victory
—
Year Built
MS Vesteralen
1,983
Ocean Victory
2,021
Space Ratio
MS Vesteralen
19.7 GT/pax
Ocean Victory
45.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MS Vesteralen
5.78 :1
Ocean Victory
1.64 :1
| Specification | MS Vesteralen | Ocean Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hurtigruten Expeditions | Atlas Ocean Voyages |
| Class | Coastal | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,983 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 6,261 GT | 8,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 108 mWinner | 105 m |
| Beam | 17 m | 18 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 318Winner | 189 |
| Crew | 55 | 115Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 19.7 GT/pax | 45.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 5.78:1 | 1.64:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kaarbos | China Merchants |
| Flag | Norway | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9039093 | 9834066 |
MS Vesteralen
Good value for money
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Ocean Victory
45 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 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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| Draft | 5 mWinner | 4 m |
| Decks | — | — |
