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MS Nordkapp vs MS Nordlys

The verdict

Which should you choose?

MS Nordkapp is a small Hurtigruten ship carrying 436 passengers. MS Nordlys is a small Hurtigruten ship carrying 446 passengers. MS Nordkapp has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold. MS Nordlys has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

MS NordkappMS Nordlys
Cruise line Hurtigruten Hurtigruten
Ship size Small Small
Gross tonnage 11,386 11,204
Passengers 436 446
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 26.1 (better) 25.1
Length 405 ft 400 ft
Beam 66 ft 63 ft
Cruises on sale 24 24
Upcoming sailings 819 789
Cruise lengths 1 to 18 nights 1 to 16 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $301 $301

Questions

MS Nordkapp or MS Nordlys?

Which is bigger, MS Nordkapp or MS Nordlys?

MS Nordkapp is bigger at 11,386 gross tons, against 11,204 gross tons for MS Nordlys. MS Nordkapp carries 436 passengers and MS Nordlys carries 446.

Which has more space per passenger?

MS Nordkapp, with 26.1 gross tons per passenger against 25.1 on MS Nordlys. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

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