Two Hurtigruten ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
MS Polarlys (1996) is the newer ship by 3 years versus MS Kong Harald (1993). MS Polarlys is the larger hull at 11,341 GT (~1% bigger). MS Kong Harald sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (590 vs 619).
| Spec | MS Kong Harald | MS Polarlys |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 1993 | 1996 |
| Tonnage | 11,204 GT | 11,341 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 590 | 619 |
| Guests (max) | 622 | 737 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.