MS Hamburg vs mv Minerva
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MS Hamburg
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
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Newer Ship
MS Hamburg
Built in 1997
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
mv Minerva
36.8 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
MS Hamburg vs mv Minerva: Quick Comparison
MS Hamburg is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 1997, it is 1 year newer than mv Minerva, which entered service in 1996. MS Hamburg is approximately 17% larger by gross tonnage at 15,067 GT. MS Hamburg also carries 70 more passengers. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | MS Hamburg | mv Minerva |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1997Newer | 1996 |
| Gross Tonnage | 15,067 GT | 12,892 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 420 | 350 |
| Space per Passenger | 35.9 GT | 36.8 GT |
| Length | 144.13 m | 133.55 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: MS Hamburg vs mv Minerva
Age
MS Hamburg was built in 1997, making it 1 year newer than mv Minerva, which was built in 1996.
Size
At 15,067 GT, MS Hamburg is approximately 17% larger by gross tonnage than mv Minerva at 12,892 GT.
Passenger capacity
MS Hamburg carries up to 420 passengers compared with 350 aboard mv Minerva, a difference of 70 passengers.
Passenger space
mv Minerva offers more space per passenger: 36.8 GT per guest, compared with 35.9 aboard MS Hamburg. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
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Which Ship Is Cheaper?
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Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose MS Hamburg if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
Choose mv Minerva if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MS Hamburg.
MS Hamburg vs mv Minerva: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
MS Hamburg
Built in 1997
1 year newer
Bigger
MS Hamburg
15,067 GT
17% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- MS Hamburg is 1 year newer.
- MS Hamburg is 17% larger by gross tonnage.
- MS Hamburg carries 70 more passengers.
- mv Minerva offers more space per passenger (36.8 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, MS Hamburg or mv Minerva?
MS Hamburg is newer. It was built in 1997, while mv Minerva was built in 1996, making MS Hamburg 1 year newer.
Which is bigger, MS Hamburg or mv Minerva?
MS Hamburg is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 15,067 GT compared with mv Minerva at 12,892 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
MS Hamburg has a passenger capacity of approximately 420, compared with 350 for mv Minerva.
Which ship is more spacious, MS Hamburg or mv Minerva?
mv Minerva has the higher passenger space ratio at 36.8 GT per passenger, versus 35.9 for MS Hamburg. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
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