MS Lofoten vs Sea Cloud
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MS Lofoten
Hurtigruten
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Newer Ship
MS Lofoten
Built in 1964
33 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
Sea Cloud
39.6 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
MS Lofoten vs Sea Cloud: Quick Comparison
MS Lofoten is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 1964, it is 33 years newer than Sea Cloud, which entered service in 1931. MS Lofoten is approximately 4% larger by gross tonnage at 2,621 GT. MS Lofoten also carries 336 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 Lofoten | Sea Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1964Newer | 1931 |
| Gross Tonnage | 2,621 GT | 2,532 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 400 | 64 |
| Space per Passenger | 6.6 GT | 39.6 GT |
| Length | 87.41 m | 109.7 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: MS Lofoten vs Sea Cloud
Age
MS Lofoten was built in 1964, making it 33 years newer than Sea Cloud, which was built in 1931.
Size
At 2,621 GT, MS Lofoten is approximately 4% larger by gross tonnage than Sea Cloud at 2,532 GT.
Passenger capacity
MS Lofoten carries up to 400 passengers compared with 64 aboard Sea Cloud, a difference of 336 passengers.
Passenger space
Sea Cloud offers more space per passenger: 39.6 GT per guest, compared with 6.6 aboard MS Lofoten. 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 Lofoten 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 Sea Cloud 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 Lofoten.
MS Lofoten vs Sea Cloud: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
MS Lofoten
Built in 1964
33 years newer
Bigger
MS Lofoten
2,621 GT
4% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- MS Lofoten is 33 years newer.
- MS Lofoten is 4% larger by gross tonnage.
- MS Lofoten carries 336 more passengers.
- Sea Cloud offers more space per passenger (39.6 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, MS Lofoten or Sea Cloud?
MS Lofoten is newer. It was built in 1964, while Sea Cloud was built in 1931, making MS Lofoten 33 years newer.
Which is bigger, MS Lofoten or Sea Cloud?
MS Lofoten is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 2,621 GT compared with Sea Cloud at 2,532 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
MS Lofoten has a passenger capacity of approximately 400, compared with 64 for Sea Cloud.
Which ship is more spacious, MS Lofoten or Sea Cloud?
Sea Cloud has the higher passenger space ratio at 39.6 GT per passenger, versus 6.6 for MS Lofoten. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
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