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MS Victor Hugo vs MS Elbe Princesse

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MS Victor Hugo cruise ship
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MS Victor Hugo

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Newer Ship

MS Elbe Princesse

Built in 2016

7 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

More Spacious Ship

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MS Victor Hugo vs MS Elbe Princesse: Quick Comparison

MS Elbe Princesse is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2016, it is 7 years newer than MS Victor Hugo, which entered service in 2009. MS Victor Hugo also carries 9 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

Specification comparison of MS Victor Hugo and MS Elbe Princesse
SpecMS Victor HugoMS Elbe Princesse
Year Built20092016Newer
Gross Tonnage
Passenger Capacity8677
Space per Passenger
Length82 m95.4 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: MS Victor Hugo vs MS Elbe Princesse

Age

MS Elbe Princesse was built in 2016, making it 7 years newer than MS Victor Hugo, which was built in 2009.

Passenger capacity

MS Victor Hugo carries up to 86 passengers compared with 77 aboard MS Elbe Princesse, a difference of 9 passengers.

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Which Ship Is Cheaper?

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Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose MS Victor Hugo if…

  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MS Elbe Princesse.

Choose MS Elbe Princesse if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.

MS Victor Hugo vs MS Elbe Princesse: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

MS Elbe Princesse

Built in 2016

7 years newer

Bigger

Both ships are the same

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • MS Elbe Princesse is 7 years newer.
  • Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
  • MS Victor Hugo carries 9 more passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, MS Victor Hugo or MS Elbe Princesse?

MS Elbe Princesse is newer. It was built in 2016, while MS Victor Hugo was built in 2009, making MS Elbe Princesse 7 years newer.

Which ship carries more passengers?

MS Victor Hugo has a passenger capacity of approximately 86, compared with 77 for MS Elbe Princesse.

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