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Brilliant Lady vs Norwegian Spirit
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Brilliant Lady wins 6 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Brilliant Lady
Norwegian Spirit
Size
110,000 GT
75,904 GT
Passengers
2,770
2,018
Year built
2025
1998
Crew ratio
2.4 guests per crew
2.2 guests per crew
Space ratio
39.7 GT per guest
37.6 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
278 m
268 m
From price
$1,095 pp
$1,409 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Brilliant Lady is the significantly larger vessel at 110,000 GT, 45% more than Norwegian Spirit's 75,904 GT. Built in 2025, Brilliant Lady is 27 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Norwegian Spirit edges ahead in service at 2.2 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Brilliant Lady |
| Capacity | Brilliant Lady |
| Modernity | Brilliant Lady |
| Service | Norwegian Spirit |
| Spaciousness | Brilliant Lady |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Brilliant Lady |
| Fleet Power | Brilliant Lady |
Bottom line: Brilliant Lady leads 6–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Brilliant Lady for overall superiority; pick Norwegian Spirit if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Brilliant Lady if
- You want the newer ship (built 2025, 27 years newer)
- Size matters to you (110,000 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,770 guests)
- More space per guest (39.7 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Brilliant Lady | Norwegian Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $1,095 pp | $1,409 pp |
| Per night | No data | $128 pp |
| Departing | Nov 25 | Dec 12 |
| Duration | null nights | 11 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
