$1,264/person$181/night
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Disney Magic vs Norwegian Jade
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Norwegian Jade wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Disney Magic
Norwegian Jade
Size
84,000 GT
93,558 GT
Passengers
2,713
2,402
Year built
1998
2006
Crew ratio
2.9 guests per crew
2.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
31.0 GT per guest
39.0 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
294 m
294 m
From price
$1,263.5 pp
$1,859 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Norwegian Jade is the larger vessel at 93,558 GT, 11% more than Disney Magic's 84,000 GT. Norwegian Jade offers more personal space with a space ratio of 39.0 GT per passenger versus 31.0. Built in 2006, Norwegian Jade is 8 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Norwegian Jade |
| Capacity | Disney Magic |
| Modernity | Norwegian Jade |
| Service | Norwegian Jade |
| Spaciousness | Norwegian Jade |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Tie |
| Fleet Power | Disney Magic |
Bottom line: Norwegian Jade leads 4–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Norwegian Jade for overall superiority; pick Disney Magic if Capacity matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Norwegian Jade if
- You want the newer ship (built 2006, 8 years newer)
- Size matters to you (93,558 GT)
- More crew per guest (2.3 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (39.0 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Disney Magic | Norwegian Jade |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $1,263.5 pp | $1,859 pp |
| Per night | $181 pp | $169 pp |
| Departing | Oct 30 | Dec 23 |
| Duration | 7 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.
