Spots going fastEnchantment of the Seas vs Norwegian Gem
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Norwegian Gem is the larger vessel at 93,530 GT — 13% more than Enchantment of the Seas's 82,910 GT. Norwegian Gem offers more personal space with a space ratio of 39.1 GT per passenger versus 30.4. Built in 2007, Norwegian Gem is 10 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 3 – 4
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Category
Enchantment of the Seas
Norwegian Gem
Size
82,910 GT
93,530 GT
Passengers
2,730
2,394
Year Built
1997
2007
Crew Ratio
1:3.3
1:2.3
Space Ratio
30.4
39.1
Decks
—
—
Length
301m
294m
From Price
$651.86/pp
$750/pp
Comparison Verdict
Norwegian Gem is the larger vessel at 93,530 GT — 13% more than Enchantment of the Seas's 82,910 GT. Norwegian Gem offers more personal space with a space ratio of 39.1 GT per passenger versus 30.4. Built in 2007, Norwegian Gem is 10 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Norwegian Gem |
| Capacity | Enchantment of the Seas |
| Modernity | Norwegian Gem |
| Service | Norwegian Gem |
| Spaciousness | Norwegian Gem |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Enchantment of the Seas |
| Fleet Power | Enchantment of the Seas |
Bottom line: Norwegian Gem leads 4–3 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Norwegian Gem for overall superiority; pick Enchantment of the Seas if Capacity matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Enchantment of the Seas if...
- More onboard variety (2,730 guests)
- Save $98.14/person on sailings
Choose Norwegian Gem if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2007, 10yr newer)
- Size matters to you (93,530 GT)
- Better service ratio (2.3:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (39.1 GT/pax)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
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