Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Mein Schiff 1
Norwegian Spirit
Gross Tonnage
Mein Schiff 1
111,500 GT
Norwegian Spirit
75,904 GT
Length
Mein Schiff 1
316 m
Norwegian Spirit
268 m
Beam
Mein Schiff 1
36 m
Norwegian Spirit
32 m
Passengers
Mein Schiff 1
2,894
Norwegian Spirit
2,018
Crew
Mein Schiff 1
1,000
Norwegian Spirit
912
Decks
Mein Schiff 1
—
Norwegian Spirit
—
Year Built
Mein Schiff 1
2,018
Norwegian Spirit
1,998
Space Ratio
Mein Schiff 1
38.5 GT/pax
Norwegian Spirit
37.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Mein Schiff 1
2.89 :1
Norwegian Spirit
2.21 :1
| Specification | Mein Schiff 1 | Norwegian Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | TUI Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Legacy | Leo Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 1,998 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 111,500 GTWinner | 75,904 GT |
| Length | 316 mWinner | 268 m |
| Beam | 36 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,894Winner | 2,018 |
| Crew | 1,000Winner | 912 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 38.5 GT/paxWinner | 37.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.89:1 | 2.21:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9783576 | 9141077 |
Mein Schiff 1 is the significantly larger vessel at 111,500 GT — 47% more than Norwegian Spirit's 75,904 GT. Built in 2018, Mein Schiff 1 is 20 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Norwegian Spirit edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.2:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Mein Schiff 1 |
| Capacity | Mein Schiff 1 |
| Modernity | Mein Schiff 1 |
| Service | Norwegian Spirit |
| Spaciousness | Mein Schiff 1 |
Bottom line: Mein Schiff 1 wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Mein Schiff 1
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Norwegian Spirit
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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32 m |
| Draft | 12.5 mWinner | 8.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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