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Norwegian Bliss vs Norwegian Encore

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Norwegian Encore wins 6 of 7 scored categories.

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Category
Norwegian Bliss
Norwegian Encore
Size
168,028 GT
169,116 GT
Passengers
4,004
3,998
Year built
2018
2019
Crew ratio
2.3 guests per crew
2.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
42.0 GT per guest
42.3 GT per guest
Decks
20
No data
Length
333 m
333 m
From price
$819 pp
$379 pp

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Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Norwegian Bliss if

  • More onboard variety (4,004 guests)
Book Norwegian Bliss

Choose Norwegian Encore if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2019, 1 year newer)
  • Size matters to you (169,116 GT)
  • More crew per guest (2.3 guests per crew)
  • More space per guest (42.3 GT per guest)
Book Norwegian Encore

Prices

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Norwegian Bliss

from $819 per person

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Norwegian Encore

from $379 per person

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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailNorwegian BlissNorwegian Encore
Cheapest$819 pp$379 pp
Per night$102 pp$54 pp
DepartingNov 1Nov 15
Duration8 nights7 nights
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Upcoming Sailings on Norwegian Bliss

Norwegian Bliss sailing from New York, New York

12 Night Eastern Caribbean

Norwegian • Norwegian Bliss

Nov 9, 2026 · 12 nights

Caribbean

$1,219/person$102/night
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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.