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)
Norwegian Bliss
Norwegian Encore
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Bliss
168,028 GT
Norwegian Encore
169,116 GT
Length
Norwegian Bliss
333 m
Norwegian Encore
333 m
Beam
Norwegian Bliss
41 m
Norwegian Encore
41 m
Passengers
Norwegian Bliss
4,004
Norwegian Encore
3,998
Crew
Norwegian Bliss
1,716
Norwegian Encore
1,735
Decks
Norwegian Bliss
20
Norwegian Encore
—
Year Built
Norwegian Bliss
2,018
Norwegian Encore
2,019
Space Ratio
Norwegian Bliss
42.0 GT/pax
Norwegian Encore
42.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Bliss
2.33 :1
Norwegian Encore
2.30 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Bliss | Norwegian Encore |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Breakaway Plus Class | Breakaway Plus Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018 | 2,019Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 168,028 GT | 169,116 GTWinner |
| Length | 333 m | 333 m |
| Beam | 41 m | 41 m |
| Draft | 8.7 m | 8.7 m |
| Decks | 20 | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,004Winner | 3,998 |
| Crew | 1,716 | 1,735Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.0 GT/pax | 42.3 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.33:1 | 2.30:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9751509 | 9751511 |
Norwegian Bliss
4,004 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 4,004-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Norwegian Encore
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
3,998 passengers means tons of activities
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Large 3,998-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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