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 Epic
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Bliss
168,028 GT
Norwegian Epic
155,873 GT
Length
Norwegian Bliss
333 m
Norwegian Epic
329 m
Beam
Norwegian Bliss
41 m
Norwegian Epic
40 m
Passengers
Norwegian Bliss
4,004
Norwegian Epic
4,100
Crew
Norwegian Bliss
1,716
Norwegian Epic
1,753
Decks
Norwegian Bliss
20
Norwegian Epic
—
Year Built
Norwegian Bliss
2,018
Norwegian Epic
2,010
Space Ratio
Norwegian Bliss
42.0 GT/pax
Norwegian Epic
38.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Bliss
2.33 :1
Norwegian Epic
2.34 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Bliss | Norwegian Epic |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Breakaway Plus Class | Epic Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 2,010 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 168,028 GTWinner | 155,873 GT |
| Length | 333 mWinner | 329 m |
| Beam | 41 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,004 | 4,100Winner |
| Crew | 1,716 | 1,753Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.0 GT/paxWinner | 38.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.33:1Winner | 2.34:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | STX France |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9751509 | 9410569 |
Norwegian Bliss is the larger vessel at 168,028 GT — 8% more than Norwegian Epic's 155,873 GT. Norwegian Bliss offers more personal space with a space ratio of 42.0 GT per passenger versus 38.0. Built in 2018, Norwegian Bliss is 8 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Norwegian Bliss |
| Capacity | Norwegian Epic |
| Modernity | Norwegian Bliss |
| Service | Norwegian Bliss |
| Spaciousness | Norwegian Bliss |
Bottom line: Norwegian Bliss wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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 Epic
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 4,100-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,100 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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40 m |
| Draft | 8.7 m | 9 mWinner |
| Decks | 20 | — |
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