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 Escape
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Bliss
168,028 GT
Norwegian Escape
164,600 GT
Length
Norwegian Bliss
333 m
Norwegian Escape
325 m
Beam
Norwegian Bliss
41 m
Norwegian Escape
41 m
Passengers
Norwegian Bliss
4,004
Norwegian Escape
4,266
Crew
Norwegian Bliss
1,716
Norwegian Escape
1,733
Decks
Norwegian Bliss
20
Norwegian Escape
—
Year Built
Norwegian Bliss
2,018
Norwegian Escape
2,015
Space Ratio
Norwegian Bliss
42.0 GT/pax
Norwegian Escape
38.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Bliss
2.33 :1
Norwegian Escape
2.46 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Bliss | Norwegian Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Breakaway Plus Class | Breakaway Plus Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 2,015 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 168,028 GTWinner | 164,600 GT |
| Length | 333 mWinner | 325 m |
| Beam | 41 m | 41 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,004 | 4,266Winner |
| Crew | 1,716 | 1,733Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.0 GT/paxWinner | 38.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.33:1Winner | 2.46:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9751509 | 9623867 |
Built in 2018, Norwegian Bliss is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Norwegian Bliss edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.3:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Norwegian Bliss |
| Capacity | Norwegian Escape |
| 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 Escape
Large 4,266-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,266 passengers means tons of activities
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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8.7 mWinner |
8.6 m |
| Decks | 20 | — |
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