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 Joy
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Bliss
168,028 GT
Norwegian Joy
167,725 GT
Length
Norwegian Bliss
333 m
Norwegian Joy
333 m
Beam
Norwegian Bliss
41 m
Norwegian Joy
41 m
Passengers
Norwegian Bliss
4,004
Norwegian Joy
3,804
Crew
Norwegian Bliss
1,716
Norwegian Joy
1,821
Decks
Norwegian Bliss
20
Norwegian Joy
—
Year Built
Norwegian Bliss
2,018
Norwegian Joy
2,017
Space Ratio
Norwegian Bliss
42.0 GT/pax
Norwegian Joy
44.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Bliss
2.33 :1
Norwegian Joy
2.09 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Bliss | Norwegian Joy |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Breakaway Plus Class | Breakaway Plus Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 2,017 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 168,028 GTWinner | 167,725 GT |
| Length | 333 m | 333 m |
| Beam | 41 m | 41 m |
| Draft | 8.7 m | 8.7 m |
| Decks | 20 | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,004Winner | 3,804 |
| Crew | 1,716 | 1,821Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.0 GT/pax | 44.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.33:1 | 2.09:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9751509 | 9677088 |
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 Joy
Built in 2017 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
3,804 passengers means tons of activities
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Large 3,804-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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