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 Prima
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Bliss
168,028 GT
Norwegian Prima
142,500 GT
Length
Norwegian Bliss
333 m
Norwegian Prima
294 m
Beam
Norwegian Bliss
41 m
Norwegian Prima
41 m
Passengers
Norwegian Bliss
4,004
Norwegian Prima
3,215
Crew
Norwegian Bliss
1,716
Norwegian Prima
1,388
Decks
Norwegian Bliss
20
Norwegian Prima
—
Year Built
Norwegian Bliss
2,018
Norwegian Prima
2,022
Space Ratio
Norwegian Bliss
42.0 GT/pax
Norwegian Prima
44.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Bliss
2.33 :1
Norwegian Prima
2.32 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Bliss | Norwegian Prima |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Breakaway Plus Class | Prima Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018 | 2,022Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 168,028 GTWinner | 142,500 GT |
| Length | 333 mWinner | 294 m |
| Beam | 41 m | 41 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,004Winner | 3,215 |
| Crew | 1,716Winner | 1,388 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.0 GT/pax | 44.3 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.33:1 | 2.32:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9751509 | 9823986 |
Norwegian Bliss is the larger vessel at 168,028 GT — 18% more than Norwegian Prima's 142,500 GT. Built in 2022, Norwegian Prima is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Norwegian Bliss |
| Capacity | Norwegian Bliss |
| Modernity | Norwegian Prima |
| Service | Norwegian Prima |
| Spaciousness | Norwegian Prima |
Bottom line: Norwegian Prima wins more categories (3 vs 2), 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 Prima
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
3,215 passengers means tons of activities
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Large 3,215-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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8.7 mWinner |
8.3 m |
| Decks | 20 | — |
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