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
Queen Anne
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Bliss
168,028 GT
Queen Anne
113,000 GT
Length
Norwegian Bliss
333 m
Queen Anne
322 m
Beam
Norwegian Bliss
41 m
Queen Anne
36 m
Passengers
Norwegian Bliss
4,004
Queen Anne
2,996
Crew
Norwegian Bliss
1,716
Queen Anne
1,225
Decks
Norwegian Bliss
20
Queen Anne
—
Year Built
Norwegian Bliss
2,018
Queen Anne
2,024
Space Ratio
Norwegian Bliss
42.0 GT/pax
Queen Anne
37.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Bliss
2.33 :1
Queen Anne
2.45 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Bliss | Queen Anne |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Cunard |
| Class | Breakaway Plus Class | Pinnacle Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018 | 2,024Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 168,028 GTWinner | 113,000 GT |
| Length | 333 mWinner | 322 m |
| Beam | 41 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,004Winner | 2,996 |
| Crew | 1,716Winner | 1,225 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.0 GT/paxWinner | 37.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.33:1Winner | 2.45:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9751509 | 9867892 |
Norwegian Bliss is the significantly larger vessel at 168,028 GT — 49% more than Queen Anne's 113,000 GT. Norwegian Bliss offers more personal space with a space ratio of 42.0 GT per passenger versus 37.7. Built in 2024, Queen Anne is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Norwegian Bliss |
| Capacity | Norwegian Bliss |
| Modernity | Queen Anne |
| 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
Queen Anne
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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36 m |
| Draft | 8.7 mWinner | 8.1 m |
| Decks | 20 | — |
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