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Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
Norwegian Bliss is the larger vessel at 168,028 GT, 13% more than Queen Mary 2's 148,528 GT. Queen Mary 2 offers more personal space with a space ratio of 55.2 GT per passenger versus 42.0. Built in 2018, Norwegian Bliss is 14 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 4 – 3
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Category
Norwegian Bliss
Queen Mary 2
Size
168,028 GT
148,528 GT
Passengers
4,004
2,691
Year Built
2018
2004
Crew Ratio
1:2.3
1:2.1
Space Ratio
42.0
55.2
Decks
20
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Length
333m
345m
From Price
$909/pp
$739/pp
Comparison Verdict
Norwegian Bliss is the larger vessel at 168,028 GT, 13% more than Queen Mary 2's 148,528 GT. Queen Mary 2 offers more personal space with a space ratio of 55.2 GT per passenger versus 42.0. Built in 2018, Norwegian Bliss is 14 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Norwegian Bliss |
| Capacity | Norwegian Bliss |
| Modernity | Norwegian Bliss |
| Service | Queen Mary 2 |
| Spaciousness | Queen Mary 2 |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Queen Mary 2 |
| Fleet Power | Norwegian Bliss |
Bottom line: Norwegian Bliss leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Norwegian Bliss for overall superiority; pick Queen Mary 2 if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Norwegian Bliss if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2018, 14yr newer)
- Size matters to you (168,028 GT)
- More onboard variety (4,004 guests)
Choose Queen Mary 2 if...
- Better service ratio (2.1:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (55.2 GT/pax)
- Save $170/person on sailings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
