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 Breakaway
Norwegian Prima
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Breakaway
145,655 GT
Norwegian Prima
142,500 GT
Length
Norwegian Breakaway
324 m
Norwegian Prima
294 m
Beam
Norwegian Breakaway
40 m
Norwegian Prima
41 m
Passengers
Norwegian Breakaway
3,963
Norwegian Prima
3,215
Crew
Norwegian Breakaway
1,657
Norwegian Prima
1,388
Decks
Norwegian Breakaway
—
Norwegian Prima
—
Year Built
Norwegian Breakaway
2,013
Norwegian Prima
2,022
Space Ratio
Norwegian Breakaway
36.8 GT/pax
Norwegian Prima
44.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Breakaway
2.39 :1
Norwegian Prima
2.32 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Breakaway | Norwegian Prima |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Breakaway Class | Prima Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,013 | 2,022Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 145,655 GTWinner | 142,500 GT |
| Length | 324 mWinner | 294 m |
| Beam | 40 m | 41 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,963Winner | 3,215 |
| Crew | 1,657Winner | 1,388 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.8 GT/pax | 44.3 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.39:1 | 2.32:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9606900 | 9823986 |
Norwegian Prima offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.3 GT per passenger versus 36.8. Built in 2022, Norwegian Prima is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Norwegian Breakaway |
| Capacity | Norwegian Breakaway |
| 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 Breakaway
Large 3,963-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
3,963 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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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| Draft | 8.7 mWinner | 8.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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