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Norwegian Dawn vs Norwegian Getaway

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Norwegian Getaway wins 5 of 7 scored categories.

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Category
Norwegian Dawn
Norwegian Getaway
Size
92,250 GT
145,655 GT
Passengers
2,340
3,963
Year built
2002
2014
Crew ratio
2.3 guests per crew
2.4 guests per crew
Space ratio
39.4 GT per guest
36.8 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
294 m
324 m
From price
$249 pp
$299 pp

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

Norwegian Getaway is the significantly larger vessel at 145,655 GT, 58% more than Norwegian Dawn's 92,250 GT. Built in 2014, Norwegian Getaway is 12 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Norwegian Dawn edges ahead in service at 2.3 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.

CategoryWinner
SizeNorwegian Getaway
CapacityNorwegian Getaway
ModernityNorwegian Getaway
ServiceNorwegian Dawn
SpaciousnessNorwegian Dawn
DecksNo data
LengthNorwegian Getaway
Fleet PowerNorwegian Getaway

Bottom line: Norwegian Getaway leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Norwegian Getaway for overall superiority; pick Norwegian Dawn if Service matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Norwegian Dawn if

  • More crew per guest (2.3 guests per crew)
  • More space per guest (39.4 GT per guest)
Book Norwegian Dawn

Choose Norwegian Getaway if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2014, 12 years newer)
  • Size matters to you (145,655 GT)
  • More onboard variety (3,963 guests)
  • Lower fares per night (from $43 per person per night)
Book Norwegian Getaway

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Norwegian Dawn

from $249 per person

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Norwegian Getaway

from $299 per person

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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailNorwegian DawnNorwegian Getaway
Cheapest$249 pp$299 pp
Per night$50 pp$43 pp
DepartingNov 15Nov 16
Duration5 nights7 nights
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.

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, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.

Can I compare more than two ships?

Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.