Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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 Dawn
Norwegian Jewel
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Dawn
92,250 GT
Norwegian Jewel
93,502 GT
Length
Norwegian Dawn
294 m
Norwegian Jewel
294 m
Beam
Norwegian Dawn
32 m
Norwegian Jewel
32 m
Passengers
Norwegian Dawn
2,340
Norwegian Jewel
2,376
Crew
Norwegian Dawn
1,031
Norwegian Jewel
1,037
Decks
Norwegian Dawn
—
Norwegian Jewel
—
Year Built
Norwegian Dawn
2,002
Norwegian Jewel
2,005
Space Ratio
Norwegian Dawn
39.4 GT/pax
Norwegian Jewel
39.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Dawn
2.27 :1
Norwegian Jewel
2.29 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Dawn | Norwegian Jewel |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Dawn Class | Jewel Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002 | 2,005Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,250 GT | 93,502 GTWinner |
| Length | 294 m | 294 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.6 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,340 | 2,376Winner |
| Crew | 1,031 | 1,037Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.4 GT/paxWinner | 39.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.27:1Winner | 2.29:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9195157 | 9245366 |
Norwegian Dawn
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Norwegian Jewel
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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