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 Star
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Dawn
92,250 GT
Norwegian Star
91,740 GT
Length
Norwegian Dawn
294 m
Norwegian Star
294 m
Beam
Norwegian Dawn
32 m
Norwegian Star
32 m
Passengers
Norwegian Dawn
2,340
Norwegian Star
2,348
Crew
Norwegian Dawn
1,031
Norwegian Star
1,031
Decks
Norwegian Dawn
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Norwegian Star
—
Year Built
Norwegian Dawn
2,002
Norwegian Star
2,001
Space Ratio
Norwegian Dawn
39.4 GT/pax
Norwegian Star
39.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Dawn
2.27 :1
Norwegian Star
2.28 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Dawn | Norwegian Star |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Dawn Class | Dawn Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,002Winner | 2,001 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,250 GTWinner | 91,740 GT |
| Length | 294 m | 294 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.7 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,340 | 2,348Winner |
| Crew | 1,031 | 1,031 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.4 GT/paxWinner | 39.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.27:1Winner | 2.28:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9195157 | 9195169 |
Norwegian Dawn
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Norwegian Star
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
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