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 Epic
Norwegian Getaway
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Epic
155,873 GT
Norwegian Getaway
145,655 GT
Length
Norwegian Epic
329 m
Norwegian Getaway
324 m
Beam
Norwegian Epic
40 m
Norwegian Getaway
40 m
Passengers
Norwegian Epic
4,100
Norwegian Getaway
3,963
Crew
Norwegian Epic
1,753
Norwegian Getaway
1,640
Decks
Norwegian Epic
—
Norwegian Getaway
—
Year Built
Norwegian Epic
2,010
Norwegian Getaway
2,014
Space Ratio
Norwegian Epic
38.0 GT/pax
Norwegian Getaway
36.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Epic
2.34 :1
Norwegian Getaway
2.42 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Getaway |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Epic Class | Breakaway Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,010 | 2,014Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 155,873 GTWinner | 145,655 GT |
| Length | 329 mWinner | 324 m |
| Beam | 40 m | 40 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,100Winner | 3,963 |
| Crew | 1,753Winner | 1,640 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 38.0 GT/paxWinner | 36.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.34:1Winner | 2.42:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | STX France | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9410569 | 9606912 |
Norwegian Epic is the larger vessel at 155,873 GT — 7% more than Norwegian Getaway's 145,655 GT. Built in 2014, Norwegian Getaway is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Norwegian Epic |
| Capacity | Norwegian Epic |
| Modernity | Norwegian Getaway |
| Service | Norwegian Epic |
| Spaciousness | Norwegian Epic |
Bottom line: Norwegian Epic wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Norwegian Epic
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 4,100-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,100 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Norwegian Getaway
Large 3,963-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
3,963 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Decks | — | — |
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