Side-by-side cruise ship comparison ยท 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 Escape
Norwegian Getaway
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Escape
164,600 GT
Norwegian Getaway
145,655 GT
Length
Norwegian Escape
325 m
Norwegian Getaway
324 m
Beam
Norwegian Escape
41 m
Norwegian Getaway
40 m
Passengers
Norwegian Escape
4,266
Norwegian Getaway
3,963
Crew
Norwegian Escape
1,733
Norwegian Getaway
1,640
Decks
Norwegian Escape
โ
Norwegian Getaway
โ
Year Built
Norwegian Escape
2,015
Norwegian Getaway
2,014
Space Ratio
Norwegian Escape
38.6 GT/pax
Norwegian Getaway
36.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Escape
2.46 :1
Norwegian Getaway
2.42 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Escape | Norwegian Getaway |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Breakaway Plus Class | Breakaway Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,015Winner | 2,014 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 164,600 GTWinner | 145,655 GT |
| Length | 325 mWinner | 324 m |
| Beam | 41 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,266Winner | 3,963 |
| Crew | 1,733Winner | 1,640 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 38.6 GT/paxWinner | 36.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.46:1 | 2.42:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9623867 | 9606912 |
Norwegian Escape
Large 4,266-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,266 passengers means tons of activities
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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
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40 m |
| Draft | 8.6 mWinner | 8.5 m |
| Decks | โ | โ |