Spots going fastNorwegian Gem vs Norwegian Jade
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Jade are tied at 3–3 across 8 categories. Your best pick depends on what matters most to you.
Score: 3 – 3
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Category
Norwegian Gem
Norwegian Jade
Size
93,530 GT
93,558 GT
Passengers
2,394
2,402
Year Built
2007
2006
Crew Ratio
1:2.3
1:2.3
Space Ratio
39.1
39.0
Decks
—
—
Length
294m
294m
From Price
$750/pp
$739/pp
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Norwegian Gem if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2007, 1yr newer)
- Better service ratio (2.3:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (39.1 GT/pax)
Choose Norwegian Jade if...
- Size matters to you (93,558 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,402 guests)
- Save $11/person on sailings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
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+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
