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 Gem
Norwegian Pearl
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Gem
93,530 GT
Norwegian Pearl
93,530 GT
Length
Norwegian Gem
294 m
Norwegian Pearl
294 m
Beam
Norwegian Gem
32 m
Norwegian Pearl
32 m
Passengers
Norwegian Gem
2,394
Norwegian Pearl
2,394
Crew
Norwegian Gem
1,037
Norwegian Pearl
1,037
Decks
Norwegian Gem
—
Norwegian Pearl
—
Year Built
Norwegian Gem
2,007
Norwegian Pearl
2,006
Space Ratio
Norwegian Gem
39.1 GT/pax
Norwegian Pearl
39.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Gem
2.31 :1
Norwegian Pearl
2.31 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Gem | Norwegian Pearl |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Jewel Class | Jewel Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,007Winner | 2,006 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 93,530 GT | 93,530 GT |
| Length | 294 m | 294 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.7 mWinner |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,394 | 2,394 |
| Crew | 1,037 | 1,037 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.1 GT/pax | 39.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.31:1 | 2.31:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9355733 | 9245354 |
Norwegian Gem
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Norwegian Pearl
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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