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 Getaway
Norwegian Star
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Getaway
145,655 GT
Norwegian Star
91,740 GT
Length
Norwegian Getaway
324 m
Norwegian Star
294 m
Beam
Norwegian Getaway
40 m
Norwegian Star
32 m
Passengers
Norwegian Getaway
3,963
Norwegian Star
2,348
Crew
Norwegian Getaway
1,640
Norwegian Star
1,031
Decks
Norwegian Getaway
—
Norwegian Star
—
Year Built
Norwegian Getaway
2,014
Norwegian Star
2,001
Space Ratio
Norwegian Getaway
36.8 GT/pax
Norwegian Star
39.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Getaway
2.42 :1
Norwegian Star
2.28 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Getaway | Norwegian Star |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Breakaway Class | Dawn Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,014Winner | 2,001 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 145,655 GTWinner | 91,740 GT |
| Length | 324 mWinner | 294 m |
| Beam | 40 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,963Winner | 2,348 |
| Crew | 1,640Winner | 1,031 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.8 GT/pax | 39.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.42:1 | 2.28:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9606912 | 9195169 |
Norwegian Getaway is the significantly larger vessel at 145,655 GT — 59% more than Norwegian Star's 91,740 GT. Built in 2014, Norwegian Getaway is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Norwegian Star edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.3:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Norwegian Getaway |
| Capacity | Norwegian Getaway |
| Modernity | Norwegian Getaway |
| Service | Norwegian Star |
| Spaciousness | Norwegian Star |
Bottom line: Norwegian Getaway wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
Norwegian Star
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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32 m |
| Draft | 8.5 m | 8.7 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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