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 Sun
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Getaway
145,655 GT
Norwegian Sun
78,309 GT
Length
Norwegian Getaway
324 m
Norwegian Sun
258 m
Beam
Norwegian Getaway
40 m
Norwegian Sun
32 m
Passengers
Norwegian Getaway
3,963
Norwegian Sun
1,936
Crew
Norwegian Getaway
1,640
Norwegian Sun
906
Decks
Norwegian Getaway
—
Norwegian Sun
—
Year Built
Norwegian Getaway
2,014
Norwegian Sun
2,001
Space Ratio
Norwegian Getaway
36.8 GT/pax
Norwegian Sun
40.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Getaway
2.42 :1
Norwegian Sun
2.14 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Getaway | Norwegian Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Breakaway Class | Sun Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,014Winner | 2,001 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 145,655 GTWinner | 78,309 GT |
| Length | 324 mWinner | 258 m |
| Beam | 40 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,963Winner | 1,936 |
| Crew | 1,640Winner | 906 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.8 GT/pax | 40.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.42:1 | 2.14:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Lloyd Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9606912 | 9141065 |
Norwegian Getaway is the significantly larger vessel at 145,655 GT — 86% more than Norwegian Sun's 78,309 GT. Norwegian Sun offers more personal space with a space ratio of 40.5 GT per passenger versus 36.8. Built in 2014, Norwegian Getaway is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Norwegian Getaway |
| Capacity | Norwegian Getaway |
| Modernity | Norwegian Getaway |
| Service | Norwegian Sun |
| Spaciousness | Norwegian Sun |
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 Sun
40 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
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 mWinner | 8.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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