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 Viva
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Getaway
145,655 GT
Norwegian Viva
142,500 GT
Length
Norwegian Getaway
324 m
Norwegian Viva
294 m
Beam
Norwegian Getaway
40 m
Norwegian Viva
41 m
Passengers
Norwegian Getaway
3,963
Norwegian Viva
3,215
Crew
Norwegian Getaway
1,640
Norwegian Viva
1,388
Decks
Norwegian Getaway
—
Norwegian Viva
—
Year Built
Norwegian Getaway
2,014
Norwegian Viva
2,023
Space Ratio
Norwegian Getaway
36.8 GT/pax
Norwegian Viva
44.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Getaway
2.42 :1
Norwegian Viva
2.32 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Getaway | Norwegian Viva |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Breakaway Class | Prima Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,014 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 145,655 GTWinner | 142,500 GT |
| Length | 324 mWinner | 294 m |
| Beam | 40 m | 41 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,963Winner | 3,215 |
| Crew | 1,640Winner | 1,388 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.8 GT/pax | 44.3 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.42:1 | 2.32:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9606912 | 9823998 |
Norwegian Viva offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.3 GT per passenger versus 36.8. Built in 2023, Norwegian Viva is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Norwegian Viva 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 Viva |
| Service | Norwegian Viva |
| Spaciousness | Norwegian Viva |
Bottom line: Norwegian Viva 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 Viva
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
3,215 passengers means tons of activities
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Large 3,215-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.5 mWinner | 8.4 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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