Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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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 Jade
Norwegian Jewel
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Jade
93,558 GT
Norwegian Jewel
93,502 GT
Length
Norwegian Jade
294 m
Norwegian Jewel
294 m
Beam
Norwegian Jade
32 m
Norwegian Jewel
32 m
Passengers
Norwegian Jade
2,402
Norwegian Jewel
2,376
Crew
Norwegian Jade
1,037
Norwegian Jewel
1,037
Decks
Norwegian Jade
—
Norwegian Jewel
—
Year Built
Norwegian Jade
2,006
Norwegian Jewel
2,005
Space Ratio
Norwegian Jade
39.0 GT/pax
Norwegian Jewel
39.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Jade
2.32 :1
Norwegian Jewel
2.29 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Jewel |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Jewel Class | Jewel Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,006Winner | 2,005 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 93,558 GTWinner | 93,502 GT |
| Length | 294 m | 294 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | 8.7 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,402Winner | 2,376 |
| Crew | 1,037 | 1,037 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.0 GT/pax | 39.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.32:1 | 2.29:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9304057 | 9245366 |
Norwegian Jade
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Norwegian Jewel
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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