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 Sky
Norwegian Spirit
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Sky
77,104 GT
Norwegian Spirit
75,904 GT
Length
Norwegian Sky
258 m
Norwegian Spirit
268 m
Beam
Norwegian Sky
32 m
Norwegian Spirit
32 m
Passengers
Norwegian Sky
2,002
Norwegian Spirit
2,018
Crew
Norwegian Sky
891
Norwegian Spirit
912
Decks
Norwegian Sky
—
Norwegian Spirit
—
Year Built
Norwegian Sky
1,999
Norwegian Spirit
1,998
Space Ratio
Norwegian Sky
38.5 GT/pax
Norwegian Spirit
37.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Sky
2.25 :1
Norwegian Spirit
2.21 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Sky | Norwegian Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Sun Class | Leo Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,999Winner | 1,998 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 77,104 GTWinner | 75,904 GT |
| Length | 258 m | 268 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,002 | 2,018Winner |
| Crew | 891 | 912Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 38.5 GT/paxWinner | 37.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.25:1 | 2.21:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Lloyd Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9128532 | 9141077 |
Norwegian Sky
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Norwegian Spirit
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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8.5 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
