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 Spirit
Norwegian Sun
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Spirit
75,904 GT
Norwegian Sun
78,309 GT
Length
Norwegian Spirit
268 m
Norwegian Sun
258 m
Beam
Norwegian Spirit
32 m
Norwegian Sun
32 m
Passengers
Norwegian Spirit
2,018
Norwegian Sun
1,936
Crew
Norwegian Spirit
912
Norwegian Sun
906
Decks
Norwegian Spirit
—
Norwegian Sun
—
Year Built
Norwegian Spirit
1,998
Norwegian Sun
2,001
Space Ratio
Norwegian Spirit
37.6 GT/pax
Norwegian Sun
40.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Spirit
2.21 :1
Norwegian Sun
2.14 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Spirit | Norwegian Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Leo Class | Sun Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,998 | 2,001Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 75,904 GT | 78,309 GTWinner |
| Length | 268 mWinner | 258 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,018Winner | 1,936 |
| Crew | 912Winner | 906 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.6 GT/pax | 40.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.21:1 | 2.14:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Lloyd Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9141077 | 9141065 |
Norwegian Spirit
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
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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8.5 mWinner |
8.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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