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Norwegian Spirit vs Riviera
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Norwegian Spirit wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Norwegian Spirit
Riviera
Size
75,904 GT
66,084 GT
Passengers
2,018
1,250
Year built
1998
2012
Crew ratio
2.2 guests per crew
1.6 guests per crew
Space ratio
37.6 GT per guest
52.9 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
268 m
239 m
From price
$1,409 pp
$3,360 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Norwegian Spirit is the larger vessel at 75,904 GT, 15% more than Riviera's 66,084 GT. Riviera offers more personal space with a space ratio of 52.9 GT per passenger versus 37.6. Built in 2012, Riviera is 14 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Norwegian Spirit |
| Capacity | Norwegian Spirit |
| Modernity | Riviera |
| Service | Riviera |
| Spaciousness | Riviera |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Norwegian Spirit |
| Fleet Power | Norwegian Spirit |
Bottom line: Norwegian Spirit leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Norwegian Spirit for overall superiority; pick Riviera if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Norwegian Spirit if
- Size matters to you (75,904 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,018 guests)
- Lower fares per night (from $128 per person per night)
Choose Riviera if
- You want the newer ship (built 2012, 14 years newer)
- More crew per guest (1.6 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (52.9 GT per guest)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Norwegian Spirit | Riviera |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $1,409 pp | $3,360 pp |
| Per night | $128 pp | $280 pp |
| Departing | Dec 12 | Dec 3 |
| Duration | 11 nights | 12 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
