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 Star
Pride of America
Gross Tonnage
Norwegian Star
91,740 GT
Pride of America
80,439 GT
Length
Norwegian Star
294 m
Pride of America
280 m
Beam
Norwegian Star
32 m
Pride of America
32 m
Passengers
Norwegian Star
2,348
Pride of America
2,186
Crew
Norwegian Star
1,031
Pride of America
927
Decks
Norwegian Star
—
Pride of America
—
Year Built
Norwegian Star
2,001
Pride of America
2,005
Space Ratio
Norwegian Star
39.1 GT/pax
Pride of America
36.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Norwegian Star
2.28 :1
Pride of America
2.36 :1
| Specification | Norwegian Star | Pride of America |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Class | Dawn Class | America Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,001 | 2,005Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 91,740 GTWinner | 80,439 GT |
| Length | 294 mWinner | 280 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,348Winner | 2,186 |
| Crew | 1,031Winner | 927 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.1 GT/paxWinner | 36.8 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.28:1Winner | 2.36:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Flag | Bahamas | United States |
| IMO Number | 9195169 | 8701193 |
Norwegian Star is the larger vessel at 91,740 GT — 14% more than Pride of America's 80,439 GT. Built in 2005, Pride of America is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Norwegian Star |
| Capacity | Norwegian Star |
| Modernity | Pride of America |
| Service | Norwegian Star |
| Spaciousness | Norwegian Star |
Bottom line: Norwegian Star wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Norwegian Star
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Pride of America
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
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8.7 mWinner |
8.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
