Spots going fastNorwegian Sun vs Queen Victoria
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Queen Victoria is the larger vessel at 90,049 GT — 15% more than Norwegian Sun's 78,309 GT. Queen Victoria offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.7 GT per passenger versus 40.5. Built in 2007, Queen Victoria is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
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Category
Norwegian Sun
Queen Victoria
Size
78,309 GT
90,049 GT
Passengers
1,936
2,014
Year Built
2001
2007
Crew Ratio
1:2.1
1:2.2
Space Ratio
40.5
44.7
Decks
—
—
Length
258m
294m
From Price
$1,385/pp
$1,099/pp
Comparison Verdict
Queen Victoria is the larger vessel at 90,049 GT — 15% more than Norwegian Sun's 78,309 GT. Queen Victoria offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.7 GT per passenger versus 40.5. Built in 2007, Queen Victoria is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Queen Victoria |
| Capacity | Queen Victoria |
| Modernity | Queen Victoria |
| Service | Norwegian Sun |
| Spaciousness | Queen Victoria |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Queen Victoria |
| Fleet Power | Queen Victoria |
Bottom line: Queen Victoria leads 6–1 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Queen Victoria for overall superiority; pick Norwegian Sun if Service matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Queen Victoria if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2007, 6yr newer)
- Size matters to you (90,049 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,014 guests)
- More space per guest (44.7 GT/pax)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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