Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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)
Pride of America
Vasco da Gama
Gross Tonnage
Pride of America
80,439 GT
Vasco da Gama
55,877 GT
Length
Pride of America
280 m
Vasco da Gama
219 m
Beam
Pride of America
32 m
Vasco da Gama
29 m
Passengers
Pride of America
2,186
Vasco da Gama
1,400
Crew
Pride of America
927
Vasco da Gama
550
Decks
Pride of America
—
Vasco da Gama
10
Year Built
Pride of America
2,005
Vasco da Gama
1,993
Space Ratio
Pride of America
36.8 GT/pax
Vasco da Gama
39.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Pride of America
2.36 :1
Vasco da Gama
2.55 :1
| Specification | Pride of America | Vasco da Gama |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | nicko cruises |
| Class | America Class | Holiday Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,005Winner | 1,993 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 80,439 GTWinner | 55,877 GT |
| Length | 280 mWinner | 219 m |
| Beam | 32 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,186Winner | 1,400 |
| Crew | 927Winner | 550 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.8 GT/pax | 39.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.36:1Winner | 2.55:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Ingalls Shipbuilding | Fincantieri |
| Flag | United States | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8701193 | 8903946 |
Pride of America is the significantly larger vessel at 80,439 GT — 44% more than Vasco da Gama's 55,877 GT. Built in 2005, Pride of America is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Pride of America edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Pride of America |
| Capacity | Pride of America |
| Modernity | Pride of America |
| Service | Pride of America |
| Spaciousness | Vasco da Gama |
Bottom line: Pride of America wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Pride of America
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Vasco da Gama
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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29 m |
| Draft | 8.3 m | 13.6 mWinner |
| Decks | — | 10 |
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