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Norwegian Ships by Size — Largest to Smallest [2026]
Complete list of Norwegian Ships by Size. From Biggest to Smallest, you'll find every NCL Cruise Ship, including total passengers, decks, and more!
Jeremy Camosse
Nov 2025 · Updated Jul 2026
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Norwegian Cruise Ship Sizes Overview
Below you'll find a complete list of Norwegian Ships by Size. From the cruise line's smallest ship, the Norwegian Spirit (built in 1998), to their largest active ship, the massive Norwegian Encore (launched in 2027).
You'll see a sizable difference between Norwegian's biggest and smallest ships in their fleet. The Norwegian Spirit measures 75,904 gross tons, while the Norwegian Encore comes in at 169,116 GT — that's over 2x the size! To say, "my how you've grown" would be an understatement.
We've created a new post to see how these ships rank on a global scale. Norwegian has a showing on the list of the 20 Largest Cruise Ships in the World! Click to find out which vessel made it and where it ranks. There, we also analyze Norwegian's average ship size versus all other lines!
Understanding Gross Tonnage
First, a little clarification is needed before viewing our sizing chart. We're measuring Norwegian ships size using the metric, "Gross Tonnage." This always causes a bit of confusion amongst our community members. It's not simply "weight" that determines this size measurement. The definition is technical and boring, but we'll provide it anyway.
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Gross Tonnage
A nonlinear measure of a ship's overall internal volume. Gross tonnage is calculated based on the moulded volume of all enclosed spaces of the ship and is used to determine things such as a ship's manning regulations, safety rules, registration fees, and port dues, whereas the older gross register tonnage is a measure of the volume of only certain enclosed spaces.
Are you still awake? Good. So why do we use this measurement to determine Norwegian Ships Size? As noted above, it's used for safety rules and whatnot. As such, it's the standard across this cruise line and all others. Every passenger cruise ship will have this measurement. That makes it easy to compare ship size across ship, class, line and more. We've also used it to compare across cruise lines to bring you the list of the largest cruise ships in the world. Ok, we're done with today's maritime measurement course. Here's the good stuff!
Norwegian Ships by Size Chart
Largest to Smallest
Norwegian Cruise Ships by Size
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Comparing the Largest vs Smallest
That's every NCL Cruise Ship currently active in their fleet. You can see the vast difference in ship size between the Norwegian Spirit and the Norwegian Encore. Here's a visual representation showing the smallest of the fleet vs the largest!
Norwegian Largest and Smallest Cruise Ships
The experience on these two ships will be completely different! On the largest ships, you'll be lucky to experience half of the venues on board. Whereas the smaller ships offer a more quaint and personal experience.
In just a day or two, you'll have your bearings and likely a fixed routine on these ships. Which is better? That's all going to depend on personal preferences! Some say "size matters." Others say, it's the "motion in the ocean" that is more important. We'll let you decide!
Every Norwegian Ship by Size
To find your specific Norwegian Cruise ship, feel free to use our menu below. Clicking on any will let you quickly jump to that ship's stats. You'll find a bunch of very helpful sizing metrics, including tonnage, length, capacity, speed, cost, cabins and much more!
Norwegian Ships by Size Graph
22 active ships · largest to smallest
Gross tonnage (top axis)
Length in feet (bottom axis)
Gross tonnage →
043K85K128K170K
169,116
169,000
168,028
167,725
167,725
156,300
156,300
155,873
145,655
145,655
143,525
143,525
93,558
93,530
93,530
93,502
92,250
91,740
80,439
78,309
77,104
75,904
Length (ft) →
7508639751,0881,200
Gross tonnage measures enclosed volume, not weight — which is why Norwegian Spirit carries just 45% of Norwegian Encore's tonnage yet still measures 80% as long. Tonnage per foot is what really separates the largest ships from the smallest.
Source: Gangwaze fleet data · active Norwegian ships
Below we've listed all Norwegian ships by size, including a bit more info. You'll find the following metrics: gross tonnage, ship length, year built, total staterooms on board, passenger capacity, and crew members.
#1 largest
Breakaway Plus Class · 2019 · Bahamas flagged
169,116gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
136 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$920 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Breakaway Plus
Guest : crew
2.3 : 1
// Debuts 2019
Norwegian Encore
Size against the fleetRank 1 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · this ship
Length
1,094 ft
Built
2019
Cabins
2,043
Guests
3,998
Crew
1,735
Class
Breakaway Plus
Gross tonnage
169,116
Length
1,094 ft (333 m)
Year built
2019
Staterooms
2,043
Passengers
3,998
Crew
1,735
Encore has a construction date of 2019 and a total size of 169,116 gross tons. The ship measures 1,094 feet (333 meters) in length and falls in line as number 1 among the 22 active ships that make up the fleet. Norwegian Encore is included in Norwegian's Breakaway Plus Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,733 people — 3,998 cruise vacationers and 1,735 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,043.
Secondary specs
Beam
136 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$920 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Breakaway Plus
Guest : crew
2.3 : 1
#2 largest
Prima Plus Class · 2027 · Bahamas flagged
169,000gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
141 ft (43 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$893 million
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Prima Plus
Guest : crew
2.4 : 1
// Debuts 2027
Norwegian Aura
Size against the fleetRank 2 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
1,130 ft
Built
2027
Cabins
N/A
Guests
3,840
Crew
1,597
Class
Prima Plus
Gross tonnage
169,000
Length
1,130 ft (344 m)
Year built
2027
Staterooms
N/A
Passengers
3,840
Crew
1,597
Aura has a construction date of 2027 and a total size of 169,000 gross tons. The ship measures 1,130 feet (344 meters) in length and falls in line as number 2 among the 22 active ships that make up the fleet. Norwegian Aura is included in Norwegian's Prima Plus Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,437 people — 3,840 cruise vacationers and 1,597 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is N/A.
Secondary specs
Beam
141 ft (43 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$893 million
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Prima Plus
Guest : crew
2.4 : 1
#3 largest
Breakaway Plus Class · 2018 · Bahamas flagged
168,028gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
136 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$920 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Breakaway Plus
Guest : crew
2.3 : 1
// Debuts 2018
Norwegian Bliss
Size against the fleetRank 3 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
1,094 ft
Built
2018
Cabins
2,043
Guests
4,004
Crew
1,716
Class
Breakaway Plus
Gross tonnage
168,028
Length
1,094 ft (333 m)
Year built
2018
Staterooms
2,043
Passengers
4,004
Crew
1,716
Bliss has a construction date of 2018 and a total size of 168,028 gross tons. The ship measures 1,094 feet (333 meters) in length and falls in line as number 3 among the 22 active ships that make up the fleet. Norwegian Bliss is included in Norwegian's Breakaway Plus Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,720 people — 4,004 cruise vacationers and 1,716 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,043.
Secondary specs
Beam
136 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$920 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Breakaway Plus
Guest : crew
2.3 : 1
#4 largest — tied
Breakaway Plus Class · 2017 · Bahamas flagged
167,725gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
136 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$920 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Breakaway Plus
Guest : crew
2.1 : 1
// Debuts 2017
Norwegian Joy
Size against the fleetRank 4 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
1,094 ft
Built
2017
Cabins
1,902
Guests
3,804
Crew
1,821
Class
Breakaway Plus
Gross tonnage
167,725
Length
1,094 ft (333 m)
Year built
2017
Staterooms
1,902
Passengers
3,804
Crew
1,821
Joy has a construction date of 2017 and a total size of 167,725 gross tons. The ship measures 1,094 feet (333 meters) in length and is tied with Norwegian Escape for number 4 among the 22 active ships in the fleet. Norwegian Joy is included in Norwegian's Breakaway Plus Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,625 people — 3,804 cruise vacationers and 1,821 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,902.
Secondary specs
Beam
136 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$920 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Breakaway Plus
Guest : crew
2.1 : 1
#4 largest — tied
Breakaway Plus Class · 2015 · Bahamas flagged
167,725gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
136 ft (41 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$920 million
Renovated
2022
Ship class
Breakaway Plus
Guest : crew
2.5 : 1
// Debuts 2015
Norwegian Escape
Size against the fleetRank 4 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
1,069 ft
Built
2015
Cabins
2,175
Guests
4,266
Crew
1,733
Class
Breakaway Plus
Gross tonnage
167,725
Length
1,069 ft (326 m)
Year built
2015
Staterooms
2,175
Passengers
4,266
Crew
1,733
Escape has a construction date of 2015 and a total size of 167,725 gross tons. The ship measures 1,069 feet (326 meters) in length and is tied with Norwegian Joy for number 4 among the 22 active ships in the fleet. Norwegian Escape is included in Norwegian's Breakaway Plus Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,999 people — 4,266 cruise vacationers and 1,733 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,175.
Secondary specs
Beam
136 ft (41 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$920 million
Renovated
2022
Ship class
Breakaway Plus
Guest : crew
2.5 : 1
#6 largest — tied
Prima Plus Class · 2025 · Bahamas flagged
156,300gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
144 ft (44 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$850 million
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Prima Plus
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
// Debuts 2025
Norwegian Aqua
Size against the fleetRank 6 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
1,056 ft
Built
2025
Cabins
1,813
Guests
3,571
Crew
1,388
Class
Prima Plus
Gross tonnage
156,300
Length
1,056 ft (322 m)
Year built
2025
Staterooms
1,813
Passengers
3,571
Crew
1,388
Aqua has a construction date of 2025 and a total size of 156,300 gross tons. The ship measures 1,056 feet (322 meters) in length and is tied with Norwegian Luna for number 6 among the 22 active ships in the fleet. Norwegian Aqua is included in Norwegian's Prima Plus Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 4,959 people — 3,571 cruise vacationers and 1,388 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,813.
Secondary specs
Beam
144 ft (44 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$850 million
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Prima Plus
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
#6 largest — tied
Prima Plus Class · 2026 · Bahamas flagged
156,300gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
144 ft (44 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$850 million
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Prima Plus
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
// Debuts 2026
Norwegian Luna
Size against the fleetRank 6 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
1,056 ft
Built
2026
Cabins
1,813
Guests
3,550
Crew
1,388
Class
Prima Plus
Gross tonnage
156,300
Length
1,056 ft (322 m)
Year built
2026
Staterooms
1,813
Passengers
3,550
Crew
1,388
Luna has a construction date of 2026 and a total size of 156,300 gross tons. The ship measures 1,056 feet (322 meters) in length and is tied with Norwegian Aqua for number 6 among the 22 active ships in the fleet. Norwegian Luna is included in Norwegian's Prima Plus Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 4,938 people — 3,550 cruise vacationers and 1,388 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,813.
Secondary specs
Beam
144 ft (44 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$850 million
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Prima Plus
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
#8 largest
Epic Class · 2010 · Bahamas flagged
155,873gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
171 ft (52 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.2 billion
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Epic
Guest : crew
2.4 : 1
// Debuts 2010
Norwegian Epic
Size against the fleetRank 8 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
1,081 ft
Built
2010
Cabins
2,114
Guests
4,100
Crew
1,724
Class
Epic
Gross tonnage
155,873
Length
1,081 ft (329 m)
Year built
2010
Staterooms
2,114
Passengers
4,100
Crew
1,724
Epic has a construction date of 2010 and a total size of 155,873 gross tons. The ship measures 1,081 feet (329 meters) in length and falls in line as number 8 among the 22 active ships that make up the fleet. Norwegian Epic is included in Norwegian's Epic Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,824 people — 4,100 cruise vacationers and 1,724 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,114.
Secondary specs
Beam
171 ft (52 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.2 billion
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Epic
Guest : crew
2.4 : 1
#9 largest — tied
Breakaway Class · 2013 · Bahamas flagged
145,655gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
170 ft (52 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$840 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Breakaway
Guest : crew
2.4 : 1
// Debuts 2013
Norwegian Breakaway
Size against the fleetRank 9 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
1,068 ft
Built
2013
Cabins
2,015
Guests
3,963
Crew
1,657
Class
Breakaway
Gross tonnage
145,655
Length
1,068 ft (326 m)
Year built
2013
Staterooms
2,015
Passengers
3,963
Crew
1,657
Breakaway has a construction date of 2013 and a total size of 145,655 gross tons. The ship measures 1,068 feet (326 meters) in length and is tied with Norwegian Getaway for number 9 among the 22 active ships in the fleet. Norwegian Breakaway is included in Norwegian's Breakaway Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,620 people — 3,963 cruise vacationers and 1,657 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,015.
Secondary specs
Beam
170 ft (52 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$840 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Breakaway
Guest : crew
2.4 : 1
#9 largest — tied
Breakaway Class · 2014 · Bahamas flagged
145,655gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
170 ft (52 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$780 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Breakaway
Guest : crew
2.4 : 1
// Debuts 2014
Norwegian Getaway
Size against the fleetRank 9 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
1,068 ft
Built
2014
Cabins
2,012
Guests
3,963
Crew
1,646
Class
Breakaway
Gross tonnage
145,655
Length
1,068 ft (326 m)
Year built
2014
Staterooms
2,012
Passengers
3,963
Crew
1,646
Getaway has a construction date of 2014 and a total size of 145,655 gross tons. The ship measures 1,068 feet (326 meters) in length and is tied with Norwegian Breakaway for number 9 among the 22 active ships in the fleet. Norwegian Getaway is included in Norwegian's Breakaway Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,609 people — 3,963 cruise vacationers and 1,646 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,012.
Secondary specs
Beam
170 ft (52 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$780 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Breakaway
Guest : crew
2.4 : 1
#11 largest — tied
Prima Class · 2022 · Bahamas flagged
143,525gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
135 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$850 million
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Prima
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
// Debuts 2022
Norwegian Prima
Size against the fleetRank 11 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
965 ft
Built
2022
Cabins
1,647
Guests
3,950
Crew
1,388
Class
Prima
Gross tonnage
143,525
Length
965 ft (294 m)
Year built
2022
Staterooms
1,647
Passengers
3,950
Crew
1,388
Prima has a construction date of 2022 and a total size of 143,525 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet (294 meters) in length and is tied with Norwegian Viva for number 11 among the 22 active ships in the fleet. Norwegian Prima is included in Norwegian's Prima Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,338 people — 3,950 cruise vacationers and 1,388 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,647.
Secondary specs
Beam
135 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$850 million
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Prima
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
#11 largest — tied
Prima Class · 2023 · Bahamas flagged
143,525gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
135 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$850 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Prima
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
// Debuts 2023
Norwegian Viva
Size against the fleetRank 11 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
965 ft
Built
2023
Cabins
1,647
Guests
3,950
Crew
1,388
Class
Prima
Gross tonnage
143,525
Length
965 ft (294 m)
Year built
2023
Staterooms
1,647
Passengers
3,950
Crew
1,388
Viva has a construction date of 2023 and a total size of 143,525 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet (294 meters) in length and is tied with Norwegian Prima for number 11 among the 22 active ships in the fleet. Norwegian Viva is included in Norwegian's Prima Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,338 people — 3,950 cruise vacationers and 1,388 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,647.
Secondary specs
Beam
135 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$850 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Prima
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
#13 largest
Jewel Class · 2006 · Bahamas flagged
93,558gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
29 mph (25 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$390 million
Renovated
2022
Ship class
Jewel
Guest : crew
2.3 : 1
// Debuts 2006
Norwegian Jade
Size against the fleetRank 13 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
965 ft
Built
2006
Cabins
1,201
Guests
2,402
Crew
1,037
Class
Jewel
Gross tonnage
93,558
Length
965 ft (294 m)
Year built
2006
Staterooms
1,201
Passengers
2,402
Crew
1,037
Jade has a construction date of 2006 and a total size of 93,558 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet (294 meters) in length and falls in line as number 13 among the 22 active ships that make up the fleet. Norwegian Jade is included in Norwegian's Jewel Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,439 people — 2,402 cruise vacationers and 1,037 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,201.
Secondary specs
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
29 mph (25 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$390 million
Renovated
2022
Ship class
Jewel
Guest : crew
2.3 : 1
#14 largest — tied
Jewel Class · 2007 · Bahamas flagged
93,530gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
29 mph (25 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$390 million
Renovated
2022
Ship class
Jewel
Guest : crew
2.2 : 1
// Debuts 2007
Norwegian Gem
Size against the fleetRank 14 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
965 ft
Built
2007
Cabins
1,197
Guests
2,394
Crew
1,070
Class
Jewel
Gross tonnage
93,530
Length
965 ft (294 m)
Year built
2007
Staterooms
1,197
Passengers
2,394
Crew
1,070
Gem has a construction date of 2007 and a total size of 93,530 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet (294 meters) in length and is tied with Norwegian Pearl for number 14 among the 22 active ships in the fleet. Norwegian Gem is included in Norwegian's Jewel Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,464 people — 2,394 cruise vacationers and 1,070 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,197.
Secondary specs
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
29 mph (25 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$390 million
Renovated
2022
Ship class
Jewel
Guest : crew
2.2 : 1
#14 largest — tied
Jewel Class · 2006 · Bahamas flagged
93,530gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
29 mph (25 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$390 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Jewel
Guest : crew
2.2 : 1
// Debuts 2006
Norwegian Pearl
Size against the fleetRank 14 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
965 ft
Built
2006
Cabins
1,197
Guests
2,394
Crew
1,072
Class
Jewel
Gross tonnage
93,530
Length
965 ft (294 m)
Year built
2006
Staterooms
1,197
Passengers
2,394
Crew
1,072
Pearl has a construction date of 2006 and a total size of 93,530 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet (294 meters) in length and is tied with Norwegian Gem for number 14 among the 22 active ships in the fleet. Norwegian Pearl is included in Norwegian's Jewel Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,466 people — 2,394 cruise vacationers and 1,072 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,197.
Secondary specs
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
29 mph (25 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$390 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Jewel
Guest : crew
2.2 : 1
#16 largest
Jewel Class · 2005 · Bahamas flagged
93,502gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
30 mph (26 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$390 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Jewel
Guest : crew
2.2 : 1
// Debuts 2005
Norwegian Jewel
Size against the fleetRank 16 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
965 ft
Built
2005
Cabins
1,190
Guests
2,376
Crew
1,069
Class
Jewel
Gross tonnage
93,502
Length
965 ft (294 m)
Year built
2005
Staterooms
1,190
Passengers
2,376
Crew
1,069
Jewel has a construction date of 2005 and a total size of 93,502 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet (294 meters) in length and falls in line as number 16 among the 22 active ships that make up the fleet. Norwegian Jewel is included in Norwegian's Jewel Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,445 people — 2,376 cruise vacationers and 1,069 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,190.
Secondary specs
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
30 mph (26 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$390 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Jewel
Guest : crew
2.2 : 1
#17 largest
Dawn Class · 2002 · Bahamas flagged
92,250gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
38 ft (12 m)
Max speed
29 mph (25 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$400 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Dawn
Guest : crew
2.3 : 1
// Debuts 2002
Norwegian Dawn
Size against the fleetRank 17 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
965 ft
Built
2002
Cabins
1,170
Guests
2,340
Crew
1,032
Class
Dawn
Gross tonnage
92,250
Length
965 ft (294 m)
Year built
2002
Staterooms
1,170
Passengers
2,340
Crew
1,032
Dawn has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 92,250 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet (294 meters) in length and falls in line as number 17 among the 22 active ships that make up the fleet. Norwegian Dawn is included in Norwegian's Dawn Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,372 people — 2,340 cruise vacationers and 1,032 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,170.
Secondary specs
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
38 ft (12 m)
Max speed
29 mph (25 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$400 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Dawn
Guest : crew
2.3 : 1
#18 largest
Dawn Class · 2001 · Bahamas flagged
91,740gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
28 mph (24 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$400 million
Renovated
2021
Ship class
Dawn
Guest : crew
2.3 : 1
// Debuts 2001
Norwegian Star
Size against the fleetRank 18 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
965 ft
Built
2001
Cabins
1,174
Guests
2,348
Crew
1,031
Class
Dawn
Gross tonnage
91,740
Length
965 ft (294 m)
Year built
2001
Staterooms
1,174
Passengers
2,348
Crew
1,031
Star has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 91,740 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet (294 meters) in length and falls in line as number 18 among the 22 active ships that make up the fleet. Norwegian Star is included in Norwegian's Dawn Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,379 people — 2,348 cruise vacationers and 1,031 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,174.
Secondary specs
Beam
125 ft (38 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
28 mph (24 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$400 million
Renovated
2021
Ship class
Dawn
Guest : crew
2.3 : 1
#19 largest
Pride of America Class · 2005 · Hawaii flagged
80,439gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Hawaii
Ship cost
$450 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Pride of America
Guest : crew
2.4 : 1
// Debuts 2005
Pride of America
Size against the fleetRank 19 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
920 ft
Built
2005
Cabins
1,101
Guests
2,186
Crew
927
Class
Pride of America
Gross tonnage
80,439
Length
920 ft (280 m)
Year built
2005
Staterooms
1,101
Passengers
2,186
Crew
927
Pride of America has a construction date of 2005 and a total size of 80,439 gross tons. The ship measures 920 feet (280 meters) in length and falls in line as number 19 among the 22 active ships that make up the fleet. Pride of America is included in Norwegian's Pride of America Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,113 people — 2,186 cruise vacationers and 927 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,101.
Secondary specs
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Hawaii
Ship cost
$450 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Pride of America
Guest : crew
2.4 : 1
#20 largest
Sun Class · 2001 · Bahamas flagged
78,309gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
123 ft (37 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$330 million
Renovated
2021
Ship class
Sun
Guest : crew
2.1 : 1
// Debuts 2001
Norwegian Sun
Size against the fleetRank 20 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
848 ft
Built
2001
Cabins
968
Guests
1,936
Crew
906
Class
Sun
Gross tonnage
78,309
Length
848 ft (258 m)
Year built
2001
Staterooms
968
Passengers
1,936
Crew
906
Sun has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 78,309 gross tons. The ship measures 848 feet (258 meters) in length and falls in line as number 20 among the 22 active ships that make up the fleet. Norwegian Sun is included in Norwegian's Sun Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 2,842 people — 1,936 cruise vacationers and 906 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 968.
Secondary specs
Beam
123 ft (37 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$330 million
Renovated
2021
Ship class
Sun
Guest : crew
2.1 : 1
#21 largest
Sun Class · 1999 · Bahamas flagged
77,104gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
123 ft (37 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$330 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Sun
Guest : crew
2.2 : 1
// Debuts 1999
Norwegian Sky
Size against the fleetRank 21 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
832 ft
Built
1999
Cabins
1,002
Guests
2,004
Crew
899
Class
Sun
Gross tonnage
77,104
Length
832 ft (254 m)
Year built
1999
Staterooms
1,002
Passengers
2,004
Crew
899
Sky has a construction date of 1999 and a total size of 77,104 gross tons. The ship measures 832 feet (254 meters) in length and falls in line as number 21 among the 22 active ships that make up the fleet. Norwegian Sky is included in Norwegian's Sun Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 2,903 people — 2,004 cruise vacationers and 899 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,002.
Secondary specs
Beam
123 ft (37 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$330 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Sun
Guest : crew
2.2 : 1
#22 largest
Spirit Class · 1998 · Bahamas flagged
75,904gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
121 ft (37 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
28 mph (24 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$350 million
Renovated
2020
Ship class
Spirit
Guest : crew
2.2 : 1
// Debuts 1998
Norwegian Spirit
Size against the fleetRank 22 /of 22
75,904 · smallestFleet tonnage spread169,116 · largest
Length
880 ft
Built
1998
Cabins
1,025
Guests
2,018
Crew
912
Class
Spirit
Gross tonnage
75,904
Length
880 ft (268 m)
Year built
1998
Staterooms
1,025
Passengers
2,018
Crew
912
Spirit has a construction date of 1998 and a total size of 75,904 gross tons. The ship measures 880 feet (268 meters) in length and falls in line as number 22 among the 22 active ships that make up the fleet. Norwegian Spirit is included in Norwegian's Spirit Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 2,930 people — 2,018 cruise vacationers and 912 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,025.
Secondary specs
Beam
121 ft (37 m)
Draft
26 ft (8 m)
Max speed
28 mph (24 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$350 million
Renovated
2020
Ship class
Spirit
Guest : crew
2.2 : 1
Frequently Asked Questions
We're constantly asked about NCL's ships and size statistics. Here are the most frequently asked questions for your convenience!
// FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest Norwegian ship?
The largest Norwegian ship is the Norwegian Encore, measuring 169,116 gross tons, spanning 1,094 feet. It carries up to 3,998 passengers across 2,043 staterooms. Launched in 2019.
What is the smallest Norwegian ship?
The smallest active Norwegian ship is the Norwegian Spirit, at 75,904 gross tons and 880 feet long. It was built in 1998 and holds up to 2,018 passengers.
How much bigger is the largest Norwegian ship than the smallest?
The Norwegian Encore is about 2.2x the gross tonnage of the Norwegian Spirit, yet only around 20% longer — the smaller ship still measures 80% of her length. Gross tonnage measures enclosed volume rather than length, which is why the gap in size feels far larger on board than the dimensions suggest.
How many ships does Norwegian have?
Norwegian currently has 22 active ships, averaging about 3,153 guests each. The fleet spans 75,904 to 169,116 gross tons.
What is the newest Norwegian ship?
The newest Norwegian ship is the Norwegian Aura, which entered service in 2027 at 169,000 gross tons.
What is the oldest Norwegian ship still sailing?
The oldest Norwegian ship still in service is the Norwegian Spirit, built in 1998 — around 28 years old, at 75,904 gross tons.
Does Norwegian ship size affect cruise price?
Not directly. Fares track the itinerary, season and cabin category far more closely than tonnage, so the largest ship is not automatically the most expensive. Ship age tends to matter more than size — newer hulls usually command a premium for their newer amenities.
What size Norwegian ship is best for a first cruise?
Mid-sized ships are the usual recommendation: enough dining and entertainment to keep a week interesting, without the walking distances of the largest hulls. If you want the newest features and do not mind the scale, the flagship classes are built to feel navigable through neighbourhood-style layouts.
We hope that the above list of Norwegian Cruise Ships by size helps you to find your ideal cruise.
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