The Norwegian Cruise Line fleet consists of 21 active cruise ships, ranging from ships built in 1998 to 2023. The average Norwegian ship carries approximately 3,073 passengers and measures 988 feet in length. The combined fleet represents an estimated $14.6B in today's adjusted build cost.
All 21 ships
// Breakaway Plus ClassNorwegian Bliss
// Breakaway ClassNorwegian Breakaway
LARGEST IN FLEET// Breakaway Plus ClassNorwegian Encore
// Breakaway Plus ClassNorwegian Escape
NEWEST IN FLEET// Prima Plus ClassNorwegian Luna
// Pride of America ClassPride of America
How big is my Norwegian ship?
Every Norwegian cruise ship in the fleet, ranked by size. Toggle between graphs to view a size comparison by gross tonnage, length and a scatter plot showing how the two relate for each Norwegian ship.
The largest Norwegian ship is Encore at 169k gross tons and 1,094 feet. The smallest is Spirit at 76k GT, while the longest ship is Bliss at 1,094 feet.
How old is my Norwegian ship?
Norwegian cruise ships span in age by 28 years, from 1998's Spirit to 2026's Luna. Toggle the charts to view a full ships-by-size timeline to view all Norwegian ships from oldest to newest.
Norwegian ships by class
Explore each of Norwegian's ship classes. The vessels included will share similar blueprints and features as part of that class.
Breakawayclass
2010'sAt approximately 146,600 gross tons and carrying around 3,900 passengers, the Breakaway class introduced Norwegian’s Waterfront outdoor promenade and The Haven luxury ship-within-a-ship concept.,Built in 2013 and 2014, these ships feature expansive pool decks, Aqua Park water slides, and Broadway-caliber entertainment.
Breakaway Plusclass
2010'sExceeding 164,000 gross tons, the Breakaway Plus class represents Norwegian’s largest traditional vessels, with the Encore topping out at 169,116 gross tons.,Built between 2015 and 2019, these ships expanded on the Breakaway blueprint with a go-kart racetrack, laser tag arena, and Galaxy Pavilion virtual reality complex.
Dawnclass
2000'sMeasuring around 91,000 gross tons and carrying roughly 2,340 passengers, the Dawn class ships were among Norwegian’s first purpose-built Freestyle Cruising vessels.,Entering service in 2001 and 2002, they introduced flexible no-reservation dining options and relaxed schedules that became the line’s signature cruising style.
Epicclass
2010'sNorwegian Epic is a one-of-a-kind vessel at approximately 155,873 gross tons, making it one of the largest ships in the fleet when it debuted in 2010.,Its innovative design introduced studio staterooms for solo travelers, the Ice Bar, and Cirque Dreams dinner theater, setting the stage for Norwegian’s mega-ship era.
Jewelclass
2000'sThe four Jewel class ships measure approximately 93,500 gross tons each and carry around 2,376 passengers, forming the backbone of Norwegian’s mid-2000s fleet expansion.,These versatile mid-sized vessels offer a well-rounded Freestyle Cruising experience with multiple specialty restaurants and diverse entertainment options.
Pride of Americaclass
2000'sThe Pride of America is the only large cruise ship registered under the U.S. flag, at roughly 80,439 gross tons, which legally permits it to operate round-trip itineraries exclusively within the Hawaiian Islands.,This unique vessel carries approximately 2,186 passengers on week-long inter-island voyages visiting four Hawaiian ports with overnight stays.
Primaclass
2020'sAt approximately 142,500 gross tons and accommodating around 3,215 passengers, the Prima class marked a bold new direction for Norwegian with a sleeker, more spacious design and lower passenger-to-space ratio.,Signature features include the Prima Speedway go-kart track, a three-story theater, and the Ocean Boulevard wrap-around outdoor promenade.
Prima Plusclass
2020'sThe Prima Plus class builds on the Prima platform at approximately 156,300 gross tons, increasing capacity to around 3,571 passengers while introducing groundbreaking new attractions.,Its headline feature is the Aqua Slidecoaster, the world’s first hybrid roller coaster and waterslide, propelling riders through three stories of twists around the ship’s funnel.
Spiritclass
1990'sOriginally built as SuperStar Leo for Star Cruises in 1998, the Norwegian Spirit measures approximately 75,904 gross tons, making it the smallest active ship in Norwegian’s fleet.,After a major 2020 refurbishment, it offers an intimate cruising experience with Asian-inspired dining venues reflecting its heritage.
Sunclass
2000'sAt roughly 78,309 gross tons and carrying around 1,936 passengers, the Norwegian Sun is a compact vessel well-suited for port-intensive itineraries in destinations like Alaska and South America.,Its smaller size allows access to harbors and scenic waterways that larger ships cannot navigate, offering a more intimate onboard atmosphere.
Norwegian ships passengers vs staff
How many passengers are on your Norwegian ship vs. the number of total staff? Below you'll find each ship's passenger capacity, crew count, and guest-to-crew ratio.
Across the fleet of 21 ships, Norwegian employs 27,539 crew members to serve 65,517 passengers — a fleet-wide ratio of 2.38 guests per crew member. The best staffed ship is Joy with a ratio of 2.09:1.
How much does a Norwegian ship cost?
Below you'll find the cost to build or acquire each Norwegian cruise ship. The costs are adjusted to today's dollars using a 3% annual rate. Toggle between total cost, cost per cabin, and cost per gross ton to see how each ship's price compares once normalized.
The combined fleet value is $20.2B across 21 ships, with an average build cost of $961M per ship in today's dollars.
Build costs reflect original contract prices adjusted to today's dollars using a 3% annual compound inflation rate. Data compiled from public shipyard records and maritime industry databases. Figures are indicative estimates.