Choosing the right Norwegian Cruise Line ship can be confusing, especially when each ship offers a different style of vacation. This guide on Norwegian Ships by size will help you understand how each NCL ship differs in size, so you can choose the one that fits your travel style.
Size can make a big difference in your cruise experience. Big ships have more dining, shows, and activities, while smaller ships feel calm, cozy, and more personal.
In this list, I have ranked Norwegian ships from the largest to the smallest using important details like gross tonnage, guest capacity, and ship class. I have carefully researched this information to make it accurate, simple and useful, helping you make a confident choice when selecting your next NCL cruise.Â
Norwegian Ship Sizes Chart 2025
You’ll notice a significant contrast in the NCL ship sizes when comparing Norwegian Cruise Ships biggest to smallest. Here is the Norwegian Ship size chart 2025:
List of Norwegian Cruise Ships by Size and Age
This table shows the comparison of NCL Cruise Ships by size and age. Â
Here is the Norwegian Cruise Ship size comparison table for 2025:Â
| Ships | Year | Class | Gross Tonnage | Guest Capacity | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Encore | 2019 | Breakaway Plus | 169,116 | 3,998 | 1,094 ft |
| Norwegian Bliss | 2018 | Breakaway Plus | 168,028 | 4,004 | 1,094 ft |
| Norwegian Joy | 2017 | Breakaway Plus | 167,725 | 3,804 | 1,094 ft |
| Norwegian Escape | 2015 | Breakaway Plus | 164,998 | 4,266 | 1,069 ft |
| Norwegian Aqua | 2025 | Prima | 156,300 | 3,571 | 1056 ft |
| Norwegian Epic | 2010 | Epic | 155,873 | 4,100 | 1,081 ft |
| Norwegian Getaway | 2014 | Breakaway | 145,655 | 3,963 | 1,068 ft |
| Norwegian Breakaway | 2013 | Breakaway | 145,655 | 3,963 | 1,068 ft |
| Norwegian Viva | 2023 | Prima | 142,500 | 3,215 | 965 ft |
| Norwegian Prima | 2022 | Prima | 142,500 | 3,215 | 965 ft |
| Norwegian Jade | 2006 | Jewel | 93,558 | 2,402 | 965 ft |
| Norwegian Gem | 2007 | Jewel | 93,530 | 2,394 | 965 ft |
| Norwegian Pearl | 2006 | Jewel | 93,530 | 2,394 | 965 ft |
| Norwegian Jewel | 2005 | Jewel | 93,508 | 2,376 | 965 ft |
| Norwegian Dawn | 2002 | Dawn | 92,250 | 2,340 | 965 ft |
| Norwegian Star | 2001 | Dawn | 91,740 | 2,348 | 965 ft |
| Pride of America | 2005 | Pride of America | 80,439 | 1,936 | 920 ft |
| Norwegian Sun | 2001 | Sun | 78,309 | 1,936 | 848 ft |
| Norwegian Sky | 1999 | Sun | 77,104 | 2,004 | 848 ft |
| Norwegian Spirit | 1998 | Spirit | 75,904 | 2,018 | 880 ft |
Norwegian Ships by Size and Age Biggest to Smallest
The list of Norwegian ships by age and size 2025 is given below along with some extra details. You can see the ship’s gross tonnage, length, beam, total number of staterooms, passenger capacity, and crew capacity.
We will keep updating the list of Norwegian Cruise Line ships by size and age with the most recent information when newest Norwegian Cruise Ships are added to the fleet.
Norwegian Encore
- Built: 2019
- Class: Breakaway Plus
- Gross Tonnage: 169,116 GT
- Length: 1,094 ft
- Max Beam: 136 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 3,998
- Crew: 1,735
- Total Staterooms: 2,040
Norwegian BlissÂ
- Built: 2018
- Class: Breakaway Plus
- Gross Tonnage: 168,028
- Length: 1,094 ft
- Max Beam: 136 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 4,004
- Crew: 1,716
- Total Staterooms: 2,043
Norwegian Joy
- Built: 2017
- Class: Breakaway Plus
- Gross Tonnage: 167,725
- Length: 1,094 ft
- Max Beam: 136 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 3,804
- Crew: 1,821
- Total Staterooms: 1,901
Norwegian Escape
- Built: 2015
- Class: Breakaway Plus
- Gross Tonnage: 164,998
- Length: 1,069 ft
- Max Beam: 136 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 4,266
- Crew: 1,733
- Total Staterooms: 2,175
Norwegian Aqua
- Built: 2025Â Â
- Class: Prima
- Gross Tonnage: 156,300Â Â
- Length: 1056 ft
- Max Beam: 134.5 ft Â
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 3,571Â
- Crew: 1,597Â Â
- Total Staterooms: 1,760Â
Norwegian Epic
- Built: 2010
- Class: Epic
- Gross Tonnage: 155,873
- Length: 1,081 ft
- Max Beam: 171 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 4,100
- Crew: 1,724
- Total Staterooms: 2,114
Norwegian Getaway
- Built: 2014
- Class: Breakaway
- Gross Tonnage: 145,655
- Length: 1,068 ft
- Max Beam: 130 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 3,963
- Crew: 1,646
- Total Staterooms: 2,014
Norwegian Breakaway
- Built: 2013
- Class: Breakaway
- Gross Tonnage: 145,655
- Length: 1,068 ft
- Max Beam: 170 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 3,963
- Crew: 1,657
- Total Staterooms: 2,014
Norwegian Viva
- Built: 2023
- Class: Prima
- Gross Tonnage: 143,535
- Length: 965 ft
- Max Beam: 133 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 3,099
- Crew: 1,506
- Total Staterooms: 1,586
Norwegian Prima
- Built: 2022
- Class: Prima
- Gross Tonnage: 143,535
- Length: 965 ft
- Max Beam: 133 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 3,099
- Crew: 1,506
- Total Staterooms: 1,659
Norwegian Jade
- Built: 2006
- Class: Jewel
- Gross Tonnage: 93,558
- Length: 965 ft
- Max Beam: 106 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 2,402
- Crew: 1,037
- Total Staterooms: 1,201
Norwegian Gem
- Built: 2007
- Class: Jewel
- Gross Tonnage: 93,530
- Length: 965 ft
- Max Beam: 106 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 2,394
- Crew: 1,070
- Total Staterooms: 1,197
Norwegian Pearl
- Built: 2006
- Class: Jewel
- Gross Tonnage: 93,530
- Length: 965 ft
- Max Beam: 106 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 2,394
- Crew: 1,072
- Total Staterooms: 1,197
Norwegian Jewel
- Built: 2005
- Class: Jewel
- Gross Tonnage: 93,502
- Length: 965 ft
- Max Beam: 106 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 2,376
- Crew: 1,069
- Total Staterooms: 1,190
Norwegian Dawn
- Built: 2002
- Class: Dawn
- Gross Tonnage: 92,250
- Length: 965 ft
- Max Beam: 106 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 2,340
- Crew: 1,032
- Total Staterooms: 1,170
Norwegian Star
- Built: 2001
- Class: Dawn
- Gross Tonnage: 91,740
- Length: 965 ft
- Max Beam: 106 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 2,348
- Crew: 1,031
- Total Staterooms: 1,173
Pride of America
- Built: 2005
- Class: Pride of America
- Gross Tonnage: 80,439
- Length: 920 ft
- Max Beam: 106 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 2,186
- Crew: 927
- Total Staterooms: 1,097
Norwegian Sun
- Built: 2001
- Class: Sun
- Gross Tonnage: 78,309
- Length: 848 ft
- Max Beam: 123 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 1,936
- Crew: 906
- Total Staterooms: 968
Norwegian Sky
- Built: 1999
- Class: Sun
- Gross Tonnage: 77,104
- Length: 848 ft
- Max Beam: 123 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 2,004
- Crew: 899
- Total Staterooms: 1,002
Norwegian Spirit
- Built: 1998
- Class: Spirit
- Gross Tonnage: 75,904
- Length: 880 ft
- Max Beam: 121 ft
- Guests (Double Occupancy): 2,018
- Crew: 912
- Total Staterooms: 1,025
Are Bigger Norwegian Cruise Ships Coming?
Norwegian Cruise Line is expanding its fleet with bigger ships in the coming years. While three Prima Class vessels are already on order for delivery between 2026 and 2028 (starting with Norwegian Luna), the company recently ordered four even larger ships.Â
These new biggest NCL ships will be around 200,000 GT about 19% bigger than Norwegian’s current largest ship, Norwegian Encore. The new ships will debut one by one in 2030, 2032, 2034, and 2036.
FAQs – NCL Ships by Size 2025
What is the Largest Norwegian Cruise Ship?
The biggest Norwegian Cruise ship is the Norwegian Encore. It has a gross tonnage of 169,116 GT, and measures 1,094 ft in length.
What is the Smallest Norwegian Cruise Ship?
The smallest Norwegian Cruise ship is the Norwegian Spirit. It was built in 1998 and can carry about 2,018 passengers.
What is the Best Norwegian Cruise Ship?
The best Norwegian Cruise Ship depends on personal preferences, but many consider Norwegian Prima to be among the top choices. It’s one of the newest ships in the fleet, offering innovative features and a wide range of dining and entertainment options.
What is the Newest Norwegian Cruise Ship?
The newest Norwegian Cruise Line ship is Norwegian Aqua, which launched in 2025. It’s also the largest ship in the fleet, featuring brand-new experiences, modern design, and exciting onboard amenities.
What is the Oldest Norwegian Cruise Ship?
The oldest Norwegian Cruise Line ship is Norwegian Spirit, which joined the fleet in 1998. It’s also the smallest ship, offering cozy spaces, modern upgrades, and fresh amenities.
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