Royal Caribbean
Anthem of the Seas
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $514
Ship comparison
Anthem of the Seas vs Norwegian Escape
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Escape
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $279
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Anthem of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2015. Norwegian Escape is a mega Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 4,248 passengers, in service since 2015.
Choose Anthem of the Seas if you want more adventure and nature, more culture or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Norwegian Escape for adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) and cultural (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 37 cruises on sale (vs 12).
Choose Norwegian Escape if you want a more romantic trip, a more active cruise or a lower starting fare: it outscores Anthem of the Seas for romantic (6.6 vs 4.0) and active (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $279 (vs $514).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Anthem of the Seas | Norwegian Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 167,800 | 164,600 |
| Passengers | 4,180 | 4,248 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,651 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.1 (better) | 38.7 |
| Decks | 16 | 20 |
| Length | 1,141 ft | 1,065 ft |
| Beam | 134 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 12 |
| Upcoming sailings | 88 | 113 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 18 nights | 3 to 9 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $514 | $279 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Anthem of the Seas leads on 3 of the ten, Norwegian Escape on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Anthem of the Seas
Royal Caribbean promised newly designed staterooms, game-changing technology, ground-breaking venues and excellent dining — and Anthem of the Seas certainly provides it. Active cruise passengers will love the interior design, sports and fitness options, and entertainment.
Highlights
- Head to the free RipCord by iFly, where you can skydive without the scary jumping-out-of-a-plane part.
- Play basketball, go roller skating and ride bumper cars at the SeaPlex.
- The new stateroom design includes family-friendly modular staterooms that interconnect and the first virtual balconies at sea.
- There are no set dining times, no assigned seats and no required formal nights.
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $514.
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Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Escape
The 4,200-guest Norwegian Escape from Norwegian Cruise Line is a premium ship with an upscale-ship flair, but make no mistake — at the core of the ship is an informal, easygoing “have fun at your own pace” attitude.
Highlights
- Bayamo – Iron Chef Jose Garces’ first restaurant at sea
- A three-story ropes course – fun for all ages
- The only Margaritaville at sea.
Sailing now
12 cruises on sale, from $279.
Questions
Anthem of the Seas or Norwegian Escape?
Which is bigger, Anthem of the Seas or Norwegian Escape?
Anthem of the Seas is bigger at 167,800 gross tons, against 164,600 gross tons for Norwegian Escape. Anthem of the Seas carries 4,180 passengers and Norwegian Escape carries 4,248.
Which ship is newer, Anthem of the Seas or Norwegian Escape?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2015.
Which has more space per passenger?
Anthem of the Seas, with 40.1 gross tons per passenger against 38.7 on Norwegian Escape. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Escape, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.8 on Anthem of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10.
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