P&O Cruises
Aurora
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $397
Ship comparison
Aurora vs Norwegian Sun
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sun
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $789
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Aurora is a large P&O Cruises ship carrying 1,874 passengers. Norwegian Sun is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 1,936 passengers, in service since 2001. Aurora has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Aurora if you want a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: its cruises start from $397 (vs $789) and it has 42 cruises on sale (vs 18).
Norwegian Sun does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Aurora | Norwegian Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | P&O Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2001 |
| Gross tonnage | 76,152 | 78,309 |
| Passengers | 1,874 | 1,936 |
| Crew | — | 953 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | — | 2.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.6 (better) | 40.4 |
| Decks | — | 13 |
| Length | 886 ft | 848 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 108 ft |
| Speed | — | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 42 | 18 |
| Upcoming sailings | 53 | 34 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 75 nights | 7 to 21 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $397 (better) | $789 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Aurora has no Bliss scores yet.
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P&O Cruises
Aurora
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale, from $397.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sun
The bright orange and yellow sun painted onto the side of this ship is just a glimpse into the bright, fun memories waiting to be made on board. Serving up a variety of dining venues, bars, lounges, entertainment, kid's activities and relaxation opportunities, Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sun is a hotspot for all travelers.
Highlights
- 16 global dining choices to suit your every mood
- Private balconies available in an Owner's Suite or Penthouse if you're looking for luxury
- Great entertainment in the Stardust Theater
Sailing now
18 cruises on sale, from $789.
Questions
Aurora or Norwegian Sun?
Which is bigger, Aurora or Norwegian Sun?
Norwegian Sun is bigger at 78,309 gross tons, against 76,152 gross tons for Aurora. Aurora carries 1,874 passengers and Norwegian Sun carries 1,936.
Which has more space per passenger?
Aurora, with 40.6 gross tons per passenger against 40.4 on Norwegian Sun. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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