Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Horizon
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $391
Ship comparison
Carnival Horizon vs Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Getaway
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $209
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Horizon is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,960 passengers, in service since 2018. Norwegian Getaway is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,969 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Carnival Horizon if you want more adventure and nature or more culture: it outscores Norwegian Getaway for adventure & nature (6.0 vs 3.0) and cultural (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Getaway if you want a lower starting fare, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Carnival Horizon for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $209 (vs $391).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Horizon | Norwegian Getaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 133,457 | 145,655 |
| Passengers | 3,960 | 3,969 |
| Crew | 1,400 | 1,640 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.7 | 36.7 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 14 |
| Length | 1,055 ft | 1,068 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 170 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 34 |
| Upcoming sailings | 99 | 143 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–8 nights | 2–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $391 | $209 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Horizon leads on 3 of the ten, Norwegian Getaway on 4, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Horizon
Carnival Horizon from Carnival Cruise Line is a bold, sophisticated, gorgeous ship brimming with activities, dining options, and bars and lounges galore. The ship carries 3,936 passengers (double occupancy) and 1,450 crew members — both identical to sister ship Carnival Vista — and it measures the same 133,457 gross registered tons.
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $391.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Getaway joined the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet as the second Breakaway class vessel in early 2014. The ship has capacity for 4,000 passengers (double occupancy) and a total of 1,024 staterooms and 238 suites. The striking mural of a mermaid on the hull of the ship? Created by Miami-based Cuban-American artist David Le Batard.
Highlights
- 28 dining options that include Freestyle dining and alternative venues
- Watch Illusionarium, a surreal magical experience and seven-time Tony Award-nominated musical Legally Blonde
- Five water slides.
- Three levels of action-packed activities in the sports complex.
Sailing now
34 cruises on sale, from $209.
Questions
Carnival Horizon or Norwegian Getaway?
Which is bigger, Carnival Horizon or Norwegian Getaway?
Norwegian Getaway is bigger at 145,655 gross tons, against 133,457 gross tons for Carnival Horizon. Carnival Horizon carries 3,960 passengers and Norwegian Getaway carries 3,969.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Horizon or Norwegian Getaway?
Carnival Horizon is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2014 for Norwegian Getaway.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Getaway, with 36.7 gross tons per passenger against 33.7 on Carnival Horizon. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Getaway, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 2.8 on Carnival Horizon.
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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