Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Vista
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $356
Ship comparison
Carnival Vista vs Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Breakaway
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $439
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Vista is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,934 passengers, in service since 2016. Norwegian Breakaway is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,959 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose Carnival Vista if you want a more family-friendly ship, more adventure and nature or more culture: it outscores Norwegian Breakaway for family friendly (10.0 vs 7.0), adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) and cultural (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Breakaway if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated staterooms or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Carnival Vista for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0), staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (8.2 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Vista | Norwegian Breakaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2013 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 133,500 | 144,017 |
| Passengers | 3,934 | 3,959 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 1,595 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.9 | 36.4 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 18 |
| Length | 1,055 ft | 1,062 ft |
| Beam | 158 ft | 170 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 16 | 26 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 118 |
| Cruise lengths | 5–8 nights | 4–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $356 (better) | $439 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Vista leads on 4 of the ten, Norwegian Breakaway on 5, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Vista
The 3,934-passenger Carnival Vista debuted as Carnival Cruise Line's largest ship when it launched in 2016, and it's been matched in size by sister ships Carnival Horizon and Carnival Panorama and overtaken by the considerably larger 5,282-passenger Mardi Gras and the 5,374-guest Carnival Celebration.
Highlights
- Delicious burgers and fries at Guy's Burger Joint
- Fun waterslides and fountains at Carnival WaterWorks
- The first IMAX theater at sea
Sailing now
16 cruises on sale, from $356.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Breakaway
They call Norwegian Breakaway New York's cruise ship, and it's clear why once you arrive at the port and see the Statue of Liberty painted on the hull. The original work of art is by Peter Max, and the renowned artist did a great job setting the tone for the Big Apple's year-round cruise ship from Norwegian Cruise Line.
Highlights
- The Aqua Park with two pools and four whirlpools
- Adventure seekers will enjoy the five waterslides
- Adults-only areas for those seeking peace and quiet
- Famed New York City celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian brings his restaurant to sea
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $439.
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Questions
Carnival Vista or Norwegian Breakaway?
Which is bigger, Carnival Vista or Norwegian Breakaway?
Norwegian Breakaway is bigger at 144,017 gross tons, against 133,500 gross tons for Carnival Vista. Carnival Vista carries 3,934 passengers and Norwegian Breakaway carries 3,959.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Vista or Norwegian Breakaway?
Carnival Vista is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2013 for Norwegian Breakaway.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Breakaway, with 36.4 gross tons per passenger against 33.9 on Carnival Vista. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Breakaway, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Carnival Vista.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Vista scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Norwegian Breakaway.
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