Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Vista
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $356
Ship comparison
Carnival Vista vs Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Getaway
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $209
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Vista is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,934 passengers, in service since 2016. Norwegian Getaway is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,969 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Carnival Vista if you want more adventure and nature or more culture: it outscores Norwegian Getaway for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) and cultural (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Getaway if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Carnival Vista for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0), romantic (8.0 vs 6.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Vista | Norwegian Getaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 133,500 | 145,655 |
| Passengers | 3,934 | 3,969 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 1,640 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.9 | 36.7 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 14 |
| Length | 1,055 ft | 1,068 ft |
| Beam | 158 ft | 170 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 16 | 34 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 143 |
| Cruise lengths | 5–8 nights | 2–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $356 | $209 (better) |
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 3 of the ten, Norwegian Getaway on 5, with 2 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 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 Vista or Norwegian Getaway?
Which is bigger, Carnival Vista or Norwegian Getaway?
Norwegian Getaway is bigger at 145,655 gross tons, against 133,500 gross tons for Carnival Vista. Carnival Vista carries 3,934 passengers and Norwegian Getaway carries 3,969.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Vista or Norwegian Getaway?
Carnival Vista is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2014 for Norwegian Getaway.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Getaway, with 36.7 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 Getaway, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Carnival Vista.
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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