Princess Cruises
Discovery Princess
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $374
Ship comparison
Discovery Princess vs Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Breakaway
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $439
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Discovery Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,668 passengers, in service since 2022. Norwegian Breakaway is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,959 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose Discovery Princess if you want more adventure and nature, more culture or a newer ship: it outscores Norwegian Breakaway for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2022 (vs 2013).
Choose Norwegian Breakaway if you want a more active cruise, more of a party or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Discovery Princess for active (8.0 vs 6.0), party (10.0 vs 8.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Discovery Princess | Norwegian Breakaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2013 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 141,000 | 144,017 |
| Passengers | 3,668 | 3,959 |
| Crew | 1,346 | 1,595 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.4 (better) | 36.4 |
| Cabins | 1,834 | — |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Length | 1,083 ft | 1,062 ft |
| Beam | 155 ft | 170 ft |
| Speed | — | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 17 | 26 |
| Upcoming sailings | 124 | 118 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–14 nights | 4–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $374 (better) | $439 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Discovery Princess leads on 3 of the ten, Norwegian Breakaway on 4, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Discovery Princess
Discovery Princess, the newest ship from Princess Cruises, debuted in March 2022, sailing out of Seattle in summer and Los Angeles in winter.
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale, from $374.
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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.
About Norwegian Breakaway Plan my cruise on Norwegian Breakaway
Questions
Discovery Princess or Norwegian Breakaway?
Which is bigger, Discovery Princess or Norwegian Breakaway?
Norwegian Breakaway is bigger at 144,017 gross tons, against 141,000 gross tons for Discovery Princess. Discovery Princess carries 3,668 passengers and Norwegian Breakaway carries 3,959.
Which ship is newer, Discovery Princess or Norwegian Breakaway?
Discovery Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2013 for Norwegian Breakaway.
Which has more space per passenger?
Discovery Princess, with 38.4 gross tons per passenger against 36.4 on Norwegian Breakaway. 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 Discovery Princess.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10.
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