Princess Cruises
Discovery Princess
- Cruises
- 20
- From
- $429
Ship comparison
Discovery Princess vs Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Getaway
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $229
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Discovery Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,668 passengers, in service since 2022. Norwegian Getaway is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,969 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Discovery Princess if you want more adventure and nature, more culture or a newer ship: it outscores Norwegian Getaway 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 2014).
Choose Norwegian Getaway if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more active cruise or more of a party: it outscores Discovery Princess for family friendly (10.0 vs 7.0), active (8.0 vs 6.0) and party (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Discovery Princess | Norwegian Getaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 141,000 | 145,655 |
| Passengers | 3,668 | 3,969 |
| Crew | 1,346 | 1,640 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.4 (better) | 36.7 |
| Cabins | 1,834 | — |
| Decks | 18 | 14 |
| Length | 1,083 ft | 1,068 ft |
| Beam | 155 ft | 170 ft |
| Speed | — | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 20 | 34 |
| Upcoming sailings | 148 | 130 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 14 nights | 2 to 16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $429 | $229 (better) |
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 Getaway on 6, with 1 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
20 cruises on sale, from $429.
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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 $229.
Questions
Discovery Princess or Norwegian Getaway?
Which is bigger, Discovery Princess or Norwegian Getaway?
Norwegian Getaway is bigger at 145,655 gross tons, against 141,000 gross tons for Discovery Princess. Discovery Princess carries 3,668 passengers and Norwegian Getaway carries 3,969.
Which ship is newer, Discovery Princess or Norwegian Getaway?
Discovery Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2014 for Norwegian Getaway.
Which has more space per passenger?
Discovery Princess, with 38.4 gross tons per passenger against 36.7 on Norwegian Getaway. 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 Discovery Princess.
Which is better for families?
Norwegian Getaway scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Discovery Princess.
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