Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $634
Ship comparison
Disney Wonder vs Norwegian Gem
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Gem
- Cruises
- 44
- From
- $339
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Disney Wonder is a large Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 1999. Norwegian Gem is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,394 passengers, in service since 2006.
Choose Disney Wonder if you want better-rated entertainment, a more family-friendly ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Norwegian Gem for entertainment (8.0 vs 6.6), family friendly (10.0 vs 9.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Gem if you want a more romantic trip, a lower starting fare or a newer ship: it outscores Disney Wonder for romantic (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $339 (vs $634) and its maiden voyage was in 2006 (vs 1999).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Disney Wonder | Norwegian Gem | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Disney Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1999 | 2006 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2017 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 83,000 | 93,530 |
| Passengers | 2,400 | 2,394 |
| Crew | 945 | 1,101 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.6 | 39.1 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 15 |
| Length | 964 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 32 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 30 | 44 |
| Upcoming sailings | 124 | 89 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–7 nights | 4–19 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $634 | $339 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Disney Wonder leads on 4 of the ten, Norwegian Gem on 2, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
As family cruising goes, it doesn't get much better than a Disney cruise. With an entire deck of youth programming and a family-friendly vibe, it's easy to see why Disney Wonder has earned nods from parents and kids alike.
Highlights
- Enjoy a uniquely different dining experience every night of your cruise with rotational dining.
- Attend live musical stage shows.
- Spend a day exploring Castaway Cay, a private island in the Bahamas.
- Enjoy imaginative children's programs and separate activity areas for adults, teens and kids.
Sailing now
30 cruises on sale, from $634.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Gem
While it's true that most cruise ships have a little something for everyone, Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Gem takes that concept to a whole new level. Passengers can choose from activities such as rock climbing and shuffleboard or relax poolside or with a hot-stone massage.
Highlights
- A variety of great dining options, including the hot air balloon-themed Bali Hai Bar & Grill
- Comedy Variety in the Stardust Theater
- Celebrity DJ spinning tunes at the Bliss Lounge
Sailing now
44 cruises on sale, from $339.
Questions
Disney Wonder or Norwegian Gem?
Which is bigger, Disney Wonder or Norwegian Gem?
Norwegian Gem is bigger at 93,530 gross tons, against 83,000 gross tons for Disney Wonder. Disney Wonder carries 2,400 passengers and Norwegian Gem carries 2,394.
Which ship is newer, Disney Wonder or Norwegian Gem?
Norwegian Gem is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 1999 for Disney Wonder.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Gem, with 39.1 gross tons per passenger against 34.6 on Disney Wonder. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Gem, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Disney Wonder.
Which is better for families?
Disney Wonder scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 9.0 for Norwegian Gem.
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