Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $614
Ship comparison
Disney Wonder vs Norwegian Pearl
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Pearl
- Cruises
- 32
- From
- $599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Disney Wonder is a large Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 1999. Norwegian Pearl is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,394 passengers, in service since 2006.
Choose Disney Wonder if you want a more family-friendly ship or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Norwegian Pearl for family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0) and entertainment (8.0 vs 6.6) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Pearl if you want more of a party, a more romantic trip or more adventure and nature: it outscores Disney Wonder for party (10.0 vs 6.0), romantic (5.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Disney Wonder | Norwegian Pearl | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Disney Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1999 | 2006 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 83,000 | 93,530 |
| Passengers | 2,400 | 2,394 |
| Crew | 945 | 1,084 |
| 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 | 105 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 32 |
| Upcoming sailings | 116 | 89 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 7 nights | 5 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $614 | $599 (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 3 of the ten, Norwegian Pearl on 4, with 3 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
26 cruises on sale, from $614.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Pearl
Whether cruising to Bermuda, New England or through the Panama Canal, you can experience the wonders of the world aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl.
Highlights
- Watch glaciers calve from a private balcony while on an Alaska cruise.
- Enjoy a fantastic steak in Cagneys while sailing through the Caribbean.
- Relax in the hydrotherapy room after a couples massage at the South Pacific Spa.
- Summer Palace Main Dining Room is right out of a Dr. Zhivago, inspired by the grand palaces of St. Petersburg and the era of the great Tsars of Russia.
Sailing now
32 cruises on sale, from $599.
Questions
Disney Wonder or Norwegian Pearl?
Which is bigger, Disney Wonder or Norwegian Pearl?
Norwegian Pearl is bigger at 93,530 gross tons, against 83,000 gross tons for Disney Wonder. Disney Wonder carries 2,400 passengers and Norwegian Pearl carries 2,394.
Which ship is newer, Disney Wonder or Norwegian Pearl?
Norwegian Pearl is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 1999 for Disney Wonder.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Pearl, 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 Pearl, 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 8.0 for Norwegian Pearl.
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