Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $272
Ship comparison
Enchantment of the Seas vs Norwegian Pearl
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Pearl
- Cruises
- 32
- From
- $599
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Enchantment of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,252 passengers, in service since 1997. Norwegian Pearl is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,394 passengers, in service since 2006.
Choose Enchantment of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare, more culture or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Norwegian Pearl for cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) and staterooms (7.5 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $272 (vs $599).
Choose Norwegian Pearl if you want more adventure and nature, more of a party or a newer ship: it outscores Enchantment of the Seas for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 4.0) and party (10.0 vs 7.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2006 (vs 1997).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Enchantment of the Seas | Norwegian Pearl | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1997 | 2006 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 81,500 | 93,530 |
| Passengers | 2,252 | 2,394 |
| Crew | 840 | 1,084 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.2 | 39.1 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 15 |
| Length | 989 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 105 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 32 |
| Upcoming sailings | 85 | 89 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 7 nights | 5 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $272 (better) | $599 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Enchantment of the Seas leads on 5 of the ten, Norwegian Pearl on 4, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
The largest Vision class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, Enchantment of the Seas is the ship for a quick splash and dash to the Caribbean, offering a wide range of cruises to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda and along the East Coast.
Highlights
- For a short sailing, Enchantment offered plenty to do during the day and excellent evening shows in the main theater.
- My Time Dining is a great option for travelers who want to dine at different times each night of the cruise to allow for more time in ports of call.
- On the second night, the sail away party from Nassau on the Pool Deck is not to be missed and includes a “midnight buffet” complete with a DJ and plenty of cocktails.
- Other highlights include the kids pools, rock climbing wall, spa treatments in Vitality Spa and gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale.
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $272.
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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
Enchantment of the Seas or Norwegian Pearl?
Which is bigger, Enchantment of the Seas or Norwegian Pearl?
Norwegian Pearl is bigger at 93,530 gross tons, against 81,500 gross tons for Enchantment of the Seas. Enchantment of the Seas carries 2,252 passengers and Norwegian Pearl carries 2,394.
Which ship is newer, Enchantment of the Seas or Norwegian Pearl?
Norwegian Pearl is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 1997 for Enchantment of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Pearl, with 39.1 gross tons per passenger against 36.2 on Enchantment of the Seas. 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 2.7 on Enchantment of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Norwegian Pearl scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.5 for Enchantment of the Seas.
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