Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $272
Ship comparison
Enchantment of the Seas vs Norwegian Sky
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sky
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- —
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 Sky is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,004 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Enchantment of the Seas if you want more adventure and nature or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Norwegian Sky for adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 26 cruises on sale (vs 7).
Choose Norwegian Sky if you want a more romantic trip, more culture or more crew per passenger: it outscores Enchantment of the Seas for romantic (5.0 vs 4.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.1 passengers (vs 2.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Enchantment of the Seas | Norwegian Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1997 | 1999 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 81,500 | 77,104 |
| Passengers | 2,252 | 2,004 |
| Crew | 840 | 934 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.2 | 38.5 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 13 |
| Length | 989 ft | 848 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 7 |
| Upcoming sailings | 85 | 15 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 7 nights | 5 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $272 | — |
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 2 of the ten, Norwegian Sky on 5, with 3 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 Sky
As the smallest vessel in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, Norwegian Skyembodies many of the elements you will find on larger vessels from the brand, including the Freestyle dining approach with no set seating assignments for dinner.
Highlights
- Guest celebrity DJs spin till the late hours!
- At the Longboard Bar you'll find live broadcasts of sporting events
- Take your clubs out for a drive at one of two Golf Driving Nets onboard
- Stay overnight on the ship during a two-day stay in Cuba.
Sailing now
7 cruises on sale.
Questions
Enchantment of the Seas or Norwegian Sky?
Which is bigger, Enchantment of the Seas or Norwegian Sky?
Enchantment of the Seas is bigger at 81,500 gross tons, against 77,104 gross tons for Norwegian Sky. Enchantment of the Seas carries 2,252 passengers and Norwegian Sky carries 2,004.
Which ship is newer, Enchantment of the Seas or Norwegian Sky?
Norwegian Sky is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1999 against 1997 for Enchantment of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Sky, with 38.5 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 Sky, with one crew member for every 2.1 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Enchantment of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Norwegian Sky 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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