Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $272
Ship comparison
Enchantment of the Seas vs Norwegian Star
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Star
- Cruises
- 57
- From
- $479
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 Star is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,348 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Enchantment of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores Norwegian Star for active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $272 (vs $479).
Choose Norwegian Star if you want a more romantic trip, more culture or more crew per passenger: it outscores Enchantment of the Seas for romantic (6.0 vs 4.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.2 passengers (vs 2.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Enchantment of the Seas | Norwegian Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1997 | 2001 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 81,500 | 91,740 |
| Passengers | 2,252 | 2,348 |
| Crew | 840 | 1,065 |
| 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 | 935 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 105 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 57 |
| Upcoming sailings | 85 | 65 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 7 nights | 6 to 16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $272 (better) | $479 |
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 3 of the ten, Norwegian Star on 4, 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 Star
The ship where Norwegian's Freestyle Cruising mantra all began, Norwegian Star has been at sea since 2001, offering a large variety in dining options, lounges from the popular to the secluded, and a childcare program that is top notch.
Highlights
- Bring your own chopsticks and enjoy Asian cuisine, from sushi to hibachi to Thai and Chinese
- Extensive childcare services on board make cruiseing with the wee ones a cinch
- Celebrate like the famous F. Scott Fitzgerald character at Gatsby's Champagne Bar
Sailing now
57 cruises on sale, from $479.
Questions
Enchantment of the Seas or Norwegian Star?
Which is bigger, Enchantment of the Seas or Norwegian Star?
Norwegian Star is bigger at 91,740 gross tons, against 81,500 gross tons for Enchantment of the Seas. Enchantment of the Seas carries 2,252 passengers and Norwegian Star carries 2,348.
Which ship is newer, Enchantment of the Seas or Norwegian Star?
Norwegian Star is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2001 against 1997 for Enchantment of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Star, 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 Star, 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?
Enchantment of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.5 out of 10, against 7.0 for Norwegian Star.
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