Royal Caribbean
Freedom of the Seas
- Cruises
- 71
- From
- $299
Ship comparison
Freedom of the Seas vs Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Getaway
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $229
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Freedom of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,634 passengers, in service since 2006. Norwegian Getaway is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,969 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Freedom of the Seas if you want more culture, more adventure and nature or more space per passenger: it outscores Norwegian Getaway for cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 42.5 gross tons per passenger (vs 36.7).
Choose Norwegian Getaway if you want more of a party, a more romantic trip or a newer ship: it outscores Freedom of the Seas for party (10.0 vs 7.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2014 (vs 2006).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Freedom of the Seas | Norwegian Getaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 | 2014 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 154,407 | 145,655 |
| Passengers | 3,634 | 3,969 |
| Crew | 1,360 | 1,640 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.5 (better) | 36.7 |
| Decks | 18 | 14 |
| Length | 1,112 ft | 1,068 ft |
| Beam | 184 ft | 170 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 71 | 34 |
| Upcoming sailings | 113 | 130 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 15 nights | 2 to 16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $299 | $229 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Freedom of the Seas leads on 2 of the ten, Norwegian Getaway on 4, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Freedom of the Seas
Freedom of the Seas features several maritime innovations to stir your imagination. Share a high five with Shrek as part of the DreamWorks Experience. Catch a first-run movie in the 3D theater or poolside under the stars on the outdoor movie screen.
Highlights
- Meeting Shrek as part of the DreamWorks Experience
- Shopping on the Royal Promenade
- Ice skating in the onboard ice skating rink
- Sipping delicious wines at Vintages wine bar
Sailing now
71 cruises on sale, from $299.
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Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Getaway joined the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet as the second Breakaway class vessel in early 2014. The ship has capacity for 4,000 passengers (double occupancy) and a total of 1,024 staterooms and 238 suites. The striking mural of a mermaid on the hull of the ship? Created by Miami-based Cuban-American artist David Le Batard.
Highlights
- 28 dining options that include Freestyle dining and alternative venues
- Watch Illusionarium, a surreal magical experience and seven-time Tony Award-nominated musical Legally Blonde
- Five water slides.
- Three levels of action-packed activities in the sports complex.
Sailing now
34 cruises on sale, from $229.
Questions
Freedom of the Seas or Norwegian Getaway?
Which is bigger, Freedom of the Seas or Norwegian Getaway?
Freedom of the Seas is bigger at 154,407 gross tons, against 145,655 gross tons for Norwegian Getaway. Freedom of the Seas carries 3,634 passengers and Norwegian Getaway carries 3,969.
Which ship is newer, Freedom of the Seas or Norwegian Getaway?
Norwegian Getaway is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2006 for Freedom of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Freedom of the Seas, with 42.5 gross tons per passenger against 36.7 on Norwegian Getaway. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Getaway, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Freedom of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10.
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