Royal Caribbean
Grandeur of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $606
Ship comparison
Grandeur of the Seas vs Norwegian Sky
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sky
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Grandeur of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 1996. Norwegian Sky is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,004 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Grandeur 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 27 cruises on sale (vs 7).
Choose Norwegian Sky if you want more of a party, better-rated staterooms or more culture: it outscores Grandeur of the Seas for party (8.0 vs 6.0), staterooms (8.0 vs 6.5) and cultural (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Grandeur of the Seas | Norwegian Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1996 | 1999 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2012 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 73,817 | 77,104 |
| Passengers | 1,950 | 2,004 |
| Crew | 760 | 934 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.9 | 38.5 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 13 |
| Length | 916 ft | 848 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 7 |
| Upcoming sailings | 110 | 15 |
| Cruise lengths | 6 to 10 nights | 5 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $606 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Grandeur of the Seas leads on 3 of the ten, Norwegian Sky on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Grandeur of the Seas
Sail on Grandeur of the Seas to experience day-to-night innovations designed to accommodate every cruise passenger's taste. Relax in new and remodeled staterooms. Watch family-friendly movies on the 220-square-foot poolside outdoor screen.
Highlights
- Family-friendly movies on the 220-square foot poolside outdoor screen
- Aerial acrobatics as part of the Centrum experience
- Adults-only pool in Solarium
- Gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $606.
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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
Grandeur of the Seas or Norwegian Sky?
Which is bigger, Grandeur of the Seas or Norwegian Sky?
Norwegian Sky is bigger at 77,104 gross tons, against 73,817 gross tons for Grandeur of the Seas. Grandeur of the Seas carries 1,950 passengers and Norwegian Sky carries 2,004.
Which ship is newer, Grandeur of the Seas or Norwegian Sky?
Norwegian Sky is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1999 against 1996 for Grandeur of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Sky, with 38.5 gross tons per passenger against 37.9 on Grandeur 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 2.6 on Grandeur of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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