Royal Caribbean
Grandeur of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $606
Ship comparison
Grandeur of the Seas vs Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Spirit
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $739
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 Spirit is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,018 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Grandeur of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, more culture or a lower starting fare: it outscores Norwegian Spirit for active (7.0 vs 4.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $606 (vs $739).
Choose Norwegian Spirit if you want better-rated staterooms, a more romantic trip or more adventure and nature: it outscores Grandeur of the Seas for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.5), romantic (6.0 vs 5.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 4.0) 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 Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1996 | 1998 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2012 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 73,817 | 75,338 |
| Passengers | 1,950 | 2,018 |
| Crew | 760 | 962 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.9 (better) | 37.3 |
| Decks | 11 | 14 |
| Length | 916 ft | 881 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 42 |
| Upcoming sailings | 110 | 59 |
| Cruise lengths | 6 to 10 nights | 4 to 20 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $606 (better) | $739 |
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 Spirit on 5, with 2 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 Spirit
With excellent service and cool ambiance, the Norwegian Spirit may be one of the older ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, but it hasn't changed the ship's quality. This 2,018-passenger ship still offers solid restaurants, bars and lounges as well as plenty of family-friendly services.
Highlights
- A hilarious who-done-it lunch show "Presumed Murdered"-- passengers get involved in the mystery
- Shoot hoops or join a pick up game at the net enclosed, outdoor basketball court
- Visit the splendid Canary Islands
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale, from $739.
Questions
Grandeur of the Seas or Norwegian Spirit?
Which is bigger, Grandeur of the Seas or Norwegian Spirit?
Norwegian Spirit is bigger at 75,338 gross tons, against 73,817 gross tons for Grandeur of the Seas. Grandeur of the Seas carries 1,950 passengers and Norwegian Spirit carries 2,018.
Which ship is newer, Grandeur of the Seas or Norwegian Spirit?
Norwegian Spirit is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1998 against 1996 for Grandeur of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Grandeur of the Seas, with 37.9 gross tons per passenger against 37.3 on Norwegian Spirit. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Spirit, 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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