Princess Cruises
Island Princess
- Cruises
- 32
- From
- $559
Ship comparison
Island Princess vs Norwegian Jewel
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jewel
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Island Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,214 passengers, in service since 2003. Norwegian Jewel is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,376 passengers, in service since 2005.
Choose Island Princess if you want better-rated dining, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores Norwegian Jewel for dining (7.7 vs 6.0), active (8.0 vs 7.0) and romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Jewel if you want more adventure and nature, a lower starting fare or more of a party: it outscores Island Princess for adventure & nature (8.0 vs 4.0) and party (8.0 vs 6.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $299 (vs $559).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Island Princess | Norwegian Jewel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 | 2005 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2009 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 95,627 | 93,502 |
| Passengers | 2,214 | 2,376 |
| Crew | 900 | 1,100 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.2 (better) | 39.4 |
| Decks | 16 | 15 |
| Length | 965 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 105 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 32 | 42 |
| Upcoming sailings | 90 | 53 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 23 nights | 4 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $559 | $299 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Island Princess leads on 5 of the ten, Norwegian Jewel on 4, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Island Princess
Princess Cruises's Island Princess was built to Panamax size. This means she can offer you the exclusive experience of sailing through the Panama Canal!
Highlights
- Travel Europe, and visit Cannes, Mykonos, Barcelona and Venice on an Island Princess Mediterranean cruise.
- Ogle the engineering feat that is the Panama Canal, right from your stateroom or balcony!
- Swim against the current in the lap pool or practice your putting on the nine-hole putting green.
- What could be more exhilarating than watching a first run movie under the stars at sea?
Sailing now
32 cruises on sale, from $559.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jewel
Since its launch, Norwegian Jewel — namesake of Norwegian Cruise Line's Jewel Class cruise ships — has proved to be a gem of a vessel. In addition to offering some of the largest suites at sea, there are staterooms to accommodate every style.
Highlights
- Start crooning, scatting and belting out those favorite tunes in three private karaoke rooms in the FYZZ Carbaret Lounge & Bar.
- Whatever your passion or poison enjoy a full sake bar, a whiskey bar or champagne bar and toast to good times!
- You must check out Club Underground with a NYC subway theme with full 1980's style graffiti... it's for teens but you may enjoy the scene!
- 24/7 made to order hot delivered pizza!
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale, from $299.
Questions
Island Princess or Norwegian Jewel?
Which is bigger, Island Princess or Norwegian Jewel?
Island Princess is bigger at 95,627 gross tons, against 93,502 gross tons for Norwegian Jewel. Island Princess carries 2,214 passengers and Norwegian Jewel carries 2,376.
Which ship is newer, Island Princess or Norwegian Jewel?
Norwegian Jewel is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 2003 for Island Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Island Princess, with 43.2 gross tons per passenger against 39.4 on Norwegian Jewel. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Jewel, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Island Princess.
Which is better for families?
Norwegian Jewel scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.4 for Island Princess.
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