Royal Caribbean
Jewel of the Seas
- Cruises
- 53
- From
- $307
Ship comparison
Jewel of the Seas vs Norwegian Dawn
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Dawn
- Cruises
- 49
- From
- $209
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Jewel of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,112 passengers, in service since 2004. Norwegian Dawn is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,340 passengers, in service since 2002.
Choose Jewel of the Seas if you want a more active cruise or more adventure and nature: it outscores Norwegian Dawn for active (7.0 vs 4.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Dawn if you want a more romantic trip or a lower starting fare: it outscores Jewel of the Seas for romantic (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $209 (vs $307).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Jewel of the Seas | Norwegian Dawn | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 (better) | 2002 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 90,090 | 92,250 |
| Passengers | 2,112 | 2,340 |
| Crew | 859 | 1,073 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.7 (better) | 39.4 |
| Decks | 13 | 15 |
| Length | 962 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 125 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 53 | 49 |
| Upcoming sailings | 157 | 97 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 17 nights | 4 to 15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $307 | $209 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Jewel of the Seas leads on 4 of the ten, Norwegian Dawn on 1, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Jewel of the Seas
Jewel of the Seas, one of Royal Caribbean's Radiance-class ships, underwent a $30 million upgrade in 2016 and another dry dock in July 2021, emerging with a fresh sheen. With acres of glass throughout and elevators facing the sea, every view on the ship is picture-worthy.
Highlights
- Complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program
- Rock-climbing wall, mini-golf course and basketball court on board
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Yoga and Pilates classes in fitness center
Sailing now
53 cruises on sale, from $307.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Dawn
As part of the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, Norwegian Dawn was built with freedom in mind, offering a choice of 14 dining options, 12 bars and lounges, the fitness center and spa, casino, pools and more.
Highlights
- The world-class Mandara Spa with full-service beauty salon
- Spectacular stage shows including The Second City comedy
- The largest suites on the sea for ultimate comfort and privacy
Sailing now
49 cruises on sale, from $209.
Questions
Jewel of the Seas or Norwegian Dawn?
Which is bigger, Jewel of the Seas or Norwegian Dawn?
Norwegian Dawn is bigger at 92,250 gross tons, against 90,090 gross tons for Jewel of the Seas. Jewel of the Seas carries 2,112 passengers and Norwegian Dawn carries 2,340.
Which ship is newer, Jewel of the Seas or Norwegian Dawn?
Jewel of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 2002 for Norwegian Dawn.
Which has more space per passenger?
Jewel of the Seas, with 42.7 gross tons per passenger against 39.4 on Norwegian Dawn. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Dawn, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Jewel 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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