Royal Caribbean
Jewel of the Seas
- Cruises
- 53
- From
- $307
Ship comparison
Jewel of the Seas vs Norwegian Sky
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sky
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- —
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 Sky is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,004 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Jewel of the Seas if you want more adventure and nature, a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Norwegian Sky for adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2004 (vs 1999) and it has 53 cruises on sale (vs 7).
Choose Norwegian Sky if you want more culture, more of a party or a more romantic trip: it outscores Jewel of the Seas for cultural (7.0 vs 4.0), party (8.0 vs 5.5) and romantic (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.
| Jewel of the Seas | Norwegian Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 90,090 | 77,104 |
| Passengers | 2,112 | 2,004 |
| Crew | 859 | 934 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.7 (better) | 38.5 |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Length | 962 ft | 848 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 53 | 7 |
| Upcoming sailings | 157 | 15 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 17 nights | 5 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $307 | — |
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 1 of the ten, Norwegian Sky on 3, with 6 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 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
Jewel of the Seas or Norwegian Sky?
Which is bigger, Jewel of the Seas or Norwegian Sky?
Jewel of the Seas is bigger at 90,090 gross tons, against 77,104 gross tons for Norwegian Sky. Jewel of the Seas carries 2,112 passengers and Norwegian Sky carries 2,004.
Which ship is newer, Jewel of the Seas or Norwegian Sky?
Jewel of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 1999 for Norwegian Sky.
Which has more space per passenger?
Jewel of the Seas, with 42.7 gross tons per passenger against 38.5 on Norwegian Sky. 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 2.5 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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