Royal Caribbean
Jewel of the Seas
- Cruises
- 53
- From
- $307
Ship comparison
Jewel of the Seas vs Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Spirit
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $739
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 Spirit is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,018 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Jewel of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, a lower starting fare or a newer ship: it outscores Norwegian Spirit for active (7.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $307 (vs $739) and its maiden voyage was in 2004 (vs 1998).
Choose Norwegian Spirit if you want a more romantic trip, more of a party or more adventure and nature: it outscores Jewel of the Seas for romantic (6.0 vs 4.0), party (7.0 vs 5.5) 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.
| Jewel of the Seas | Norwegian Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 90,090 | 75,338 |
| Passengers | 2,112 | 2,018 |
| Crew | 859 | 962 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.7 (better) | 37.3 |
| Decks | 13 | 14 |
| Length | 962 ft | 881 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 53 | 42 |
| Upcoming sailings | 157 | 59 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 17 nights | 4 to 20 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $307 (better) | $739 |
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 Spirit on 4, 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 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
Jewel of the Seas or Norwegian Spirit?
Which is bigger, Jewel of the Seas or Norwegian Spirit?
Jewel of the Seas is bigger at 90,090 gross tons, against 75,338 gross tons for Norwegian Spirit. Jewel of the Seas carries 2,112 passengers and Norwegian Spirit carries 2,018.
Which ship is newer, Jewel of the Seas or Norwegian Spirit?
Jewel of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 1998 for Norwegian Spirit.
Which has more space per passenger?
Jewel of the Seas, with 42.7 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 2.5 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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