Royal Caribbean
Jewel of the Seas
- Cruises
- 53
- From
- $307
Ship comparison
Jewel of the Seas vs Pride of America
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pride of America
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $1,102
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Jewel of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,112 passengers, in service since 2004. Pride of America is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,138 passengers, in service since 2005.
Choose Jewel of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Pride of America for active (7.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $307 (vs $1,102) and it has 53 cruises on sale (vs 2).
Choose Pride of America if you want more adventure and nature or a more romantic trip: it outscores Jewel of the Seas for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 4.0) 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 | Pride of America | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 | 2005 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 90,090 | 80,439 |
| Passengers | 2,112 | 2,138 |
| Crew | 859 | 935 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.7 (better) | 37.6 |
| Decks | 13 | 15 |
| Length | 962 ft | 920 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 53 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 157 | 184 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 17 nights | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $307 (better) | $1,102 |
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, Pride of America on 2, with 4 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
Pride of America
Aloha! Come aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America for the best way to island hop Hawaii. From the moment you step into the Capitol Atrium, with its soaring Tiffany-glass dome and grand staircase, you'll know this is a spectacular cruise ship.
Highlights
- 8 complimentary dining options, from three-course dining to buffets
- Seasonal whale watching along the Napali Coast
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $1,102.
Questions
Jewel of the Seas or Pride of America?
Which is bigger, Jewel of the Seas or Pride of America?
Jewel of the Seas is bigger at 90,090 gross tons, against 80,439 gross tons for Pride of America. Jewel of the Seas carries 2,112 passengers and Pride of America carries 2,138.
Which ship is newer, Jewel of the Seas or Pride of America?
Pride of America is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 2004 for Jewel of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Jewel of the Seas, with 42.7 gross tons per passenger against 37.6 on Pride of America. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Pride of America, with one crew member for every 2.3 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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