Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Aqua
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $299
Ship comparison
Norwegian Aqua vs Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Getaway
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $209
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Aqua is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,571 passengers, in service since 2025. Norwegian Getaway is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,969 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Norwegian Aqua if you want more adventure and nature, a newer ship or more culture: it outscores Norwegian Getaway for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) and cultural (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2025 (vs 2014).
Choose Norwegian Getaway if you want more of a party, a more family-friendly ship or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Norwegian Aqua for party (10.0 vs 2.0), family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Getaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 142,500 | 145,655 |
| Passengers | 3,571 | 3,969 |
| Crew | 1,388 | 1,640 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.9 (better) | 36.7 |
| Decks | 20 | 14 |
| Length | 962 ft | 1,068 ft |
| Beam | 133 ft | 170 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 15 | 34 |
| Upcoming sailings | 139 | 143 |
| Cruise lengths | 2–7 nights | 2–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $299 | $209 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Norwegian Aqua leads on 3 of the ten, Norwegian Getaway on 6, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Aqua is Norwegian Cruise Line’s next-generation Prima Plus class ship — a more family-friendly evolution of Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva ... and 10% larger in size and capacity.
Sailing now
15 cruises on sale, from $299.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Getaway joined the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet as the second Breakaway class vessel in early 2014. The ship has capacity for 4,000 passengers (double occupancy) and a total of 1,024 staterooms and 238 suites. The striking mural of a mermaid on the hull of the ship? Created by Miami-based Cuban-American artist David Le Batard.
Highlights
- 28 dining options that include Freestyle dining and alternative venues
- Watch Illusionarium, a surreal magical experience and seven-time Tony Award-nominated musical Legally Blonde
- Five water slides.
- Three levels of action-packed activities in the sports complex.
Sailing now
34 cruises on sale, from $209.
Questions
Norwegian Aqua or Norwegian Getaway?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Aqua or Norwegian Getaway?
Norwegian Getaway is bigger at 145,655 gross tons, against 142,500 gross tons for Norwegian Aqua. Norwegian Aqua carries 3,571 passengers and Norwegian Getaway carries 3,969.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Aqua or Norwegian Getaway?
Norwegian Aqua is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2014 for Norwegian Getaway.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Aqua, with 39.9 gross tons per passenger against 36.7 on Norwegian Getaway. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Getaway, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Norwegian Aqua.
Which is better for families?
Norwegian Getaway scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Norwegian Aqua.
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