Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Aura
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $929
Ship comparison
Norwegian Aura vs Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Breakaway
- Cruises
- 23
- From
- $379
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Aura is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,840 passengers. Norwegian Breakaway is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,959 passengers, in service since 2013. Norwegian Aura has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Norwegian Aura if you want more space per passenger: it has 44.0 gross tons per passenger (vs 36.4).
Choose Norwegian Breakaway if you want a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: its cruises start from $379 (vs $929) and it has 23 cruises on sale (vs 10).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Aura | Norwegian Breakaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2013 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 169,000 | 144,017 |
| Passengers | 3,840 | 3,959 |
| Crew | — | 1,595 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | — | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.0 (better) | 36.4 |
| Decks | — | 18 |
| Length | — | 1,062 ft |
| Beam | — | 170 ft |
| Speed | — | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 23 |
| Upcoming sailings | 76 | 111 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 13 nights | 4 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $929 | $379 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Norwegian Aura has no Bliss scores yet.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
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- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Aura
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $929.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Breakaway
They call Norwegian Breakaway New York's cruise ship, and it's clear why once you arrive at the port and see the Statue of Liberty painted on the hull. The original work of art is by Peter Max, and the renowned artist did a great job setting the tone for the Big Apple's year-round cruise ship from Norwegian Cruise Line.
Highlights
- The Aqua Park with two pools and four whirlpools
- Adventure seekers will enjoy the five waterslides
- Adults-only areas for those seeking peace and quiet
- Famed New York City celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian brings his restaurant to sea
Sailing now
23 cruises on sale, from $379.
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Questions
Norwegian Aura or Norwegian Breakaway?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Aura or Norwegian Breakaway?
Norwegian Aura is bigger at 169,000 gross tons, against 144,017 gross tons for Norwegian Breakaway. Norwegian Aura carries 3,840 passengers and Norwegian Breakaway carries 3,959.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Aura, with 44.0 gross tons per passenger against 36.4 on Norwegian Breakaway. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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