Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Aura
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $929
Ship comparison
Norwegian Aura vs Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Getaway
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $229
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Aura is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,840 passengers. Norwegian Getaway is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,969 passengers, in service since 2014. 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 36.7).
Choose Norwegian Getaway if you want a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: its cruises start from $229 (vs $929) and it has 34 cruises on sale (vs 10).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Aura | Norwegian Getaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 169,000 | 145,655 |
| Passengers | 3,840 | 3,969 |
| Crew | — | 1,640 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | — | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.0 (better) | 36.7 |
| Decks | — | 14 |
| Length | — | 1,068 ft |
| Beam | — | 170 ft |
| Speed | — | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 34 |
| Upcoming sailings | 76 | 130 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 13 nights | 2 to 16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $929 | $229 (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
- Cultural
- 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 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 $229.
Questions
Norwegian Aura or Norwegian Getaway?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Aura or Norwegian Getaway?
Norwegian Aura is bigger at 169,000 gross tons, against 145,655 gross tons for Norwegian Getaway. Norwegian Aura carries 3,840 passengers and Norwegian Getaway carries 3,969.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Aura, with 44.0 gross tons per passenger against 36.7 on Norwegian Getaway. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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