Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Bliss
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $799
Ship comparison
Norwegian Bliss vs Norwegian Escape
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Escape
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $329
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Bliss is a mega Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2018. Norwegian Escape is a mega Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 4,248 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Norwegian Bliss if you want more adventure and nature, more culture or more crew per passenger: it outscores Norwegian Escape for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 3.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.9 passengers (vs 2.6).
Choose Norwegian Escape if you want a more family-friendly ship, more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Norwegian Bliss for family friendly (10.0 vs 7.0) and party (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $329 (vs $799).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Bliss | Norwegian Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 167,800 | 164,600 |
| Passengers | 4,000 | 4,248 |
| Crew | 2,100 | 1,651 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.0 (better) | 38.7 |
| Decks | 20 | 20 |
| Length | 1,069 ft | 1,065 ft |
| Beam | 136 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 15 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 116 |
| Cruise lengths | 5–22 nights | 3–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $799 | $329 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Norwegian Bliss leads on 3 of the ten, Norwegian Escape on 4, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Bliss
The first ship from Norwegian Cruise Line built specifically for Alaska cruises, Norwegian Bliss began seasonal sailings to Alaska in June 2018, and offers itineraries that call on the Mexican Riviera and Bermuda in the fall and winter.
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $799.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Escape
The 4,200-guest Norwegian Escape from Norwegian Cruise Line is a premium ship with an upscale-ship flair, but make no mistake — at the core of the ship is an informal, easygoing “have fun at your own pace” attitude.
Highlights
- Bayamo – Iron Chef Jose Garces’ first restaurant at sea
- A three-story ropes course – fun for all ages
- The only Margaritaville at sea.
Sailing now
15 cruises on sale, from $329.
Questions
Norwegian Bliss or Norwegian Escape?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Bliss or Norwegian Escape?
Norwegian Bliss is bigger at 167,800 gross tons, against 164,600 gross tons for Norwegian Escape. Norwegian Bliss carries 4,000 passengers and Norwegian Escape carries 4,248.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Bliss or Norwegian Escape?
Norwegian Bliss is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2014 for Norwegian Escape.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Bliss, with 42.0 gross tons per passenger against 38.7 on Norwegian Escape. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Bliss, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Norwegian Escape.
Which is better for families?
Norwegian Escape scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Norwegian Bliss.
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