Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Bliss
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $799
Ship comparison
Norwegian Bliss vs Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Joy
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $284
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Bliss is a mega Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2018. Norwegian Joy is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,900 passengers, in service since 2017.
Choose Norwegian Bliss if you want more crew per passenger: it has a crew member for every 1.9 passengers (vs 2.3).
Choose Norwegian Joy if you want a lower starting fare, a better-rated spa and gym or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Norwegian Bliss for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $284 (vs $799) and it has 54 cruises on sale (vs 26).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Bliss | Norwegian Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 167,800 | 163,000 |
| Passengers | 4,000 | 3,900 |
| Crew | 2,100 | 1,730 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.0 (better) | 41.8 |
| Decks | 20 | 18 |
| Length | 1,069 ft | 1,069 ft |
| Beam | 136 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 54 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 106 |
| Cruise lengths | 5–22 nights | 3–17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $799 | $284 (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 0 of the ten, Norwegian Joy on 1, with 9 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 Joy
Launched in April 2017, Norwegian Joy is one of the most innovative and technologically advanced ships to date from Norwegian Cruise Line.
Sailing now
54 cruises on sale, from $284.
Questions
Norwegian Bliss or Norwegian Joy?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Bliss or Norwegian Joy?
Norwegian Bliss is bigger at 167,800 gross tons, against 163,000 gross tons for Norwegian Joy. Norwegian Bliss carries 4,000 passengers and Norwegian Joy carries 3,900.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Bliss or Norwegian Joy?
Norwegian Bliss is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2017 for Norwegian Joy.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Bliss, with 42.0 gross tons per passenger against 41.8 on Norwegian Joy. 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 2.3 on Norwegian Joy.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10.
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