Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Bliss
- Cruises
- 23
- From
- $679
Ship comparison
Norwegian Bliss vs Ovation of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Ovation of the Seas
- Cruises
- 25
- From
- $209
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Bliss is a mega Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2018. Ovation of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Norwegian Bliss if you want more adventure and nature, a more active cruise or more crew per passenger: it outscores Ovation of the Seas for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 6.0) and active (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 1.9 passengers (vs 2.8).
Choose Ovation of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Norwegian Bliss for family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0) and entertainment (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $209 (vs $679).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Bliss | Ovation of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 167,800 | 168,666 |
| Passengers | 4,000 | 4,180 |
| Crew | 2,100 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.0 (better) | 40.4 |
| Decks | 20 | 16 |
| Length | 1,069 ft | 1,141 ft |
| Beam | 136 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 23 | 25 |
| Upcoming sailings | 85 | 142 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 22 nights | 3 to 25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $679 | $209 (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 6 of the ten, Ovation of the Seas on 3, with 1 level.
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- Adventure & nature
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- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
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- Spa & fitness
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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
23 cruises on sale, from $679.
Royal Caribbean
Ovation of the Seas
Ovation of the Seas, the third ship of the Quantum class from Royal Caribbean, launched in 2016 and sails in the Pacific (out of its home port in Sydney) as well as Alaska.
Highlights
- RipCord by iFLY, the first skydiving experience at sea
- Adults-only Solarium pool, a glass-canopied retreat
- Lots of gaming options in Casino Royale
Sailing now
25 cruises on sale, from $209.
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Questions
Norwegian Bliss or Ovation of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Bliss or Ovation of the Seas?
Ovation of the Seas is bigger at 168,666 gross tons, against 167,800 gross tons for Norwegian Bliss. Norwegian Bliss carries 4,000 passengers and Ovation of the Seas carries 4,180.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Bliss or Ovation of the Seas?
Norwegian Bliss is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2016 for Ovation of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Bliss, with 42.0 gross tons per passenger against 40.4 on Ovation of the Seas. 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 2.8 on Ovation of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Ovation of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Norwegian Bliss.
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