Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Bliss
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $799
Ship comparison
Norwegian Bliss vs Star Princess
Princess Cruises
Star Princess
- Cruises
- 49
- From
- $304
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Bliss is a mega Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2018. Star Princess is a mega Princess Cruises ship carrying 4,320 passengers, in service since 2025.
Choose Norwegian Bliss if you want more adventure and nature, a more active cruise or more of a party: it outscores Star Princess for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 5.0), active (10.0 vs 7.0) and party (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Star Princess if you want a lower starting fare, a newer ship or a more romantic trip: it outscores Norwegian Bliss for romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $304 (vs $799) and its maiden voyage was in 2025 (vs 2018).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Bliss | Star Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2025 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 167,800 | 175,500 |
| Passengers | 4,000 | 4,320 |
| Crew | 2,100 | 1,550 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.0 (better) | 40.6 |
| Decks | 20 | 21 |
| Length | 1,069 ft | 1,132 ft |
| Beam | 136 ft | 150 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 49 |
| Upcoming sailings | 91 | 125 |
| Cruise lengths | 5–22 nights | 4–23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $799 | $304 (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, Star Princess on 3, with 4 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.
Princess Cruises
Star Princess
Star Princess, the second Sphere Class ship from Princess Cruises, is built for travelers who want a modern mega-ship experience without losing the classic Princess mood.
Sailing now
49 cruises on sale, from $304.
Questions
Norwegian Bliss or Star Princess?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Bliss or Star Princess?
Star Princess is bigger at 175,500 gross tons, against 167,800 gross tons for Norwegian Bliss. Norwegian Bliss carries 4,000 passengers and Star Princess carries 4,320.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Bliss or Star Princess?
Star Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2018 for Norwegian Bliss.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Bliss, with 42.0 gross tons per passenger against 40.6 on Star Princess. 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 Star Princess.
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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