Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Breakaway
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $439
Ship comparison
Norwegian Breakaway vs Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Encore
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $109
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Breakaway is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,959 passengers, in service since 2013. Norwegian Encore is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,998 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Norwegian Breakaway if you want more of a party, better-rated entertainment or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Norwegian Encore for party (10.0 vs 7.0), entertainment (8.2 vs 7.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Encore if you want a lower starting fare, more adventure and nature or more crew per passenger: it outscores Norwegian Breakaway for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $109 (vs $439) and it has a crew member for every 1.9 passengers (vs 2.5).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Breakaway | Norwegian Encore | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 | 2019 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 144,017 | 169,116 |
| Passengers | 3,959 | 3,998 |
| Crew | 1,595 | 2,100 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 1.9 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.4 | 42.3 (better) |
| Decks | 18 | 16 |
| Length | 1,062 ft | 1,094 ft |
| Beam | 170 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 12 |
| Upcoming sailings | 118 | 107 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–14 nights | 1–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $439 | $109 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Norwegian Breakaway leads on 5 of the ten, Norwegian Encore on 3, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Breakaway
They call Norwegian Breakaway New York's cruise ship, and it's clear why once you arrive at the port and see the Statue of Liberty painted on the hull. The original work of art is by Peter Max, and the renowned artist did a great job setting the tone for the Big Apple's year-round cruise ship from Norwegian Cruise Line.
Highlights
- The Aqua Park with two pools and four whirlpools
- Adventure seekers will enjoy the five waterslides
- Adults-only areas for those seeking peace and quiet
- Famed New York City celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian brings his restaurant to sea
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $439.
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Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Encore
Since its debut in November 2019, Norwegian Encore from Norwegian Cruise Line has impressed travelers with the one-two combination of a beautiful, fun ship and great ports of call.
Sailing now
12 cruises on sale, from $109.
Questions
Norwegian Breakaway or Norwegian Encore?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Breakaway or Norwegian Encore?
Norwegian Encore is bigger at 169,116 gross tons, against 144,017 gross tons for Norwegian Breakaway. Norwegian Breakaway carries 3,959 passengers and Norwegian Encore carries 3,998.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Breakaway or Norwegian Encore?
Norwegian Encore is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2013 for Norwegian Breakaway.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Encore, with 42.3 gross tons per passenger against 36.4 on Norwegian Breakaway. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Encore, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Norwegian Breakaway.
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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