Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Breakaway
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $439
Ship comparison
Norwegian Breakaway vs Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Joy
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $284
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Breakaway is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,959 passengers, in service since 2013. Norwegian Joy is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,900 passengers, in service since 2017.
Choose Norwegian Breakaway if you want more of a party: it outscores Norwegian Joy for party (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Joy if you want more adventure and nature, a more active cruise or more culture: it outscores Norwegian Breakaway for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 3.0), active (10.0 vs 8.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Breakaway | Norwegian Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 | 2017 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 144,017 | 163,000 |
| Passengers | 3,959 | 3,900 |
| Crew | 1,595 | 1,730 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.4 | 41.8 (better) |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Length | 1,062 ft | 1,069 ft |
| Beam | 170 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 54 |
| Upcoming sailings | 118 | 106 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–14 nights | 3–17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $439 | $284 (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 2 of the ten, Norwegian Joy on 4, with 4 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 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 Breakaway or Norwegian Joy?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Breakaway or Norwegian Joy?
Norwegian Joy is bigger at 163,000 gross tons, against 144,017 gross tons for Norwegian Breakaway. Norwegian Breakaway carries 3,959 passengers and Norwegian Joy carries 3,900.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Breakaway or Norwegian Joy?
Norwegian Joy is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2017 against 2013 for Norwegian Breakaway.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Joy, with 41.8 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 Joy, with one crew member for every 2.3 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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