Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Encore
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $109
Ship comparison
Norwegian Encore vs Norwegian Escape
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Escape
- Cruises
- 15
- From
- $329
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Encore is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,998 passengers, in service since 2019. Norwegian Escape is a mega Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 4,248 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Norwegian Encore if you want a lower starting fare, more adventure and nature or more crew per passenger: it outscores Norwegian Escape for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $109 (vs $329) and it has a crew member for every 1.9 passengers (vs 2.6).
Choose Norwegian Escape if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Norwegian Encore for active (10.0 vs 7.0), family friendly (10.0 vs 7.0) and entertainment (10.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Encore | Norwegian Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 169,116 | 164,600 |
| Passengers | 3,998 | 4,248 |
| Crew | 2,100 | 1,651 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.3 (better) | 38.7 |
| Decks | 16 | 20 |
| Length | 1,094 ft | 1,065 ft |
| Beam | 136 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 12 | 15 |
| Upcoming sailings | 107 | 116 |
| Cruise lengths | 1–15 nights | 3–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $109 (better) | $329 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Norwegian Encore leads on 3 of the ten, Norwegian Escape on 6, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Escape
The 4,200-guest Norwegian Escape from Norwegian Cruise Line is a premium ship with an upscale-ship flair, but make no mistake — at the core of the ship is an informal, easygoing “have fun at your own pace” attitude.
Highlights
- Bayamo – Iron Chef Jose Garces’ first restaurant at sea
- A three-story ropes course – fun for all ages
- The only Margaritaville at sea.
Sailing now
15 cruises on sale, from $329.
Questions
Norwegian Encore or Norwegian Escape?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Encore or Norwegian Escape?
Norwegian Encore is bigger at 169,116 gross tons, against 164,600 gross tons for Norwegian Escape. Norwegian Encore carries 3,998 passengers and Norwegian Escape carries 4,248.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Encore or Norwegian Escape?
Norwegian Encore is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2014 for Norwegian Escape.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Encore, with 42.3 gross tons per passenger against 38.7 on Norwegian Escape. 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 2.6 on Norwegian Escape.
Which is better for families?
Norwegian Escape scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Norwegian Encore.
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