Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Encore
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $109
Ship comparison
Norwegian Encore vs Norwegian Getaway
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Getaway
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $209
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Encore is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,998 passengers, in service since 2019. Norwegian Getaway is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,969 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Norwegian Encore if you want more adventure and nature, a lower starting fare or more crew per passenger: it outscores Norwegian Getaway for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $109 (vs $209) and it has a crew member for every 1.9 passengers (vs 2.4).
Choose Norwegian Getaway if you want a more family-friendly ship, more of a party or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Norwegian Encore for family friendly (10.0 vs 7.0), party (10.0 vs 7.0) and entertainment (8.8 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 Getaway | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 169,116 | 145,655 |
| Passengers | 3,998 | 3,969 |
| Crew | 2,100 | 1,640 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 (better) | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.3 (better) | 36.7 |
| Decks | 16 | 14 |
| Length | 1,094 ft | 1,068 ft |
| Beam | 136 ft | 170 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 12 | 34 |
| Upcoming sailings | 107 | 143 |
| Cruise lengths | 1–15 nights | 2–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $109 (better) | $209 |
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 Getaway on 7.
- 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 Getaway
Norwegian Getaway joined the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet as the second Breakaway class vessel in early 2014. The ship has capacity for 4,000 passengers (double occupancy) and a total of 1,024 staterooms and 238 suites. The striking mural of a mermaid on the hull of the ship? Created by Miami-based Cuban-American artist David Le Batard.
Highlights
- 28 dining options that include Freestyle dining and alternative venues
- Watch Illusionarium, a surreal magical experience and seven-time Tony Award-nominated musical Legally Blonde
- Five water slides.
- Three levels of action-packed activities in the sports complex.
Sailing now
34 cruises on sale, from $209.
Questions
Norwegian Encore or Norwegian Getaway?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Encore or Norwegian Getaway?
Norwegian Encore is bigger at 169,116 gross tons, against 145,655 gross tons for Norwegian Getaway. Norwegian Encore carries 3,998 passengers and Norwegian Getaway carries 3,969.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Encore or Norwegian Getaway?
Norwegian Encore is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2014 for Norwegian Getaway.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Encore, with 42.3 gross tons per passenger against 36.7 on Norwegian Getaway. 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 2.4 on Norwegian Getaway.
Which is better for families?
Norwegian Getaway 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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