Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Getaway
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $209
Ship comparison
Norwegian Getaway vs Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Joy
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $284
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Getaway is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,969 passengers, in service since 2014. Norwegian Joy is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,900 passengers, in service since 2017.
Choose Norwegian Getaway if you want a more family-friendly ship, more of a party or a more romantic trip: it outscores Norwegian Joy for family friendly (10.0 vs 7.0), party (10.0 vs 7.0) and romantic (8.0 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 Getaway 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 Getaway | Norwegian Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2017 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 145,655 | 163,000 |
| Passengers | 3,969 | 3,900 |
| Crew | 1,640 | 1,730 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 | 2.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.7 | 41.8 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 18 |
| Length | 1,068 ft | 1,069 ft |
| Beam | 170 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 34 | 54 |
| Upcoming sailings | 143 | 106 |
| Cruise lengths | 2–16 nights | 3–17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $209 (better) | $284 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Norwegian Getaway leads on 4 of the ten, Norwegian Joy on 4, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
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 Getaway or Norwegian Joy?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Getaway or Norwegian Joy?
Norwegian Joy is bigger at 163,000 gross tons, against 145,655 gross tons for Norwegian Getaway. Norwegian Getaway carries 3,969 passengers and Norwegian Joy carries 3,900.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Getaway or Norwegian Joy?
Norwegian Joy is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2017 against 2014 for Norwegian Getaway.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Joy, with 41.8 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 Joy, with one crew member for every 2.3 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 Joy.
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