Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jade
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $769
Ship comparison
Norwegian Jade vs Norwegian Star
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Star
- Cruises
- 61
- From
- $549
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Jade is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,402 passengers, in service since 2006. Norwegian Star is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,348 passengers, in service since 2000.
Choose Norwegian Jade if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or a newer ship: it outscores Norwegian Star for active (7.0 vs 6.0) and family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2006 (vs 2000).
Choose Norwegian Star if you want more culture, a better-rated spa and gym or a lower starting fare: it outscores Norwegian Jade for cultural (7.0 vs 4.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $549 (vs $769).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 (better) | 2000 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2017 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 93,558 | 91,740 |
| Passengers | 2,402 | 2,348 |
| Crew | 1,078 | 1,065 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.0 | 39.1 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 965 ft | 935 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 105 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 39 | 61 |
| Upcoming sailings | 79 | 69 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–17 nights | 6–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $769 | $549 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Norwegian Jade leads on 4 of the ten, Norwegian Star on 2, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jade
Sailing the Caribbean in winter and European waters in summer, the 2,402-passenger Norwegian Jade from Norwegian Cruise Line offers a fun, laid-back way to explore the historic sites of Europe. Unlike many large ships, which repeat the same itinerary over and over, Jade features a varied selection of enriching cruises.
Highlights
- Fitness Center features a full gym and aerobics/fitness classes daily.
- If you love playing slots, you can gamble one cent up to $100.
- Two huge 4,390-square-foot Garden Villas offer three separate bedrooms, private garden with hot tub and access to a private courtyard with pool.
Sailing now
39 cruises on sale, from $769.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Star
The ship where Norwegian's Freestyle Cruising mantra all began, Norwegian Star has been at sea since 2001, offering a large variety in dining options, lounges from the popular to the secluded, and a childcare program that is top notch.
Highlights
- Bring your own chopsticks and enjoy Asian cuisine, from sushi to hibachi to Thai and Chinese
- Extensive childcare services on board make cruiseing with the wee ones a cinch
- Celebrate like the famous F. Scott Fitzgerald character at Gatsby's Champagne Bar
Sailing now
61 cruises on sale, from $549.
Questions
Norwegian Jade or Norwegian Star?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Jade or Norwegian Star?
Norwegian Jade is bigger at 93,558 gross tons, against 91,740 gross tons for Norwegian Star. Norwegian Jade carries 2,402 passengers and Norwegian Star carries 2,348.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Jade or Norwegian Star?
Norwegian Jade is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 2000 for Norwegian Star.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Star, with 39.1 gross tons per passenger against 39.0 on Norwegian Jade. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Norwegian Jade scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Norwegian Star.
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