Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jewel
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $299
Ship comparison
Norwegian Jewel vs Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Prima
- Cruises
- 51
- From
- $349
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Jewel is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,376 passengers, in service since 2005. Norwegian Prima is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,215 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Norwegian Jewel if you want more adventure and nature, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Norwegian Prima for adventure & nature (8.0 vs 5.0), spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) and entertainment (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Prima if you want a newer ship or better-rated dining: it outscores Norwegian Jewel for dining (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2022 (vs 2005).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Jewel | Norwegian Prima | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2005 | 2022 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 93,502 | 142,500 |
| Passengers | 2,376 | 3,215 |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,388 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.4 | 44.3 (better) |
| Cabins | — | 1,646 |
| Decks | 15 | 20 |
| Length | 965 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 133 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 42 | 51 |
| Upcoming sailings | 53 | 92 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 17 nights | 3 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $299 (better) | $349 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Norwegian Jewel leads on 4 of the ten, Norwegian Prima on 1, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Jewel
Since its launch, Norwegian Jewel — namesake of Norwegian Cruise Line's Jewel Class cruise ships — has proved to be a gem of a vessel. In addition to offering some of the largest suites at sea, there are staterooms to accommodate every style.
Highlights
- Start crooning, scatting and belting out those favorite tunes in three private karaoke rooms in the FYZZ Carbaret Lounge & Bar.
- Whatever your passion or poison enjoy a full sake bar, a whiskey bar or champagne bar and toast to good times!
- You must check out Club Underground with a NYC subway theme with full 1980's style graffiti... it's for teens but you may enjoy the scene!
- 24/7 made to order hot delivered pizza!
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale, from $299.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Prima
First in a new class of smartships from Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Prima sailed its maiden voyage in August 2022. The next-generation ship was Norwegian's first major redesign in nearly 10 years.
Sailing now
51 cruises on sale, from $349.
Questions
Norwegian Jewel or Norwegian Prima?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Jewel or Norwegian Prima?
Norwegian Prima is bigger at 142,500 gross tons, against 93,502 gross tons for Norwegian Jewel. Norwegian Jewel carries 2,376 passengers and Norwegian Prima carries 3,215.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Jewel or Norwegian Prima?
Norwegian Prima is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2005 for Norwegian Jewel.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Prima, with 44.3 gross tons per passenger against 39.4 on Norwegian Jewel. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Jewel, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Norwegian Prima.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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