Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Joy
- Cruises
- 51
- From
- $219
Ship comparison
Norwegian Joy vs Sky Princess
Princess Cruises
Sky Princess
- Cruises
- 72
- From
- $469
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Joy is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,900 passengers, in service since 2017. Sky Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,668 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Norwegian Joy if you want more adventure and nature, a lower starting fare or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Sky Princess for adventure & nature (10.0 vs 7.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $219 (vs $469).
Choose Sky Princess if you want better-rated staterooms, a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores Norwegian Joy for staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0), romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and dining (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Joy | Sky Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 163,000 | 141,000 |
| Passengers | 3,900 | 3,668 |
| Crew | 1,730 | 1,350 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.8 (better) | 38.4 |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Length | 1,069 ft | 1,083 ft |
| Beam | 136 ft | 155 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 51 | 72 |
| Upcoming sailings | 102 | 122 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 17 nights | 4 to 46 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $219 (better) | $469 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Norwegian Joy leads on 4 of the ten, Sky Princess on 5, with 1 level.
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- Spa & fitness
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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.
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51 cruises on sale, from $219.
Princess Cruises
Sky Princess
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72 cruises on sale, from $469.
Questions
Norwegian Joy or Sky Princess?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Joy or Sky Princess?
Norwegian Joy is bigger at 163,000 gross tons, against 141,000 gross tons for Sky Princess. Norwegian Joy carries 3,900 passengers and Sky Princess carries 3,668.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Joy or Sky Princess?
Sky Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2017 for Norwegian Joy.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Joy, with 41.8 gross tons per passenger against 38.4 on Sky Princess. 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 2.7 on Sky Princess.
Which is better for families?
Norwegian Joy scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10, against 6.0 for Sky Princess.
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