Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Pearl
- Cruises
- 32
- From
- $599
Ship comparison
Norwegian Pearl vs Vision of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Vision of the Seas
- Cruises
- 35
- From
- $489
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Pearl is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,394 passengers, in service since 2006. Vision of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,435 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Norwegian Pearl if you want more of a party, more adventure and nature or more crew per passenger: it outscores Vision of the Seas for party (10.0 vs 5.0) and adventure & nature (7.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.2 passengers (vs 3.4).
Choose Vision of the Seas if you want better-rated dining or a lower starting fare: it outscores Norwegian Pearl for dining (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $489 (vs $599).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Pearl | Vision of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 93,530 | 78,491 |
| Passengers | 2,394 | 2,435 |
| Crew | 1,084 | 723 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 3.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 (better) | 32.2 |
| Decks | 15 | 11 |
| Length | 965 ft | 915 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 117 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 32 | 35 |
| Upcoming sailings | 89 | 72 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 14 nights | 3 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $599 | $489 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Norwegian Pearl leads on 3 of the ten, Vision of the Seas on 2, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Pearl
Whether cruising to Bermuda, New England or through the Panama Canal, you can experience the wonders of the world aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl.
Highlights
- Watch glaciers calve from a private balcony while on an Alaska cruise.
- Enjoy a fantastic steak in Cagneys while sailing through the Caribbean.
- Relax in the hydrotherapy room after a couples massage at the South Pacific Spa.
- Summer Palace Main Dining Room is right out of a Dr. Zhivago, inspired by the grand palaces of St. Petersburg and the era of the great Tsars of Russia.
Sailing now
32 cruises on sale, from $599.
Royal Caribbean
Vision of the Seas
Vision of the Seas offers most of the staples you're accustomed to seeing on Royal Caribbean ships: satisfying restaurants, new technology and sun-splashed destinations. Cruise passengers can enjoy new staterooms; the Centrum experience, a high-flying aerial acrobatics show, and an outdoor movie screen.
Highlights
- Gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Spa treatments at Vitality Spa
Sailing now
35 cruises on sale, from $489.
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Questions
Norwegian Pearl or Vision of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Pearl or Vision of the Seas?
Norwegian Pearl is bigger at 93,530 gross tons, against 78,491 gross tons for Vision of the Seas. Norwegian Pearl carries 2,394 passengers and Vision of the Seas carries 2,435.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Pearl or Vision of the Seas?
Norwegian Pearl is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 1998 for Vision of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Pearl, with 39.1 gross tons per passenger against 32.2 on Vision of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Pearl, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 3.4 on Vision of the Seas.
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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