Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sky
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- —
Ship comparison
Norwegian Sky vs Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Spirit
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $739
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Sky is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,004 passengers, in service since 1999. Norwegian Spirit is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,018 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Norwegian Sky if you want a more active cruise, more culture or more of a party: it outscores Norwegian Spirit for active (7.0 vs 4.0), cultural (7.0 vs 4.0) and party (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Spirit if you want more adventure and nature, a more romantic trip or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Norwegian Sky for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 3.0) and romantic (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 42 cruises on sale (vs 7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Sky | Norwegian Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1999 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 77,104 | 75,338 |
| Passengers | 2,004 | 2,018 |
| Crew | 934 | 962 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.5 (better) | 37.3 |
| Decks | 13 | 14 |
| Length | 848 ft | 881 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 7 | 42 |
| Upcoming sailings | 15 | 59 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 14 nights | 4 to 20 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $739 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Norwegian Sky leads on 3 of the ten, Norwegian Spirit on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sky
As the smallest vessel in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, Norwegian Skyembodies many of the elements you will find on larger vessels from the brand, including the Freestyle dining approach with no set seating assignments for dinner.
Highlights
- Guest celebrity DJs spin till the late hours!
- At the Longboard Bar you'll find live broadcasts of sporting events
- Take your clubs out for a drive at one of two Golf Driving Nets onboard
- Stay overnight on the ship during a two-day stay in Cuba.
Sailing now
7 cruises on sale.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Spirit
With excellent service and cool ambiance, the Norwegian Spirit may be one of the older ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, but it hasn't changed the ship's quality. This 2,018-passenger ship still offers solid restaurants, bars and lounges as well as plenty of family-friendly services.
Highlights
- A hilarious who-done-it lunch show "Presumed Murdered"-- passengers get involved in the mystery
- Shoot hoops or join a pick up game at the net enclosed, outdoor basketball court
- Visit the splendid Canary Islands
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale, from $739.
Questions
Norwegian Sky or Norwegian Spirit?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Sky or Norwegian Spirit?
Norwegian Sky is bigger at 77,104 gross tons, against 75,338 gross tons for Norwegian Spirit. Norwegian Sky carries 2,004 passengers and Norwegian Spirit carries 2,018.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Sky or Norwegian Spirit?
Norwegian Sky is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1999 against 1998 for Norwegian Spirit.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Sky, with 38.5 gross tons per passenger against 37.3 on Norwegian Spirit. 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 2.1 passengers.
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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