Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sky
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- —
Ship comparison
Norwegian Sky vs Norwegian Star
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Star
- Cruises
- 61
- From
- $549
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Sky is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,004 passengers, in service since 1998. Norwegian Star is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,348 passengers, in service since 2000.
Choose Norwegian Sky if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Norwegian Star for active (7.0 vs 6.0), family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Star if you want a more romantic trip, more adventure and nature or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Norwegian Sky for romantic (6.0 vs 5.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 61 cruises on sale (vs 10).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Sky | Norwegian Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 2000 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 77,104 | 91,740 |
| Passengers | 2,004 | 2,348 |
| Crew | 934 | 1,065 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.1 (better) | 2.2 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.5 | 39.1 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 15 |
| Length | 848 ft | 935 ft |
| Beam | 33 ft | 105 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 61 |
| Upcoming sailings | 18 | 69 |
| Cruise lengths | 5–15 nights | 6–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $549 |
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 Star 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
10 cruises on sale.
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 Sky or Norwegian Star?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Sky or Norwegian Star?
Norwegian Star is bigger at 91,740 gross tons, against 77,104 gross tons for Norwegian Sky. Norwegian Sky carries 2,004 passengers and Norwegian Star carries 2,348.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Sky or Norwegian Star?
Norwegian Star is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2000 against 1998 for Norwegian Sky.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Star, with 39.1 gross tons per passenger against 38.5 on Norwegian Sky. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Sky, with one crew member for every 2.1 passengers against one for every 2.2 on Norwegian Star.
Which is better for families?
Norwegian Sky 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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