Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sky
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- —
Ship comparison
Norwegian Sky vs Norwegian Sun
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sun
- Cruises
- 22
- From
- $959
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Sky is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,004 passengers, in service since 1998. Norwegian Sun is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 1,936 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Norwegian Sky if you want a more active cruise, more of a party or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Norwegian Sun for active (7.0 vs 4.0), party (8.0 vs 5.0) and family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Sun if you want more adventure and nature or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Norwegian Sky for adventure & nature (8.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 22 cruises on sale (vs 10).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Sky | Norwegian Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 2001 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 77,104 | 78,309 |
| Passengers | 2,004 | 1,936 |
| Crew | 934 | 953 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.1 | 2.0 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.5 | 40.4 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Length | 848 ft | 848 ft |
| Beam | 33 ft | 108 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 22 |
| Upcoming sailings | 18 | 38 |
| Cruise lengths | 5–15 nights | 7–21 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $959 |
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 Sun on 1, with 6 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 Sun
The bright orange and yellow sun painted onto the side of this ship is just a glimpse into the bright, fun memories waiting to be made on board. Serving up a variety of dining venues, bars, lounges, entertainment, kid's activities and relaxation opportunities, Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sun is a hotspot for all travelers.
Highlights
- 16 global dining choices to suit your every mood
- Private balconies available in an Owner's Suite or Penthouse if you're looking for luxury
- Great entertainment in the Stardust Theater
Sailing now
22 cruises on sale, from $959.
Questions
Norwegian Sky or Norwegian Sun?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Sky or Norwegian Sun?
Norwegian Sun is bigger at 78,309 gross tons, against 77,104 gross tons for Norwegian Sky. Norwegian Sky carries 2,004 passengers and Norwegian Sun carries 1,936.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Sky or Norwegian Sun?
Norwegian Sun is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2001 against 1998 for Norwegian Sky.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Sun, with 40.4 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 Sun, with one crew member for every 2.0 passengers against one for every 2.1 on Norwegian Sky.
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 Sun.
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