Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sky
- Cruises
- 7
- From
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Ship comparison
Norwegian Sky vs Pride of America
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pride of America
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $1,102
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Sky is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,004 passengers, in service since 1999. Pride of America is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,138 passengers, in service since 2005.
Choose Norwegian Sky if you want a more active cruise, more culture or more of a party: it outscores Pride of America for active (7.0 vs 4.0), cultural (7.0 vs 4.0) and party (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Pride of America if you want more adventure and nature or a newer ship: it outscores Norwegian Sky for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2005 (vs 1999).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Sky | Pride of America | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1999 | 2005 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 77,104 | 80,439 |
| Passengers | 2,004 | 2,138 |
| Crew | 934 | 935 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.1 (better) | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.5 (better) | 37.6 |
| Decks | 13 | 15 |
| Length | 848 ft | 920 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 7 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 15 | 184 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 14 nights | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | — | $1,102 |
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 5 of the ten, Pride of America on 1, 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
Pride of America
Aloha! Come aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America for the best way to island hop Hawaii. From the moment you step into the Capitol Atrium, with its soaring Tiffany-glass dome and grand staircase, you'll know this is a spectacular cruise ship.
Highlights
- 8 complimentary dining options, from three-course dining to buffets
- Seasonal whale watching along the Napali Coast
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $1,102.
Questions
Norwegian Sky or Pride of America?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Sky or Pride of America?
Pride of America is bigger at 80,439 gross tons, against 77,104 gross tons for Norwegian Sky. Norwegian Sky carries 2,004 passengers and Pride of America carries 2,138.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Sky or Pride of America?
Pride of America is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 1999 for Norwegian Sky.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Sky, with 38.5 gross tons per passenger against 37.6 on Pride of America. 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 2.3 on Pride of America.
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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