Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Spirit
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $739
Ship comparison
Norwegian Spirit vs Pride of America
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pride of America
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $1,102
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Spirit is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,018 passengers, in service since 1998. Pride of America is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,138 passengers, in service since 2005.
Choose Norwegian Spirit if you want more of a party, better-rated entertainment or a more romantic trip: it outscores Pride of America for party (7.0 vs 5.0), entertainment (8.0 vs 6.8) and romantic (6.0 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 Spirit for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2005 (vs 1998).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Spirit | Pride of America | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 2005 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 75,338 | 80,439 |
| Passengers | 2,018 | 2,138 |
| Crew | 962 | 935 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.1 (better) | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.3 | 37.6 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 15 |
| Length | 881 ft | 920 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 42 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 59 | 184 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 20 nights | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $739 (better) | $1,102 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Norwegian Spirit leads on 4 of the ten, Pride of America on 1, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
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 Spirit or Pride of America?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Spirit or Pride of America?
Pride of America is bigger at 80,439 gross tons, against 75,338 gross tons for Norwegian Spirit. Norwegian Spirit carries 2,018 passengers and Pride of America carries 2,138.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Spirit or Pride of America?
Pride of America is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 1998 for Norwegian Spirit.
Which has more space per passenger?
Pride of America, with 37.6 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?
Norwegian Spirit, 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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