Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Star
- Cruises
- 57
- From
- $479
Ship comparison
Norwegian Star vs Vision of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Vision of the Seas
- Cruises
- 35
- From
- $489
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Norwegian Star is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,348 passengers, in service since 2001. Vision of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,435 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Norwegian Star if you want more culture, more of a party or more crew per passenger: it outscores Vision of the Seas for cultural (7.0 vs 4.0) and party (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.2 passengers (vs 3.4).
Choose Vision of the Seas if you want a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Norwegian Star for family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Norwegian Star | Vision of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 91,740 | 78,491 |
| Passengers | 2,348 | 2,435 |
| Crew | 1,065 | 723 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 3.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.1 (better) | 32.2 |
| Decks | 15 | 11 |
| Length | 935 ft | 915 ft |
| Beam | 105 ft | 117 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 (better) | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 57 | 35 |
| Upcoming sailings | 65 | 72 |
| Cruise lengths | 6 to 16 nights | 3 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $479 (better) | $489 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Norwegian Star leads on 5 of the ten, Vision of the Seas on 1, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
57 cruises on sale, from $479.
Royal Caribbean
Vision of the Seas
Vision of the Seas offers most of the staples you're accustomed to seeing on Royal Caribbean ships: satisfying restaurants, new technology and sun-splashed destinations. Cruise passengers can enjoy new staterooms; the Centrum experience, a high-flying aerial acrobatics show, and an outdoor movie screen.
Highlights
- Gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Spa treatments at Vitality Spa
Sailing now
35 cruises on sale, from $489.
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Questions
Norwegian Star or Vision of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Norwegian Star or Vision of the Seas?
Norwegian Star is bigger at 91,740 gross tons, against 78,491 gross tons for Vision of the Seas. Norwegian Star carries 2,348 passengers and Vision of the Seas carries 2,435.
Which ship is newer, Norwegian Star or Vision of the Seas?
Norwegian Star is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2001 against 1998 for Vision of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Star, with 39.1 gross tons per passenger against 32.2 on Vision of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Star, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 3.4 on Vision of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Vision of the Seas 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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