Norwegian Aqua vs Norwegian Encore

2 ships compared
Fares per person start at €115 on Norwegian Encore and €355 on Norwegian Aqua. Norwegian Encore is the bigger ship, carrying 3,958 guests to 3,571. Norwegian Aqua has the fewest guests per crew member, at 2.2 to 1. Norwegian Aqua is newer, built in 2025 against 2019, though Norwegian Encore was refurbished in 2024. Norwegian Aqua runs 3–7 night cruises from Miami and Port Canaveral, while Norwegian Encore runs 1–15 night cruises from Seattle and Los Angeles, plus 2 other ports.
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3,5713,958
1,5971,735
2.2 : 12.3 : 1
2020
294 m334 m
41 m42 m
25 knots23 knots
Cruise lineNorwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Cruise Line
Ship classPrima Plus ClassBreakaway Plus Class
20252019
–2024
RegistryBahamasBahamas
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
€355€115
€33€25
€425€160
132102
3–7 nights1–15 nights
1420
67
813
All venues
  • Hudson's (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Indulge Food Hall · Assorted Buffet, Food Stations
  • Surfside Cafe & Grill · Buffet
  • The Commodore Room (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • American Diner · American
  • Garden Cafe · Assorted Buffet, Food Stations, Kid-Sized Buffet
  • Savor (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Taste (Main Dining Room) · Continental
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