Norwegian Aqua vs Norwegian Escape

2 ships compared
Fares per person start at €260 on Norwegian Escape and €355 on Norwegian Aqua. Norwegian Escape is the bigger ship, carrying 4,218 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 2015, though Norwegian Escape was refurbished in 2022. Norwegian Aqua runs 3–7 night cruises from Miami and Port Canaveral, while Norwegian Escape runs 3–9 night cruises from Port Canaveral and Galveston.
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3,5714,218
1,5971,733
2.2 : 12.4 : 1
2020
294 m326 m
41 m55 m
25 knots23 knots
Cruise lineNorwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Cruise Line
Ship classPrima Plus ClassBreakaway Plus Class
20252015
–2022
RegistryBahamasBahamas
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
€355€260
€33€33
€425€360
132113
3–7 nights3–9 nights
1417
68
89
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 Café · Assorted Buffet, Food Stations, Kid-Sized Buffet
  • O'Sheehan's · Pub food
  • Savor (Main Dining Room) · Continental
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