Norwegian Aqua vs Norwegian Joy

2 ships compared
Fares per person start at €197 on Norwegian Joy and €355 on Norwegian Aqua. Norwegian Joy is the bigger ship, carrying 3,776 guests to 3,571. Norwegian Joy has the fewest guests per crew member, at 2.1 to 1. Norwegian Aqua is newer, built in 2025 against 2017, though Norwegian Joy was refurbished in 2024. Norwegian Aqua runs 3–7 night cruises from Miami and Port Canaveral, while Norwegian Joy runs 3–17 night cruises from Miami and Seattle, plus 2 other ports.
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3,5713,776
1,5971,821
2.2 : 12.1 : 1
2020
294 m334 m
41 m42 m
25 knots23 knots
Cruise lineNorwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Cruise Line
Ship classPrima Plus ClassBreakaway Plus Class
20252017
–2024
RegistryBahamasBahamas
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
€355€197
€33€25
€425€249
13294
3–7 nights3–17 nights
1414
67
87
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
  • Manhattan Room · Continental
  • Savor · Continental
  • Taste · Continental
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