2 ships compared
Fares per person start at $709 on Norwegian Bliss and $979 on Norwegian Aura. Norwegian Bliss is the bigger ship, carrying 3,958 guests to 3,952. Norwegian Bliss has the fewest guests per crew member, at 2.3 to 1. Norwegian Aura is newer, built in 2027 against 2018, though Norwegian Bliss was refurbished in 2021. Norwegian Aura runs 5–13 night cruises from Miami and Tarragona, plus 1 other port, while Norwegian Bliss runs 5–22 night cruises from Seattle and New York, plus 1 other port.
| Norwegian Aura | Norwegian Bliss | |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | ||
| 3,952 | 3,958 | |
| 1,597 | 1,716 | |
| 2.5 : 1 | 2.3 : 1 | |
| 21 | 20 | |
| 322 m | 334 m | |
| 41 m | 42 m | |
| 22 knots | 23 knots | |
| Cruise line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship class | Prima Plus Class | Breakaway Class |
| 2027 | 2018 | |
| – | 2021 | |
| Registry | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| Onboard currency | US Dollar | US Dollar |
| $979 | $709 | |
| $70 | $44 | |
| $1,459 | $1,049 | |
| 74 | 85 | |
| 5–13 nights | 5–22 nights | |
| Miami, Tarragona, Trieste | Seattle, New York, Los Angeles | |
| 14 | 18 | |
| 6 | 7 | |
| 8 | 11 | |
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| Cruises | Browse 74 cruises | Browse 85 cruises |