Norwegian Aura vs Norwegian Breakaway

2 ships compared

Fares per person start at $399 on Norwegian Breakaway and $979 on Norwegian Aura. Norwegian Aura is the bigger ship, carrying 3,952 guests to 3,903. Norwegian Breakaway has the fewest guests per crew member, at 2.4 to 1. Norwegian Aura is newer, built in 2027 against 2013, though Norwegian Breakaway was refurbished in 2025. Norwegian Aura runs 5–13 night cruises from Miami and Tarragona, plus 1 other port, while Norwegian Breakaway runs 4–14 night cruises from Boston and Port Canaveral, plus 2 other ports.

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3,9523,903
1,5971,657
2.5 : 12.4 : 1
2118
322 m326 m
41 m52 m
22 knots22 knots
Cruise lineNorwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Cruise Line
Ship classPrima Plus ClassBreakaway Class
20272013
–2025
RegistryBahamasBahamas
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
$979$399
$70$29
$1,459$499
74116
5–13 nights4–14 nights
Miami, Tarragona, TriesteBoston, Port Canaveral, New Orleans
1420
67
813
All venues
  • Indulge Food Hall · Assorted Buffet, Food Stations
  • Main Dining Room · Continental
  • Main Dining Room · Continental
  • Surfside Cafe & Grill · Buffet
  • American Diner · American
  • O'Sheehan's · Pub food
  • Savor (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Taste (Main Dining Room) · Continental
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