Norwegian Breakaway vs Norwegian Encore

2 ships compared
Fares per person start at €115 on Norwegian Encore and €360 on Norwegian Breakaway. Norwegian Encore is the bigger ship, carrying 3,958 guests to 3,903. Norwegian Encore has the fewest guests per crew member, at 2.3 to 1. Norwegian Encore is newer, built in 2019 against 2013, though Norwegian Breakaway was refurbished in 2025. Norwegian Breakaway runs 4–14 night cruises from Boston and Port Canaveral, plus 2 other ports, while Norwegian Encore runs 1–15 night cruises from Seattle and Los Angeles, plus 2 other ports.
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3,9033,958
1,6571,735
2.4 : 12.3 : 1
1820
326 m334 m
52 m42 m
22 knots23 knots
Cruise lineNorwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Cruise Line
Ship classBreakaway ClassBreakaway Plus Class
20132019
20252024
RegistryBahamasBahamas
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
€360€115
€29€25
€455€160
113102
4–14 nights1–15 nights
2020
77
1313
All venues
  • American Diner · American
  • O'Sheehan's · Pub food
  • Savor (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Taste (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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