Two Norwegian Cruise Line ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Norwegian Encore (2019) is the newer ship by 14 years versus Norwegian Jewel (2005). Norwegian Encore is the larger hull at 169,116 GT (~81% bigger). Norwegian Jewel sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,376 vs 3,998).
| Spec | Norwegian Encore | Norwegian Jewel |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2019 | 2005 |
| Tonnage | 169,116 GT | 93,502 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,998 | 2,376 |
| Guests (max) | 4,004 | 2,394 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.