Two Norwegian Cruise Line ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Norwegian Luna (2026) is the newer ship by 7 years versus Norwegian Encore (2019). Norwegian Encore is the larger hull at 169,116 GT (~8% bigger). Norwegian Luna sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,550 vs 3,998).
| Spec | Norwegian Encore | Norwegian Luna |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2019 | 2026 |
| Tonnage | 169,116 GT | 156,300 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,998 | 3,550 |
| Guests (max) | 4,004 | 3,565 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.
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