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 20 years versus Norwegian Sky (1999). Norwegian Encore is the larger hull at 169,116 GT (~119% bigger). Norwegian Sky sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (1,928 vs 3,998).
| Spec | Norwegian Encore | Norwegian Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2019 | 1999 |
| Tonnage | 169,116 GT | 77,104 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,998 | 1,928 |
| Guests (max) | 4,004 | 2,450 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Norwegian Encore has things the other doesn't: USB ports in cabins, Wheelchair rentals, Accessible pool lift.