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 Pride of America (2005). Norwegian Encore is the larger hull at 169,116 GT (~110% bigger). Pride of America sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,186 vs 3,998).
| Spec | Norwegian Encore | Pride of America |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2019 | 2005 |
| Tonnage | 169,116 GT | 80,439 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,998 | 2,186 |
| Guests (max) | 4,004 | 2,500 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.