Two Norwegian Cruise Line ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Norwegian Prima (2022) is the newer ship by 17 years versus Pride of America (2005). Norwegian Prima is the larger hull at 143,525 GT (~78% bigger). Pride of America sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (2,186 vs 3,099).
| Spec | Norwegian Prima | Pride of America |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2022 | 2005 |
| Tonnage | 143,525 GT | 80,439 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,099 | 2,186 |
| Guests (max) | 3,215 | 2,500 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.