Norwegian Cruise Line vs Cunard — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Queen Victoria (2007) is the newer ship by 8 years versus Norwegian Sky (1999). Queen Victoria is the larger hull at 90,049 GT (~17% bigger). Norwegian Sky sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (1,928 vs 1,988).
| Spec | Norwegian Sky | Queen Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 1999 | 2007 |
| Tonnage | 77,104 GT | 90,049 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 1,928 | 1,988 |
| Guests (max) | 2,450 | 2,081 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Queen Victoria has things the other doesn't: Self-service laundry, Accessible pool lift.
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.