Norwegian Getaway vs Norwegian Sky

The Norwegian Getaway was built in 2014. It's 15 years newer than the Sky, which was built in 1999 and renovated in 2019.

Comparison Overview

• Ship Size
• Number of Passengers
• Food and Restaurants
• Bars and Drinks
• Pools and Hot Tubs
• Ship Features and Activities
• Cruise Costs
• Onboard Costs

Ship Size

The Getaway is considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 1,068 feet long and 169 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 3 football fields, as wide as 3.2 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 15-story building. Compared to the Norwegian Sky, the Getaway is 89% larger in terms of overall tons.

Number of Passengers

Norwegian Getaway holds 98% more passengers than the Sky based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you look at the "Space Ratio," or the total tonnage of a ship compared to the number of passengers, the Getaway has less space per person compared to the Sky.

Food and Restaurants

Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.

The Getaway has 25 different dining options like Le Bistro French, Cagney's Steakhouse, and Shanghai's Noodle Bar. Of those options, 10 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 15 options have an additional fee.

The Sky has 11 fewer dining venues. Some of its popular venues are La Cucina Italian, The Great Outdoors, and Topsiders Bar & Grill. 9 of these restaurants are complementary and the other 4 have an additional fee.

If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Getaway might be a better choice. It has 79% more dining options than the Sky.

If you're looking to avoid extra money while on board, the Sky might be a better choice then the Getaway. More of the dining options are included in the base cruise fare, potentially saving you money.

Restaurants on Norwegian Getaway & Sky

Bars and Drinks

The Norwegian Getaway has 7 more bars than the Norwegian Sky.

In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.

You can check out recent the bar menus for the Getaway and the Sky below.

Pools and Hot Tubs

Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day for 7 days in a pool, a cruise isn't for you. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.

The Norwegian Getaway has a total of 4 pools and 10 hot tubs. Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 2 of the hot tubs are adults only. 1 of the pools and 4 of the hot tubs are exclusive access, which means there's either an extra charge to access them or you need to book a certain class of cabin to have access to them.

Norwegian Sky has fewer pools than the Getaway and fewer hot tubs. There are fewer exclusive pools and hot tubs on the Sky. If you like ships without extra charges or exclusive areas, this might be a better choice since everyone will have access to these areas.

Ship Features and Activities

Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. On the Getaway, 60% of the activities below are included in the cruise fare. On the Sky, only 57% of the activities are included, meaning you might spend more money while on board.

Cruise Costs

Norwegian is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.

Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. Typically newer ships cost more, so a cruise on Norwegian Getaway will likely be more expensive than on Norwegian Sky.

Onboard Costs

Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.

Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.

The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Norwegian ship.

Norwegian Cruise Line offers a Free at Sea fare. Through this program, guests receive free open bar, a discount on excursions, some free internet, and some meals at their specialty restaurants. If you book using this promotion, you'll be responsible for the gratuities on the dining and drink package. If you won't be using these options, booking a "sail away" rate that doesn't include the Free at Sea benefits is considerably cheaper. Also, most of these benefits are the base packages; you can spend more to upgrade to better alcoholic drinks or faster/more wifi.

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