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Norwegian Jade vs Norwegian Jade
The Norwegian Jade was built in 2006. It was renovated in 2026. The Norwegian Jade was built in 2006 and renovated in 2026.
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 Jade is considered a small size ship. Coming in at 965 feet long and 125 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 2.7 football fields, as wide as 2.4 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 11-story building. The Jade and the Jade are in the same class, which means they're sister ships. For the most part, they're similar in terms of size and layout; although they may have different features and attractions on board.
Number of Passengers
Norwegian Jade holds about the same number of passengers as the Jade based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you look at the "Space Ratio," or tons of ship compared to number of passengers, the Jade has the same amount of space per person as the Jade.
| Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Jade | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Jewel | Jewel |
| Gross Tonnage | 93,558 | 93,558 |
| Length | 965 | 965 |
| Beam/Width | 125 | 125 |
| Passenger Decks | 11 | 11 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 2,402 | 2,402 |
| Crew | 1,307 | 1,307 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 39 | 39 |
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 Jade has fourteen different dining options like The Great Outdoors, La Cucina Italian, and Main Dining Room. Of those options, twelve are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other eight options have an additional fee.
The Jade has fourteen fewer dining venues. Some of its popular venues are O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, Cagney's Steakhouse, and Main Dining Room. Zero of these restaurants are complementary.
The Norwegian Jade has about the same number of dining options as the Norwegian Jade.
Both ships have a similar number of paid versus included dining options.
| Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Jade | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Dining Options | 14 | |
| Complimentary Dining Options: | 12 | |
| Additional Fee Dining Options: | 8 | |
| % of Included Options | 43% | 0% |
| See the options | See the options |
Bars and Drinks
The Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Jade both have 12 bars to choose from during your sailing.
| Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Jade |
|---|
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 Jade and the Jade 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 Norwegian Jade has a total of 3 pools and 5 hot tubs. 1 of the pools and 1 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.
The Norwegian Jade has the same number of pools as the Jade and the same number of hot tubs.
| Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Jade | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Pools | 3 | 3 |
| Pools - General Access | 2 | 2 |
| Pools - Adults Only | ||
| Pools - Exclusive | 1 | 1 |
| Total Hot Tubs | 5 | 5 |
| Hot Tubs - General Access | 4 | 4 |
| Hot Tubs - Adults Only | ||
| Hot Tubs - Exclusive | 1 | 1 |
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. You might up paying more while on board the Jade. Only 55% of the activities below are included in your cruise fare. On the Jade, 62% of the activities are included at no additional cost.
| Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Jade | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Only Relaxation Area (extra fee) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Arcade | ✓ | ✓ |
| Basketball | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cigar Bar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fitness Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jogging Track | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shows - musical review | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thermal Suites | ✓ | ✗ |
| Water slides | ✓ | ✓ |
| Learn more | Learn more |
Cruise Costs
Norwegian and Royal Caribbean are both considered "Mainstream" cruise lines. 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.
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 compare onboard prices to see if you might spend more on a specific ship.
| Norwegian Jade | Royal Caribbean Jade | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $20.00 | $18.50 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | 20% | 18% |
| Soda Price | $3.50 | $3.50 |
| Domestic Beer Price | $9.99 See drink menus | $7.49 See drink menus |
| Drink Package Price | $28.50 - $32 Learn more | $77 - $118 Learn more |
| Internet Plan | $29.99 - $39.99 per cabin per day, with $5 for each extra device | $19 to $30 per device per day |
| *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. | ||
Norwegian Cruise Line offers a Free at Sea fare. Through this program, guests receive open bar, a discount on excursions, some free internet, and some meals at 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.
Royal Caribbean uses dynamic pricing, which means the pricing for many things will vary per sailing. The daily gratuities and tip are consistent across the fleet, but the pricing for the drink package, internet, and excursions will change. The only way to know your price is to consult the Royal Caribbean cruise planner once you're booked.
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