September 6, 2026
7-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Seattle
From
$4,879
Price / day
$697
Norwegian Encore|Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Encore vs Norwegian Prima
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line
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Newer Ship
Norwegian Prima
Built in 2022
3 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Norwegian Prima
$116 / day
$344 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Norwegian Prima
44.6 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Norwegian Encore vs Norwegian Prima: Quick Comparison
Norwegian Prima is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2022, it is 3 years newer than Norwegian Encore, which entered service in 2019. Norwegian Encore is approximately 18% larger by gross tonnage at 168,800 GT. Norwegian Encore also carries 783 more passengers. Norwegian Encore has upcoming sailings in Alaska, while Norwegian Prima has sailings in Caribbean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Norwegian Prima has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Norwegian Encore | Norwegian Prima |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2019 | 2022Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 168,800 GT | 143,535 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,998 | 3,215 |
| Space per Passenger | 42.2 GT | 44.6 GT |
| Length | — | 299 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Norwegian Encore vs Norwegian Prima
Age
Norwegian Prima was built in 2022, making it 3 years newer than Norwegian Encore, which was built in 2019.
Size
At 168,800 GT, Norwegian Encore is approximately 18% larger by gross tonnage than Norwegian Prima at 143,535 GT.
Passenger capacity
Norwegian Encore carries up to 3,998 passengers compared with 3,215 aboard Norwegian Prima, a difference of 783 passengers.
Passenger space
Norwegian Prima offers more space per passenger: 44.6 GT per guest, compared with 42.2 aboard Norwegian Encore. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Norwegian Encore (Alaska) and Norwegian Prima (Caribbean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Norwegian Prima has the lower average starting price per day at $116 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Norwegian Encore
Alaska: Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan & Victoria
- Departure Port
- Seattle
- Region
- Alaska
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Seattle
- Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026Juneau
- Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026Skagway
- Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Ketchikan
- Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Victoria
- Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026Seattle
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic
- Departure Port
- Port Canaveral
- Region
- Caribbean
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Port Canaveral
- Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026Puerto Plata
- Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026St Thomas
- Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Tortola
- Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Great Stirrup Cay
- Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026Port Canaveral
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Norwegian Encore
September 13, 2026
7-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Seattle
From
$1,559
Price / day
$223
Norwegian Prima
September 6, 2026
7-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$959
Price / day
$137
September 13, 2026
7-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$659
Price / day
$94
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Norwegian Encore
Average
$460 / day
VS
Norwegian Prima
Average
$116 / day
Norwegian Prima has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$116/day vs $460/day
About $344 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Norwegian Encore if…
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Alaska.
- Departing from Seattle works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Norwegian Prima.
Choose Norwegian Prima if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Caribbean.
- Departing from Port Canaveral works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Norwegian Encore vs Norwegian Prima: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Norwegian Prima
Built in 2022
3 years newer
Bigger
Norwegian Encore
168,800 GT
18% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Norwegian Prima
$116 / day
About $344 less per day
- Norwegian Prima is 3 years newer.
- Norwegian Encore is 18% larger by gross tonnage.
- Norwegian Encore carries 783 more passengers.
- Norwegian Prima offers more space per passenger (44.6 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Norwegian Encore or Norwegian Prima?
Norwegian Prima is newer. It was built in 2022, while Norwegian Encore was built in 2019, making Norwegian Prima 3 years newer.
Which is bigger, Norwegian Encore or Norwegian Prima?
Norwegian Encore is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 168,800 GT compared with Norwegian Prima at 143,535 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Norwegian Encore has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,998, compared with 3,215 for Norwegian Prima.
Which ship is more spacious, Norwegian Encore or Norwegian Prima?
Norwegian Prima has the higher passenger space ratio at 44.6 GT per passenger, versus 42.2 for Norwegian Encore. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Norwegian Encore or Norwegian Prima?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Norwegian Prima has the lower average starting price per day at $116 per day versus $460 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Norwegian Encore sail?
The upcoming Norwegian Encore sailings currently listed cover Alaska, departing from Seattle.
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