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Norwegian Getaway vs Norwegian Breakaway

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

Norwegian Getaway cruise ship
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Norwegian Getaway

Norwegian Cruise Line

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Newer Ship

Norwegian Getaway

Built in 2014

1 year newer

Lower Price Per Day

Norwegian Breakaway

$109 / day

$64 less per day

More Spacious Ship

Norwegian Breakaway

36.7 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Norwegian Getaway vs Norwegian Breakaway: Quick Comparison

Norwegian Getaway is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2014, it is 1 year newer than Norwegian Breakaway, which entered service in 2013. Norwegian Getaway also carries 59 more passengers. Norwegian Getaway has upcoming sailings in Bahamas, while Norwegian Breakaway has sailings in Canada & New England. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Norwegian Breakaway 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

Specification comparison of Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway
SpecNorwegian GetawayNorwegian Breakaway
Year Built2014Newer2013
Gross Tonnage145,655 GT145,655 GT
Passenger Capacity4,0283,969
Space per Passenger36.2 GT36.7 GT
Length325.65 m325.64 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Norwegian Getaway vs Norwegian Breakaway

Age

Norwegian Getaway was built in 2014, making it 1 year newer than Norwegian Breakaway, which was built in 2013.

Passenger capacity

Norwegian Getaway carries up to 4,028 passengers compared with 3,969 aboard Norwegian Breakaway, a difference of 59 passengers.

Passenger space

Norwegian Breakaway offers more space per passenger: 36.7 GT per guest, compared with 36.2 aboard Norwegian Getaway. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.

Itineraries

The upcoming sailings shown for Norwegian Getaway (Bahamas) and Norwegian Breakaway (Canada & New England) currently cover different regions or departure ports.

Price

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Norwegian Breakaway has the lower average starting price per day at $109 per day.

Compare Ports of Call

Norwegian Getaway

Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau

Departure Port
Miami
Region
Bahamas
Nights
3
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Miami
  2. Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026Nassau
  3. Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026Great Stirrup Cay
  4. Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Miami

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Norwegian Breakaway

Canada & New England: Bar Harbor & Halifax

Departure Port
Boston
Region
Canada & New England
Nights
7
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Boston
  2. Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026Portland, Maine
  3. Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026Bar Harbor
  4. Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Halifax
  5. Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Saint John
  6. Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026Boston

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Norwegian Getaway

Norwegian Breakaway

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Norwegian Getaway

Average

$173 / day

VS

Norwegian Breakaway

Average

$109 / day

Norwegian Breakaway has the lower price per day among the sailings shown

$109/day vs $173/day

About $64 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 Getaway if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
  • You want to sail in Bahamas.
  • Departing from Miami works for your plans.

Choose Norwegian Breakaway if…

  • 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 Canada & New England.
  • Departing from Boston works for your plans.
  • The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Norwegian Getaway.

Norwegian Getaway vs Norwegian Breakaway: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Norwegian Getaway

Built in 2014

1 year newer

Bigger

Both ships are the same

Lower Price Per Day

Norwegian Breakaway

$109 / day

About $64 less per day

  • Norwegian Getaway is 1 year newer.
  • Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
  • Norwegian Getaway carries 59 more passengers.
  • Norwegian Breakaway offers more space per passenger (36.7 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Norwegian Getaway or Norwegian Breakaway?

Norwegian Getaway is newer. It was built in 2014, while Norwegian Breakaway was built in 2013, making Norwegian Getaway 1 year newer.

Which ship carries more passengers?

Norwegian Getaway has a passenger capacity of approximately 4,028, compared with 3,969 for Norwegian Breakaway.

Which ship is more spacious, Norwegian Getaway or Norwegian Breakaway?

Norwegian Breakaway has the higher passenger space ratio at 36.7 GT per passenger, versus 36.2 for Norwegian Getaway. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.

Which ship is cheaper, Norwegian Getaway or Norwegian Breakaway?

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Norwegian Breakaway has the lower average starting price per day at $109 per day versus $173 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.

Where does Norwegian Getaway sail?

The upcoming Norwegian Getaway sailings currently listed cover Bahamas, departing from Miami.

Where does Norwegian Breakaway sail?

The upcoming Norwegian Breakaway sailings currently listed cover Canada & New England, departing from Boston.

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