September 4, 2026
3-Night Bahamas Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$889
Price / day
$296
Norwegian Getaway|Norwegian Escape
Norwegian Getaway vs Norwegian Escape
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Norwegian Escape
Built in 2015
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Norwegian Escape
$156 / day
$17 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Norwegian Escape
38.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Norwegian Getaway vs Norwegian Escape: Quick Comparison
Norwegian Escape is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2015, it is 1 year newer than Norwegian Getaway, which entered service in 2014. Norwegian Escape is approximately 13% larger by gross tonnage at 165,157 GT. Norwegian Escape also carries 220 more passengers. Norwegian Getaway has upcoming sailings in Bahamas, while Norwegian Escape has sailings in Canada & New England. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Norwegian Escape 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 Getaway | Norwegian Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2014 | 2015Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 145,655 GT | 165,157 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 4,028 | 4,248 |
| Space per Passenger | 36.2 GT | 38.9 GT |
| Length | 325.65 m | 325.9 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Norwegian Getaway vs Norwegian Escape
Age
Norwegian Escape was built in 2015, making it 1 year newer than Norwegian Getaway, which was built in 2014.
Size
At 165,157 GT, Norwegian Escape is approximately 13% larger by gross tonnage than Norwegian Getaway at 145,655 GT.
Passenger capacity
Norwegian Escape carries up to 4,248 passengers compared with 4,028 aboard Norwegian Getaway, a difference of 220 passengers.
Passenger space
Norwegian Escape offers more space per passenger: 38.9 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 Escape (Canada & New England) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Norwegian Escape has the lower average starting price per day at $156 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Norwegian Getaway
Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau
- Departure Port
- Miami
- Region
- Bahamas
- Nights
- 3
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Miami
- Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026Nassau
- Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026Great Stirrup Cay
- Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Miami
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Norwegian Escape
Canada & New England: Boston & Halifax
- Departure Port
- New York
- Region
- Canada & New England
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 5, 2026New York
- Day 2 · Sep 6, 2026Sydney
- Day 3 · Sep 7, 2026Halifax
- Day 4 · Sep 8, 2026Portland, Maine
- Day 5 · Sep 9, 2026Boston
- Day 6 · Sep 10, 2026Newport
- Day 7 · Sep 11, 2026New York
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Norwegian Getaway
September 7, 2026
4-Night Bahamas Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$199
Price / day
$50
Norwegian Escape
September 5, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from New York
From
$1,059
Price / day
$151
September 12, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from New York
From
$1,129
Price / day
$161
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Norwegian Getaway
Average
$173 / day
VS
Norwegian Escape
Average
$156 / day
Norwegian Escape has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$156/day vs $173/day
About $17 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 ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Bahamas.
- Departing from Miami works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Norwegian Escape.
Choose Norwegian Escape if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Canada & New England.
- Departing from New York works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Norwegian Getaway vs Norwegian Escape: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Norwegian Escape
Built in 2015
1 year newer
Bigger
Norwegian Escape
165,157 GT
13% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Norwegian Escape
$156 / day
About $17 less per day
- Norwegian Escape is 1 year newer.
- Norwegian Escape is 13% larger by gross tonnage.
- Norwegian Escape carries 220 more passengers.
- Norwegian Escape offers more space per passenger (38.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Norwegian Getaway or Norwegian Escape?
Norwegian Escape is newer. It was built in 2015, while Norwegian Getaway was built in 2014, making Norwegian Escape 1 year newer.
Which is bigger, Norwegian Getaway or Norwegian Escape?
Norwegian Escape is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 165,157 GT compared with Norwegian Getaway at 145,655 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Norwegian Escape has a passenger capacity of approximately 4,248, compared with 4,028 for Norwegian Getaway.
Which ship is more spacious, Norwegian Getaway or Norwegian Escape?
Norwegian Escape has the higher passenger space ratio at 38.9 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 Escape?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Norwegian Escape has the lower average starting price per day at $156 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.
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