September 11, 2026
10-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Seattle
From
$1,059
Price / day
$106
Norwegian Joy|Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Joy vs Norwegian Breakaway
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Cruise Line
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Newer Ship
Norwegian Joy
Built in 2017
4 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Norwegian Breakaway
$109 / day
$10 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Norwegian Joy
43 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Norwegian Joy vs Norwegian Breakaway: Quick Comparison
Norwegian Joy is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2017, it is 4 years newer than Norwegian Breakaway, which entered service in 2013. Norwegian Joy is approximately 15% larger by gross tonnage at 167,725 GT. Norwegian Breakaway also carries 69 more passengers. Norwegian Joy has upcoming sailings in Alaska, 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
| Spec | Norwegian Joy | Norwegian Breakaway |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2017Newer | 2013 |
| Gross Tonnage | 167,725 GT | 145,655 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,900 | 3,969 |
| Space per Passenger | 43 GT | 36.7 GT |
| Length | 333.46 m | 325.64 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Norwegian Joy vs Norwegian Breakaway
Age
Norwegian Joy was built in 2017, making it 4 years newer than Norwegian Breakaway, which was built in 2013.
Size
At 167,725 GT, Norwegian Joy is approximately 15% larger by gross tonnage than Norwegian Breakaway at 145,655 GT.
Passenger capacity
Norwegian Breakaway carries up to 3,969 passengers compared with 3,900 aboard Norwegian Joy, a difference of 69 passengers.
Passenger space
Norwegian Joy offers more space per passenger: 43 GT per guest, compared with 36.7 aboard Norwegian Breakaway. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Norwegian Joy (Alaska) 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 Joy
Alaska: Skagway, Juneau, Sitka& Ketchikan
- Departure Port
- Seattle
- Region
- Alaska
- Nights
- 10
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 11, 2026Seattle
- Day 2 · Sep 12, 2026Ketchikan
- Day 3 · Sep 13, 2026Juneau
- Day 4 · Sep 14, 2026Icy Strait Point
- Day 5 · Sep 15, 2026Sitka
- Day 6 · Sep 16, 2026Skagway
- Day 7 · Sep 17, 2026Victoria
- Day 8 · Sep 18, 2026Seattle
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
- Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Boston
- Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026Portland, Maine
- Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026Bar Harbor
- Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Halifax
- Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Saint John
- Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026Boston
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Norwegian Joy
September 21, 2026
9-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Seattle
From
$1,179
Price / day
$131
Norwegian Breakaway
September 6, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$689
Price / day
$98
September 13, 2026
7-Night Canada & New England Cruise
Departing from Boston
From
$839
Price / day
$120
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Norwegian Joy
Average
$119 / day
VS
Norwegian Breakaway
Average
$109 / day
Norwegian Breakaway has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$109/day vs $119/day
About $10 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 Joy if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- 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 Alaska.
- Departing from Seattle works for your plans.
Choose Norwegian Breakaway if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- 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 Joy.
Norwegian Joy vs Norwegian Breakaway: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Norwegian Joy
Built in 2017
4 years newer
Bigger
Norwegian Joy
167,725 GT
15% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Norwegian Breakaway
$109 / day
About $10 less per day
- Norwegian Joy is 4 years newer.
- Norwegian Joy is 15% larger by gross tonnage.
- Norwegian Breakaway carries 69 more passengers.
- Norwegian Joy offers more space per passenger (43 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Norwegian Joy or Norwegian Breakaway?
Norwegian Joy is newer. It was built in 2017, while Norwegian Breakaway was built in 2013, making Norwegian Joy 4 years newer.
Which is bigger, Norwegian Joy or Norwegian Breakaway?
Norwegian Joy is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 167,725 GT compared with Norwegian Breakaway at 145,655 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Norwegian Breakaway has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,969, compared with 3,900 for Norwegian Joy.
Which ship is more spacious, Norwegian Joy or Norwegian Breakaway?
Norwegian Joy has the higher passenger space ratio at 43 GT per passenger, versus 36.7 for Norwegian Breakaway. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Norwegian Joy or Norwegian Breakaway?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Norwegian Breakaway has the lower average starting price per day at $109 per day versus $119 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Norwegian Joy sail?
The upcoming Norwegian Joy sailings currently listed cover Alaska, departing from Seattle.
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