September 6, 2026
7-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$959
Price / day
$137
Norwegian Prima|Norwegian Breakaway
Norwegian Prima vs Norwegian Breakaway
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Cruise Line
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Newer Ship
Norwegian Prima
Built in 2022
9 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Norwegian Breakaway
$109 / day
$7 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Norwegian Prima
44.6 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Norwegian Prima vs Norwegian Breakaway: Quick Comparison
Norwegian Prima is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2022, it is 9 years newer than Norwegian Breakaway, which entered service in 2013. Norwegian Breakaway is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage at 145,655 GT. Norwegian Breakaway also carries 754 more passengers. Norwegian Prima has upcoming sailings in Caribbean, 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 Prima | Norwegian Breakaway |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2022Newer | 2013 |
| Gross Tonnage | 143,535 GT | 145,655 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,215 | 3,969 |
| Space per Passenger | 44.6 GT | 36.7 GT |
| Length | 299 m | 325.64 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Norwegian Prima vs Norwegian Breakaway
Age
Norwegian Prima was built in 2022, making it 9 years newer than Norwegian Breakaway, which was built in 2013.
Size
At 145,655 GT, Norwegian Breakaway is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage than Norwegian Prima at 143,535 GT.
Passenger capacity
Norwegian Breakaway carries up to 3,969 passengers compared with 3,215 aboard Norwegian Prima, a difference of 754 passengers.
Passenger space
Norwegian Prima offers more space per passenger: 44.6 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 Prima (Caribbean) 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 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.
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 Prima
September 13, 2026
7-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$659
Price / day
$94
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 Prima
Average
$116 / day
VS
Norwegian Breakaway
Average
$109 / day
Norwegian Breakaway has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$109/day vs $116/day
About $7 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 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.
Choose Norwegian Breakaway 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 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 Prima.
Norwegian Prima vs Norwegian Breakaway: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Norwegian Prima
Built in 2022
9 years newer
Bigger
Norwegian Breakaway
145,655 GT
1% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Norwegian Breakaway
$109 / day
About $7 less per day
- Norwegian Prima is 9 years newer.
- Norwegian Breakaway is 1% larger by gross tonnage.
- Norwegian Breakaway carries 754 more passengers.
- Norwegian Prima offers more space per passenger (44.6 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Norwegian Prima or Norwegian Breakaway?
Norwegian Prima is newer. It was built in 2022, while Norwegian Breakaway was built in 2013, making Norwegian Prima 9 years newer.
Which is bigger, Norwegian Prima or Norwegian Breakaway?
Norwegian Breakaway is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 145,655 GT compared with Norwegian Prima at 143,535 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Norwegian Breakaway has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,969, compared with 3,215 for Norwegian Prima.
Which ship is more spacious, Norwegian Prima or Norwegian Breakaway?
Norwegian Prima has the higher passenger space ratio at 44.6 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 Prima or Norwegian Breakaway?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Norwegian Breakaway has the lower average starting price per day at $109 per day versus $116 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Norwegian Prima sail?
The upcoming Norwegian Prima sailings currently listed cover Caribbean, departing from Port Canaveral.
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