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Norwegian Sky vs Star Navigator

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

Norwegian Sky cruise ship
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Norwegian Sky

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Norwegian Sky

38.5 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Norwegian Sky vs Star Navigator: Quick Comparison

Norwegian Sky and Star Navigator both entered service in 1999. Norwegian Sky is approximately 2% larger by gross tonnage at 77,104 GT. Star Navigator also carries 498 more passengers. 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 Sky and Star Navigator
SpecNorwegian SkyStar Navigator
Year Built19991999
Gross Tonnage77,104 GT75,338 GT
Passenger Capacity2,0022,500
Space per Passenger38.5 GT30.1 GT
Length258.6 m268.6 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Norwegian Sky vs Star Navigator

Age

Norwegian Sky and Star Navigator were both built in 1999.

Size

At 77,104 GT, Norwegian Sky is approximately 2% larger by gross tonnage than Star Navigator at 75,338 GT.

Passenger capacity

Star Navigator carries up to 2,500 passengers compared with 2,002 aboard Norwegian Sky, a difference of 498 passengers.

Passenger space

Norwegian Sky offers more space per passenger: 38.5 GT per guest, compared with 30.1 aboard Star Navigator. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.

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Star Navigator

5 Night Destination Cruise

Departure Port
Keelung
Region
Cruise
Nights
5
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 13, 2026Keelung
  2. Day 2 · Sep 14, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 15, 2026Kagoshima
  4. Day 4 · Sep 16, 2026Sasebo
  5. Day 5 · Sep 17, 2026Naha
  6. Day 6 · Sep 18, 2026Keelung

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

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Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Norwegian Sky

Average

$0 / day

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Star Navigator

Average

$150 / day

Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose Norwegian Sky if…

  • 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).

Choose Star Navigator if…

  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
  • Departing from Keelung works for your plans.

Norwegian Sky vs Star Navigator: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Both ships are the same

Bigger

Norwegian Sky

77,104 GT

2% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • Both ships were built in 1999.
  • Norwegian Sky is 2% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Star Navigator carries 498 more passengers.
  • Norwegian Sky offers more space per passenger (38.5 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is bigger, Norwegian Sky or Star Navigator?

Norwegian Sky is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 77,104 GT compared with Star Navigator at 75,338 GT.

Which ship carries more passengers?

Star Navigator has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,500, compared with 2,002 for Norwegian Sky.

Which ship is more spacious, Norwegian Sky or Star Navigator?

Norwegian Sky has the higher passenger space ratio at 38.5 GT per passenger, versus 30.1 for Star Navigator. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.

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