| Cruise Style | Freestyle Cruising: no fixed dining times, relaxed dress code, many restaurants and lounges; mainstream large ships | Mainstream, activity-focused cruising on large resort-style ships | — | — |
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| Target Audience | Broad mainstream audience; The Haven suite enclave offers a secluded VIP experience | Families, multi-generational groups and active travellers; Adventure Ocean youth programme | — | — |
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| Fleet | 21 ships (Mar 2026), 7 on order; classes incl. Prima/Prima Plus (e.g. Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Luna), Breakaway/Breakaway Plus, Epic, Jewel, Dawn, Sun, Pride of America; newest ship Norwegian Bella | 29 ships (Nov 2025), 30 expected by end-2026; 7 classes: Icon, Oasis, Quantum, Freedom, Voyager, Radiance, Vision; Hero of the Seas (Icon class) on order | — | — |
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| Destinations | Bahamas, Caribbean, Alaska, Bermuda, Mexico, Hawaii, Europe; departures incl. New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Reykjavik, Amsterdam | Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Alaska, Mexico, Europe & Mediterranean, Canada & New England, Hawaii, Panama Canal, Asia, Australia & South Pacific, transatlantic/transpacific | — | — |
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| Price Positioning | Mainstream; frequent bundled-perk fare promotions | Mainstream; US site advertised Caribbean cruises from US$239 and weekend getaways from US$299 per person (Oct 2026); varies by sailing | — | — |
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| What's Included | Free at Sea offer can bundle open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits on eligible fares (terms vary by sailing and market) | Main Dining Room, Windjammer buffet, select casual venues, most shows and activities; specialty dining, drinks, Wi-Fi, excursions, port fees and gratuities extra | — | — |
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| Onboard Highlights | Aqua Slidecoaster and infinity pools (Norwegian Luna), Broadway-style and tribute shows, multiple specialty restaurants, spa | AquaTheater shows, Broadway-style productions, FlowRider surf simulators, ice rinks, Thrill Island waterpark (Icon class), Ultimate Abyss slide, North Star capsule (Quantum class) | — | — |
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| Gratuities | Automatic US$20 per person per day (standard cabins), US$25 in suites and The Haven (as of Oct 2026) | Automatic US$18.50 per person per day (standard cabins incl. junior suites), US$21 in suites (as of Oct 2026) | — | — |
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| Loyalty Programme | Latitudes Rewards; 7 tiers | Crown & Anchor Society; 6 tiers from Gold to Pinnacle Club; 1 point per night, 2 per night in suites or when sailing solo | — | — |
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| Private Destinations | Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas) with Great Tides Waterpark; Harvest Caye (Belize) | Perfect Day at CocoCay (Bahamas), Labadee (Haiti), Royal Beach Club Paradise Island (Nassau, extra charge); Royal Beach Club Cozumel, Santorini and Lelepa listed | — | — |
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| Optional Packages | — | Beverage, specialty dining and internet packages bought pre-cruise via My Royal Cruise | — | — |
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| Parent Company | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings | Royal Caribbean Group | — | — |
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| Founded | 1966, as Norwegian Caribbean Line; headquarters Miami-Dade County, Florida | 1968, Norway (as Royal Caribbean Cruise Line) | — | — |
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