Norwegian Prima vs Norwegian Encore

Editorial Context: Comparison of Norwegian Prima Class prototype against the Breakaway Plus Class flagship.

Key Facts

  • Comparing Norwegian Prima (IMO 9823986, Norwegian Cruise Line) against Norwegian Encore (IMO 9751511, Norwegian Cruise Line).
  • Editorial rationale: Comparison of Norwegian Prima Class prototype against the Breakaway Plus Class flagship.
  • Latest scores: Norwegian Prima scored 99 points; Norwegian Encore scored 93 points.
  • Five-year scores below threshold (<=85): Norwegian Prima has 0; Norwegian Encore has 0.
  • Five-year CDC-recorded outbreaks: Norwegian Prima has 0; Norwegian Encore has 0.
  • Coverage verified through 2026-09-17, Thursday, September 17, 2026.

Side-by-Side Sanitation & Fleet Comparison

Comparison of Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Encore
Metric / Specification Norwegian Prima Norwegian Encore
Operating Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line
Parent Corporation Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
IMO Number 9823986 9751511
Year Built 2022 2019
Gross Tonnage 143,535 GT 169,116 GT
Passenger Capacity 3,100 guests 3,998 guests
Latest Sanitation Score 99 / 100 93 / 100
Latest Inspection Date 2023-10-05 2023-03-28
Scores <= 85 (5 Years) 0 0
CDC Outbreaks (5 Years) 0 0
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