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Dec 27, 2017 The Escape Casino is larger than the casinos on Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway, spilling into space previously used for an Asian noodle bar.
Which cruise line has the hottest new ship at sea? Readers, we want to hear what you have to say!
In this, the second of our new series of Cruise Ship Smackdowns, we're pitting Royal Caribbean's new Anthem of the Seas against Norwegian Cruise Line's latest vessel, Norwegian Getaway.
Click through the photo tours of the two ships in the carousels above and below, then go the comment area to tell us: Which one do you think is the best?
Unveiled in April 2015 and January 2014, respectively, the two vessels are among the largest at sea and boast all the trappings of a major megaresort, from deck-top fun zones with gee-whiz attractions to multiple restaurants and nightspots. Still, as you can see in the photo tours, each has its own distinct vibe.
Scheduled to sail year-round out of the New York area starting this fall, the 4,180-passenger Anthem boasts such innovative features as a skydiving simulator, a bar with a robot bartender and a glass capsule on a mechanical arm that rises above the ship for bird's-eye views. The vessel also has bumper cars, roller skating, multiple pools, large production shows including the West End's We Will Rock You and an unusual, multilevel entertainment space called Two70 that features aerial performances.
Sailing to the Caribbean out of Miami, the 4,028-passenger Getaway offers an unusually wide range of eateries, a Norwegian hallmark, including several indoor/outdoor outlets along an innovative, restaurant-lined boardwalk. The ship also has a water park with five water slides, large production shows including Broadway's Legally Blonde; a giant, two-deck spa; and a private 'ship-within-a-ship' suite area.