Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Aqua at Southampton | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Norwegian Aqua |
| Owner | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Builder | Fincantieri,[1] Marghera[2][3] |
| Sponsored by | Eric Stonestreet |
| Christened | April 14, 2025[4] |
| In service | 2025–present |
| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Prima-class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 156,300 GT[4] |
| Length | 1,056 ft (322 m)[4] |
| Beam | 41 m |
| Capacity | 3,571[4] |
| Crew | 1597 |
Norwegian Aqua is a cruise ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line of the Prima Plus class, the debut ship of its subclass.
History
Norwegian Aqua's maiden voyage was from the Fincantieri shipyard to Southampton.[1] The ship's first sail across the Atlantic was originally intended to be from Southampton to Boston, but was diverted to New York City due to inclement weather.[5]
Eric Stonestreet christened Norwegian Aqua on April 13, 2025, at Miami.[4]
Service history
For the 2026 season, Norwegian Aqua is scheduled for 28 visits of Bermuda.[6]
Design
Norwegian Aqua is 10% larger than other ships of the Prima class,[7] being the first of the Prima Plus subclass.[8] In addition to Prima-class features, Norwegian Aqua also has a slidecoaster (a hybrid between a water slide and roller coaster[8]), digital sport complex, arcade, and an adults-only club.[7] There are seventeen restaurants and eighteen bars on Norwegian Aqua.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Norwegian Aqua Completes Maiden Voyage in Southampton". Cruise Industry News. March 28, 2025. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ "Norwegian Cruise Line and Fincantieri celebrate float out of all-new Norwegian Aqua TM". April 23, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ "Norwegian Cruise Line and Fincantieri feiern gemeinsam das Ausdocken der neuen Norwegian Aqua" (in German). April 24, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Norwegian Aqua Christened in Miami". Cruise Critic. April 14, 2025. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ Tunney, Donna (March 28, 2025). "Weather Forces Debark Change for Norwegian Aqua's Maiden Crossing". Cruise Hive. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ "2026 CRUISE SHIP SCHEDULE" (PDF). Go To Bermuda. Department of Marine and Ports Services. November 17, 2025. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
- ^ a b "Norwegian Aqua Arrives in Miami for Next Caribbean Season". Travel Market Report. October 8, 2025. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ a b c Rubio, Paul (July 24, 2025). "All Aboard the New Norwegian Aqua". Palm Beach Illustrated. Retrieved November 30, 2025.