Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed that the newest ship to join its fleet, Norwegian Aqua, will debut in April 2025 with seven-day voyages from Port Canaveral, Florida.
As the first ship in the next-generation Prima Plus Class, Norwegian Aqua will feature the world’s first hybrid coaster at sea, the cruise line’s first three-bedroom Duplex Suites in The Haven and an innovative digital sports complex.
The ship’s first voyages to the Caribbean include calls to the idyllic island destinations of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island in the Bahamas.
Following the success of Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, Norwegian Aqua will deliver new brand-new guest experiences, alongside an overall 10 percent size and capacity increase from its sister ships.
“Norwegian Aqua is a true testament of fusing together what represents the future of our Brand as the first ship in the Prima Plus Class, and our commitment to pushing the boundaries in guest-first experiences that will make new waves at sea. Named for both the beautiful shades of blue from the ocean and our connection to the sea, Norwegian Aqua will feature new, elevated and exhilarating offerings that once again showcase NCL as the innovator in the industry and as a key contributor to a new era of cruising.”
David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line
The brand-new ship will also showcase a colourful hull art design by Norwegian Cruise Line’s first-ever major female hull artist, Allison Hueman- world renowned for her distinctive art style blending ethereal realism. Norwegian Aqua‘s design is curated by Goldman Global Arts and evokes modern mythology through colourful mashups of abstract and figurative representations of sea and sky.
“I’m honoured, not only to be the first major female hull artist for Norwegian Cruise Line, but to also know that my artwork will be roaming the seas touching different parts of the world. It’s incredibly special for me to partner with a brand that believes in the magical connection between art and exploration.”
Allison Hueman, Filipino-American multidisciplinary artist
Exhilarating Top Deck Thrills
The world’s first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide, the Aqua Slidecoaster, will premier onboard Norwegian Aqua. This exclusive experience will feature three stories of exciting twists and turns around the ship’s funnel, complete with exhilarating dual slides and a magnetic lift that propels guests through two different courses.
The new Glow Court will offer a variety of interactive guest activities by day, and transform into a nightclub in the evening. Additionally, guests will be able to enjoy other favourite Prima Class experiences onboard, including The Drop, a 10-story free-fall slide, and the Stadium, a game space offering complimentary activities.
Spacious Accommodations
Norwegian Aqua will boast the cruise line’s first-ever three-bedroom Duplex Haven Suites, offering all-new luxurious accommodations in the premium keycard-access-only-complex, The Haven by Norwegian® .
These four two-story suites feature separate living and dining areas; three bathrooms; a sprawling balcony; and three bedrooms, with two including a king size bed, and the master offering floor-to-ceiling windows for breathtaking ocean views.
As the largest Haven complex in Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet, The Haven onboard Norwegian Aqua will feature 123 well-appointed suites, an expansive sundeck, serene infinity pool, outdoor spa, two hot tubs, a private lounge, exclusive bar, and sweeping sea views available from every public space. Haven guests will also benefit from 24-hour butler service and a dedicated concierge team.
Aside from this, Norwegian Aqua will offer the most spacious accommodations in the fleet. Solo travellers will also continue to enjoy the cruise line’s signature Studio staterooms, priced with them in mind and including private key card access to a dedicated Studio Lounge. Furthermore, the ship will also feature the latest solo stateroom expanded categories, offering more space and variety to single cruisers at reduced fares.
Fun For The Whole Family
Family favourite, Splash Academy will return to Norwegian Aqua for children ages three to 12. Teens aged 13 to 17 can also enjoy fun activities at Entourage- the signature dedicated teens club.
For those in the family who love lounging at sea, guests will love Norwegian Aqua‘s infinity edge pool with expanded seating and day beds on the main pool deck. And for an adults-only escape, the exclusive Vibe Beach Club also offers more lounge seating.
With Norwegian Cruise Line’s biggest Ocean Boulevard to-date, guests can also spend their days exploring this outdoor walkway that wraps around the entire ship: complete with Oceanwalk; Infinity Beach; and La Terrazza, the open air lounge with sweeping sea views.
Sunny Itineraries All Year Round
Following a series of seven-day Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral, Florida, Norwegian Aqua will offer five and seven-day sailings to Bermuda from New York City, from August 2025 through to October 2025. She will then sail five and seven-day Eastern Caribbean itineraries from Miami, from October 2025 to April 2026.
More new features onboard Norwegian Aqua will be revealed in the upcoming year!
