Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has opened bookings for the all-new Norwegian Aqua, the first of its expanded Prima Plus Class setting sail in April 2025.

As of November 2, travellers can book Norwegian Aqua’s first voyages to the Caribbean with seven-day itineraries departing from Port Canaveral, FL. Voyages include calls to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Great Stirrup Cay, NCL’s private island in The Bahamas.

Norwegian Aqua, Aqua Slidecoaster

Norwegian Aqua, Main Pool

Following these Caribbean sailings, Norwegian Aqua will offer five- and seven-day voyages to Bermuda from New York City from August 2025 through October 2025. The ship will then sail five- and seven-day Eastern Caribbean itineraries from Miami beginning October 2025 through April 2026.

Being built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, Norwegian Aqua will feature an overall 10% size and capacity increase from its sister ships, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva. It will span 1,056 feet and accommodate 3,571 guests at double occupancy, and offer more outdoor space and the highest staffing levels of any new contemporary cruise ship.

Top Deck Trills

Upon its debut, Norwegian Aqua will premiere the world’s first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide, the Aqua Slidecoaster. Spanning three stories of twists and turns, the Aqua Slidecoaster will feature dual slides and a magnetic lift that propels adventurous guests through two different courses.

The new Glow Court, a digital sports complex with an interactive LED floor, will offer a variety of interactive activities by day before transforming into a nightclub at night. Other favourite Prima Class experiences aboard the ship will include The Drop, NCL’s 10-storey, free-fall slide, and the Stadium, a now expanded game space offering complimentary activities.

Norwegian Aqua, La Terrazza

The Haven and Accommodations

Norwegian Aqua will boast the largest NCL Haven complex in NCL’s fleet, including the line’s first-ever Three-Bedroom Duplex Haven Suites. These four 2-storey spacious suites feature separate living and dining areas, three bathrooms, a sprawling balcony, and three bedrooms, of which two include a king size bed, with the master offering floor-to-ceiling windows. 

In total, The Haven aboard Norwegian Aqua will offer 123 well-appointed suites, including access to an expansive dedicated sundeck; an infinity pool overlooking the ship’s stern; an outdoor spa complete with a glass-walled sauna and cold room; two hot tubs; a private lounge; exclusive bar with rare spirits and vintages; and sweeping sea views from every public space. There’ll also be 24-hour butler service and a dedicated concierge team. 

Norwegian Aqua will offer a variety of NCL’s most spacious accommodations, including inside, ocean view and balcony category staterooms. Solo travellers will continue to enjoy NCL’s signature Studio staterooms, which include private keycard access to a dedicated Studio Lounge. The ship will also feature the company’s latest solo stateroom expanded categories, solo inside, solo oceanview and solo balcony, offering more space and variety of accommodations to single cruisers at reduced fares that are less than the cost of paying double occupancy. 

Norwegian Aqua, Haven Duplex

Wide Open Spaces for Families

NCL’s family-favourite Splash Academy for children ages 3-12 will return to Norwegian Aqua, while guests ages 13-17 can enjoy age-appropriate activities at Entourage, NCL’s signature teen club.

For days spent lounging at sea, Norwegian Aqua’s infinity-edge pool features expanded seating and, for the first time in NCL’s fleet, day beds will be available on the main pool deck. For an elevated adults-only experience, the expanded Vibe Beach Club will offer more lounge seating.

With additional outdoor spaces, guests can spend their days exploring NCL’s most expansive Ocean Boulevard to date, the outdoor walkway that wraps around the entire ship complete with the glass bridge, Oceanwalk. Infinity Beach featuring expanded vistas and intimate pools, and the open-air La Terrazza lounge.

Norwegian Aqua, The Grid

Source: Travlweek