Norwegian Cruise Line this week opened the books on its first Prima Plus Class ship, Norwegian Aqua, which will sail the Caribbean in 2025. The first sailings will be seven-day itineraries out of Port Canaveral, including Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Great Stirrup Cay, NCL’s private island. Norwegian Aqua then will head north, sailing five- and seven-day itineraries from New York to Bermuda from August through October 2025, followed by five- and seven-day Eastern Caribbean itineraries out of Miami from October 2025 through April 2026.
Ten percent bigger than its sisters Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, and holding 3,571 guests, Norwegian Aqua will add outdoor space and a number of unique experiences: the Aqua Slidecoaster, a two-person hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide will plummet three stories around the ship’s funnel; the Glow Court, a sports complex with a high-tech LED floor; a 10-story water slide over the ocean (Norwegian Aqua | Experiences | Norwegian Cruise Line – NCL); and the Stadium, an expanded game space offering complimentary activities.
Norwegian Aqua also will have an expanded Haven complex and a new room category, Three-Bedroom Duplex Haven Suites, two stories high with separate living and dining areas, three bathrooms, a large balcony, two bedrooms with king-size beds, and a master bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows.
The Haven complex will be the largest in the Norwegian fleet, with 123 suites, a sundeck, an infinity pool, an outdoor spa with a glass-walled sauna and cold room, two hot tubs, a private lounge, an exclusive bar with rare spirits and vintages, 24-hour butler service and a dedicated concierge team.
The ship also will debut NCL’s first day beds on the main pool deck, plus an expanded Ocean Boulevard and Vibe Beach Club.
“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,” said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line.
