NCL says that Norwegian Aqua will offer five and seven-day voyages to Bermuda from New York City from August 2025 through October 2025
Cruise operator Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched its latest Prima Class offering with the all-new Norwegian Aqua, the first of the expanded Prima Plus Class, which will set sail in April 2025.
According to a press statement by NCL, travellers can book Norwegian Aqua’s first voyages to the Caribbean with seven-day itineraries departing from Port Canaveral in Florida in the United States. Voyages include the destinations of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands and Great Stirrup Cay, NCL’s private island in the Bahamas.
NCL says that 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, the “Cruise Capital of the World,” beginning October 2025 through April 2026.
David J. Herrera
“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,” says David J Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line.
Constructed by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, NCL says the size and capacity for Norwegian Aqua is much more than its sister ships. Spanning 322 metres, 156,300 gross tons and accommodating 3,571 guests at double occupancy, Norwegian Aqua will offer more outdoor space and the highest staffing levels of any new contemporary cruise ship.
The statement adds that Norwegian Aqua will also showcase a lively and colourful hull art entitled “Where the Sky Meets the Sea,” by NCL’s first-ever major female hull artist, Allison Hueman. Hueman is world-renowned for her street art and global brand collaborations, including Nike, L’Oreal and Google.
“I am 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 is incredibly special for me to partner with a brand that believes in the magical connection between art and exploration,” says Hueman.
NCL says Norwegian Aqua will premiere the world’s first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide, the Aqua Slidecoaster. It will also feature a digital sports complex with an interactive LED floor named Glow Court, some of the most coveted Prima Class experiences including the Drop, NCL’s 10-story free-fall slide, and the Stadium, now an expanded game space offering complimentary activities.
NCL says its first three-bedroom duplex haven suites, in the Haven by Norwegian will be unveiled in this ship. Guests will enjoy 24-hour butler service and a dedicated concierge team, along with inside, ocean view and balcony category staterooms. The ship will also feature the NCL’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.
NCL adds that its Splash Academy will be available for children ages three to 12, while adolescents aged 13 to 17, can engage in fun, age-appropriate activities at Entourage, NCL’s signature teen club with its very own dedicated space.
