Norwegian Cruise Line Celebrates Float Out of Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line is celebrating a major construction milestone for its next ship, Norwegian Aqua. The first Prima Plus Class vessel was floated out yesterday from its dry dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, marking the first time the ship made contact with the water.
The float out of Norwegian Aqua signifies the completion of the external work done on the ship in preparation for its April 2025 debut. Two ceremonial coins were welded into Norwegian Aqua in maritime tradition, which historically symbolizes an offering to ancient gods and goddesses of the sea in exchange for good luck and safe passage.
"We are excited to celebrate another milestone with our partners at Fincantieri, who are integral to the Prima Class journey and supporting us in evolving the amazing experience we design and deliver for our guests,” said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “Building upon the guest-favorite features of the award-winning vessels of this class, the 10% increase in space provides us with more flexibility to deliver more offerings and more beautifully designed venues for our guests to relax and explore on board Norwegian Aqua.”
About Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Aqua will be 10% larger than the first two Prima Class vessels, at 156,300 gross tons and 1,056 feet in length. The ship will provide more space and more innovative offerings including the world’s first-ever hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide (Aqua Slidecoaster), a new digital sports complex with an interactive LED floor (Glow Court), and NCL’s most expansive Ocean Boulevard outdoor promenade. The ship will also boast luxurious accommodations in The Haven by Norwegian, including the first-ever Three-Bedroom Duplex Haven Suites.
Norwegian Aqua will make its debut in April 2025, sailing 7-night Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral. Port calls to include Puerto Plata, Tortola, St. Thomas, and Great Stirrup Cay.
Following the ship’s Caribbean season, Norwegian Aqua will offer five and seven-day voyages to Bermuda from New York City from August 2025 to October 2025, and then cruise five and seven-day Eastern Caribbean itineraries from Miami from October 2025 to April 2026.
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