Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) took delivery of Norwegian Aqua, the 20th ship in its fleet and the first in a new cruise ship class, yesterday at Fincantieri's shipyard in Marghera, Italy.
As Norwegian Aqua prepares to enter service, sister Norwegian Luna will move to the floating dock previously occupied by Norwegian Aqua for interior construction and furnishing in preparation for the ship's launch in spring 2026.
Norwegian Aqua is 10 per cent larger than the company's most recent cruise ship class, measuring 1,056 feet (322 metres) in length and 156,300 gross tonnes, and accommodates 3,571 guests at double occupancy.
After a series of inaugural European sailings, she will embark on a trans-Atlantic journey from Southampton, United Kingdom, on March 28. On April 13, the ship will be officially christened in Miami
During her first year of service, Norwegian Aqua will sail from Miami and Port Canaveral, as well as New York City. Departing from Florida ports, Norwegian Aqua will offer short voyages to the Bahamas as well as seven-day Caribbean itineraries.