Norwegian Aqua entered service in 2025 as the first of Norwegian Cruise Line's Prima Plus ships, a longer, larger take on the Prima class. She measures about 156,300 gross tons and carries 3,565 guests at double occupancy.
Signature additions include the Aqua Slidecoaster, which NCL calls the first hybrid roller coaster and waterslide at sea, the Glow Court LED sports floor and the line's first three-bedroom duplex suites in The Haven. NCL markets her on Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda itineraries, and she is scheduled for a 2026 season of Bermuda sailings from New York.
Highlights
Aqua Slidecoaster
A two-person dueling ride that combines a roller coaster track with a waterslide.
Glow Court
An LED sports floor that turns into an interactive game space.
Ocean Boulevard
An outdoor promenade wrapping the ship, with Infinity Beach and infinity pools.
Revolution: A Celebration of Prince
NCL describes it as the first Prince show at sea.
The Haven
NCL's suite enclave, here including the line's first three-bedroom duplex suites.
Best for
- Travelers who want a new ship that feels less crowded
- Suite buyers looking at The Haven
- Families with tweens and teens
Good to know before you book
- Norwegian has not published a deck count on its ship page, so we leave it off.
- Specialty restaurants such as Onda by Scarpetta cost extra unless included in a promotion or package.
- Bermuda sailings from New York spend two days at sea each way; check the weather outlook for spring and fall departures.
Where Norwegian Aqua sails
Deployments change by season and year. Recent and announced itineraries include:
Regions: Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda
Home ports: New York City
Norwegian Aqua questions
What is Prima Plus?
Prima Plus is Norwegian Cruise Line's name for the stretched evolution of its Prima class. Norwegian Aqua is the first ship in the subclass.
How big is Norwegian Aqua?
Norwegian Aqua measures about 156,300 gross tons, is 1,056 feet long and carries 3,565 guests at double occupancy with 1,597 crew.
What is the Aqua Slidecoaster?
It is a hybrid ride that combines a roller coaster and a waterslide, with two riders racing side by side.
Sources and fact-checking (last checked October 14, 2026)
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