Norwegian Cruise Line · Prima Plus Class
Norwegian Aqua: ship guide
First Prima Plus ship with the Aqua Slidecoaster, Glow Court and Sukhothai Thai dining.
Best for: Families and couples who want Norwegian’s newest ship class with the Slidecoaster and Glow Court, sailing Bermuda from New York in summer and the Caribbean from Florida in winter. Sails from New York, Miami, Port Canaveral (Orlando) in 2026 and 2027.
About Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Aqua debuted in April 2025 as the first ship in the Prima Plus Class, a stretched and taller evolution of Norwegian Prima and Viva. At 1,056 feet and 156,300 gross tons it is about 10 percent larger than the first two Prima ships and carries 3,571 guests at double occupancy with a crew of 1,597, which Norwegian says is the highest staffing level of any new contemporary ship. The Ocean Boulevard promenade, Infinity Beach and Oceanwalk glass bridges carry over from the Prima design.
The headline attraction is the Aqua Slidecoaster, the first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide at sea, next to The Drop ten-deck free-fall slide and the Glow Court, an LED-floored digital sports complex that becomes a club at night. Dining adds Sukhothai, Norwegian’s first Thai specialty restaurant, alongside Cagney’s, Onda by Scarpetta, Palomar, Nama, Hasuki and Le Bistro, plus a complimentary Indulge Food Hall with the plant-based Planterie counter. Shows include Revolution: A Celebration of Prince and Elements: The World Expanded.
In 2026 Norwegian Aqua spends the summer sailing five to eight night Bermuda cruises from New York with multi-day stays at the Royal Naval Dockyard, then returns to Miami for winter 2026 to 2027 Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings of seven and eight nights. In 2027 it sails weeklong Caribbean cruises from Miami on Sundays, with new calls in Falmouth and George Town, before moving to Port Canaveral for seven-day Western Caribbean cruises from October 2027. It suits families and couples who want Norwegian’s newest thrills.
- Aqua Slidecoaster, the first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide at sea
- The Drop, a ten-deck free-fall dry slide
- Glow Court digital sports complex with an interactive LED floor
- Sukhothai, Norwegian’s first Thai specialty restaurant
- Ocean Boulevard promenade with Infinity Beach and Oceanwalk glass bridges
- Aqua Game Zone with retro arcade and virtual reality games
- The Haven with private elevators, infinity pool and three-bedroom suites
- Revolution: A Celebration of Prince and Elements: The World Expanded in the theater
Staterooms and suites
Studio
Solo staterooms with no single supplement, a full bed, private bathroom and access to the Studio Lounge.
Inside
Interior staterooms including family layouts sleeping up to four; the lowest-cost way onto Norwegian’s newest class.
Oceanview
Picture-window staterooms for guests who want daylight without a balcony.
Balcony and Club Balcony Suite
Balcony staterooms with larger bathrooms than earlier Prima ships, and Club Balcony Suites with extra living space and priority perks; both popular with couples and families.
Suites
Suites outside The Haven including family suites and aft-facing penthouses with large balconies.
The Haven by Norwegian
Keycard-access complex at the top aft of the ship with Penthouses, Owner’s Suites and a new three-bedroom Duplex Suite, plus 24-hour butler and concierge service, private elevators, The Haven Restaurant, bar and lounge and a sundeck with infinity pool.
Norwegian Aqua deck plans
Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.
Deck 20
Glow Court.
- Glow CourtGet an epic game going at Glow Court, a high-tech LED sports floor brilliantly engineered for immersive play. Plus, watch from the sidelines or just kick back in the stylish lounge. Then, it's time for a rematch.
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
On board Norwegian Aqua
Dining on Norwegian Aqua
Hudson’sIncluded
Main dining room on deck 7 with 270-degree views over the stern.
The Commodore RoomIncluded
Second main dining room on deck 6 with the same rotating menu.
Indulge Food HallIncluded
Food hall with counters including Planterie plant-based bowls, Seaside Rotisserie, Nudls and a Q Texas Smokehouse station.
Surfside Café & GrillIncluded
Pool-deck buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Local Bar & GrillIncluded
24-hour pub-style eatery on Ocean Boulevard.
SukhothaiSpecialty
Norwegian’s first Thai restaurant on deck 17 with traditional and creative dishes.
Cagney’s SteakhouseSpecialty
American steakhouse with Black Angus beef and seafood.
Onda by ScarpettaSpecialty
Modern Italian with signature pastas.
PalomarSpecialty
Mediterranean seafood including tuna crudo and grilled octopus.
Hasuki, Nama, Le Bistro, Los Lobos and Food RepublicSpecialty
Teppanyaki, sushi, French, premium Mexican and Asian-Latin fusion complete the specialty lineup.
Entertainment and activities
- Revolution: A Celebration of Prince and Elements: The World Expanded in the Aqua Theater & Club
- Aqua Slidecoaster hybrid rollercoaster waterslide
- The Drop ten-deck free-fall slide and the family aqua park
- Glow Court LED sports court that turns into a nightclub
- Aqua Game Zone arcade and virtual reality
- Ocean Boulevard with Infinity Beach and Oceanwalk glass bridges
- Mandara Spa thermal suite and the adults-only Vibe Beach Club
- Syd Norman’s Pour House, The Improv at Sea, Swirl Wine Bar and Casinos at Sea
Families and who it suits
Splash Academy runs complimentary programs for ages 3 to 12 and Entourage hosts teens 13 to 17, with Guppies sessions for under-threes alongside a parent; the Slidecoaster, Glow Court, Aqua Game Zone and the kids’ aqua park are built for families.
Best for: Families and couples who want Norwegian’s newest ship class with the Slidecoaster and Glow Court, sailing Bermuda from New York in summer and the Caribbean from Florida in winter.
Sails from: New York, Miami, Port Canaveral (Orlando) · Regions: Bermuda, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Bahamas
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Facts checked against Norwegian Cruise Line: Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian newsroom: Norwegian Cruise Line takes delivery of Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian newsroom: over 500 voyages during peak 2027 season on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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