Norwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery Of Its First $850 Million Prima Plus-Class Cruise Ship
Norwegian Cruise Line has taken the delivery of its newest and biggest ship of its fleet, the Norwegian Aqua, which is gearing up for its first voyage scheduled for April 26, 2025, a 7-night Caribbean Cruise from Canaveral Port.
The ceremony was organised in Venice at Fincantieri’s Marghera Shipyard, where over 4000 skilled professionals worked tirelessly to construct the behemoth, estimated to cost $850 million to build.
This is the first in the next-generation Prima-class ship, with a 156,300 gross tonnage and measuring 322 m lengthwise. It is 10% larger than the first two Prima class vessels, the Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva.
Guests will be thrilled to discover the Slideocoaster, the first hybrid roller coaster with a water slide, an interactive digital sports complex, the Glow Court and the Ocean Boulevard, a 360-degree outdoor promenade.
President of NCL David J Herrera mentioned that it is more than just a vessel and is a commitment to the guests that they will continue to push their boundaries to deliver more at sea.
The vessel also has the Sukhothai, their first Thai specialty restaurant, to cater to the sensitive taste buds of its guests.
The ship is designed to offer a memorable and fun experience to a family while cruising to the Caribbean, the company’s private island in the Bahamas, Bermuda and Great Stirrup Cay, where it promises to invest in great guest experiences.
Its sister ship, Norwegian Luna, was floated out recently and would be taken to the floating dock, earlier occupied by the Norwegian Aqua. The ship will be launched in 2026.
The Fincantieri shipyard is presently working on 4 new cruise vessels for Norwegian that will be one of the biggest at sea, with the first likely to be delivered in 2030.
References: AOL, The Independent
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