On 13 March 2025 Fincantieri announced the delivery of Norwegian Aqua, the first cruise ship in the expanded Prima Plus Class, built for Norwegian Cruise Line.
The delivery ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard, attended by executives from both companies, including Fincantieri Chairman Biagio Mazzotta, CEO Pierroberto Folgiero, and General Manager of the Merchant Ships Division Luigi Matarazzo.
Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, and David J. Herrera, Brand President of Norwegian Cruise Line, were also present.
At 156,300gt and 1,056ft in length, Norwegian Aqua is 10 per cent larger than the first two Prima Class vessels, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, which were also built by Fincantieri, providing guests with open spaces, and experiences, including the Aqua Slidecoaster, the world’s first-ever hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide; the Glow Court, a new high-tech digital sports complex with an interactive LED floor; as well as the Aqua Game Zone, a multi-faceted entertainment space filled with immersive and virtual reality games.
Norwegian Aqua features the most expansive 360-degree outdoor promenade to date, Ocean Boulevard.
Over the past few months, more than 4,000 people, including Fincantieri staff and partner companies, have worked onboard this new ship.
In addition to the delivery of Norwegian Aqua, the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera undertook the launching ceremony of Norwegian Luna on 14 March, sister shipto Norwegian Aqua, scheduled for delivery in spring 2026.
This event further strengthens the relationship between Fincantieri and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, coming just weeks after the announcement of a landmark order for four approximately 226,000 tons cruise ships, the largest ever built for NCL by the Group.
