A Norwegian Aqua cruise ship was launched

The American cruise shipowner Norwegian Cruise Line together with the Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri notes the next stage of development — A cruise ship was launched on 23 April Norwegian Aqua, a symbol of modernity in the maritime industry that sets new standards in the design of Prima Plus class ships.

Fincantieri is constantly maintaining a rapid pace in the construction of cruise ships, which confirms their recent activity. Just five days ago, on April 18, the Marghera shipyard celebrated the transfer of the Cunard Line to their newest passenger ship, Queen Anne, which was the subject of our last article. This event not only emphasizes the engineering excellence of the Italian company, but also highlights their ability to manage many projects efficiently at the same time.

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Shortly after this ceremony, in the heart of the same shipyard, the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) along with the Fincantieri team celebrated the launch of their latest work, the Norwegian Aqua. During this significant event, according to sea traditions, two coins were welded into the hull of the ship. — ancient symbols of happiness and safety at sea. David J. Herrera, president of the Norwegian Cruise Line, noted that launching Norwegian Aqua not only constitutes another milestone in the company's history, but also demonstrates the evolution and innovation of the maritime industry.

Norwegian Aqua, having a displacement of 156 300 tons and measuring about 322 metres, offers 10% more space compared to the sister units of the Prima class. There will be news on board, such as Aqua Slidecoaster — The world's first hybrid roller coaster combined with a water slide as well as Glow Court — modern sports complex with interactive LED flooring. Additionally, the ship will offer luxury accommodation in The Haven by Norwegian, including exclusive Haven Duplex apartments.

During this event, Luigi Matarazzo, CEO of the Fincantieri Merchant Ship Division, stressed that the partnership with the NCL is the foundation for shipbuilding innovations that allow border shifting in the design of cruise ships.

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Work on Norwegian Aqua will be conducted continuously until April 2025, when the ship will be officially deployed. His first cruises, lasting seven days after the Caribbean, will begin with Port Canaveral, Florida. The ship will wrap to exotic locations such as Puerto Plata (Dominicana), Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St. Thomas (United States Virgin Islands) and Great Stirrup Cay, a private island owned by the NCL in the Bahamas.

After the end of the Caribbean season, August to October 2025, Norwegian Aqua It will run on five- and seven-day routes from New York City to Bermuda, and then from October 2025 to April 2026 on routes across the East Caribbean from Miami, known as the world capital voyageThe cruisers.

Source: Fincantieri