Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Aqua is one of Norwegian's 21 active ships and first entered service in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 156,300 gross tons, 1,056 feet in length, and 20 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,571 guests and approximately 1,388 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $850 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Norwegian Aqua
Ship Stats
Year Built
2025
Tonnage
156,300 GT
Length
1,056 ft
Capacity
3,571
Crew
1,388
Cost
$850 million
Decks
20
Prima Plus Class
Prima Plus Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Norwegian. The first ship introduced in this class was Norwegian Aqua (2025), followed by Norwegian Luna (2026).
Norwegian Aqua Ship Age
Norwegian Aqua entered service in 2025. Across Norwegian's active fleet, the average build year is 2011 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 2 of 21 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Norwegian Aqua
Current ship
Norwegian Aqua Renovations
Renovation details
The Norwegian Aqua has not yet experienced refurbishment efforts. No dry dock is currently necessary as the ship is new. The Norwegian Aqua was built in 2025.
Norwegian Aqua Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Norwegian's fleet
Norwegian Aqua measures 1,056 feet (322 m) (vs Norwegian fleet average of 994 ft) and has gross tonnage of 156,300 GT (vs fleet average of 123,300 GT). It ranks 8 of 21 by length and 5 of 21 by tonnage in Norwegian's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Norwegian Aqua vs Norwegian fleet averages
Norwegian Aqua carries 3,571 passengers (vs Norwegian average of 3,073) and has 1,388 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,303). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.57:1 compared with Norwegian's overall 2.36:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,571
passengers
Crew Members
1,388
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.57 : 1
Norwegian Avg
2.36 : 1
Norwegian Aqua
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Aqua.
Deck 8buffetIndulge Food Hall
Deck 17buffetSurfside Cafe & Grill
Deck 7cafeStarbucks
Deck 7main dining roomHudson's
Deck 6main dining roomThe Commodore Room
Deck 8quick eatsThe Local Bar & Grill
Deck 7specialtyCagney's Steakhouse
Deck 6specialtyHasuki
Deck 8specialtyLa Terrazza
Deck 7specialtyLe Bistro
Deck 8specialtyLos Lobos Cantina
Deck 7specialtyNama Sushi & Sashimi
Deck 8specialtyOnda by Scarpetta
Deck 17specialtyPalomar
Deck 17specialtySukhothai
Deck 16specialtyThe Haven Restaurant
Deck Plans
The Norwegian Aqua has a total of 16 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 5. The highest passenger deck is Deck 20. Click below to access deck plans for the Norwegian Aqua. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Deck 5 of 16
Frequently Asked Questions
Norwegian Aqua quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Norwegian Aqua Casino on Deck 6 of the ship.
You will find the Norwegian Aqua buffet on Deck 8 of the ship.
The Norwegian Aqua has not yet experienced refurbishment efforts. No dry dock is currently necessary as the ship is new. The Norwegian Aqua was built in 2025.
The ship belongs to the Norwegian class of ships known as the Prima Plus class.
The ship features 16 restaurants, 14 bars, 37 activities, 0 shows and 9 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Norwegian Aqua has a total of 16 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 20.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Norwegian Aqua. The ship's capacity is 3,571. When comparing the occupancy to the average Norwegian passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,120 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Norwegian ships.
The Norwegian Aqua was built in 2025. Norwegian includes 21 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2026. The average Norwegian ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
Each of Norwegian's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Norwegian Aqua is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Norwegian Aqua length equals 1,056 feet (322 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 21 active vessels in Norwegian fleet, measuring 994 feet (303 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.