New cruise ship leaves Southampton for transatlantic debut

New cruise ship leaves Southampton for transatlantic debut

The new Norwegian Aqua cruise ship left Southampton for the first time to make its transatlantic debut.

Weather Forces Debark Change for Norwegian Aqua's Maiden Crossing

No cruise itinerary is set in stone, not even transatlantic crossings with no port calls, it turns out.  Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed a major route change for its new-build, Norwegian Aqua, due to depart Southampton on Friday, March 28, 2025 and arrive for the first time in North America, calling at Boston on April 4, 2025. It seems the long-range weather forecast spells potential trouble, with a North Atlantic storm likely to impact the s…

Norwegian Aqua cruise ship welcomes first guests on inaugural voyage

Norwegian Cruise Line has welcomed its first guests on its newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, which features a hybrid coaster and waterslide.

Cruise insiders share thoughts on new Norwegian Aqua

Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, has made waves among cruise experts who got a first look during a special preview sailing from Southampton.

Norwegian Aqua: All Aboard NCL's Newest Ship

ITTN’s Shane Cullen is onboard the unveiling of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Aqua, the newest addition to the cruise line’s fleet along with many trade and media from across the UK and Ireland.  Norwegian Aqua is the first ship in the new Prima Plus Class, a design that promises to push the boundaries of what a cruise ship can offer. It is c.320 meters long and will host 3,571 guests at double occupancy. While definitely a large ship, it i…

Industry shares first impressions of Norwegian Aqua

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) hosted more than 1,000 UK and Irish agents onboard its newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, on a sailing from Southampton