Fincantieri and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the pioneer in innovative cruise travel, celebrated the delivery at the Marghera (Venice) shipyard of Norwegian Aqua, the first ship of the expanded Prima Plus Class that Fincantieri is building for the cruise line.
The ceremony was attended by Biagio Mazzotta and Pierroberto Folgiero, respectively Chairman, CEO and Managing Director of Fincantieri, and by Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager of the Fincantieri Merchant Ships Division.
Norwegian Aqua features
Norwegian Aqua features the most expansive 360-degree outdoor promenade to date
Present for the shipowner were Harry Sommer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd, and David J. Herrera, Brand President of Norwegian Cruise Line.
At 156,300 gross tons and a length that spans 1,056 feet, Norwegian Aqua is 10% larger than the first two Prima Class vessels, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva, which also feature the craftmanship of Fincantieri, providing guests with wide open space, thoughtful art and design and more unmatched 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.
Moreover, Norwegian Aqua features the most expansive 360-degree outdoor promenade to date, Ocean Boulevard.
Fincantieri staff and partner companies
Over the past few months, more than 4,000 people, including Fincantieri staff and partner companies, have worked tirelessly onboard this new ship. In addition to the delivery of Norwegian Aqua, the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera will experience another milestone, with the launching ceremony of Norwegian Luna, the sister ship to Norwegian Aqua, scheduled for delivery in spring 2026.
A double event that further strengthens the close 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.