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Norwegian

Aqua

80
SCORE /100

Category Scores

General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
59Beats 47% of ships
Dining
48Beats 22% of ships
Entertainment
72Top 41% of ships
Activities & Thrills
80Top 19% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
94Top 4% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 13% of ships
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What We Like

Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 94/100
Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 80/100
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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Dining is a relative weak point at 48/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 2.6 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineNorwegian
Ship NameNorwegian Aqua
Maiden voyage28 March 2025
Physical
Year Built2025
BuilderFincantieri, Marghera, Italy
Gross Tonnage
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
156,300 tons
Length
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
322 m
Width/Beam
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
41 m
Ship Within a ShipThe Haven
Total decks
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
20
Passenger Decks20
Speed
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22 knots
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,388
Passenger to Crew Ratio
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.6
Total Cabins1,760
Single Occupancy Cabins
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins42
Passenger Capacity
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
3,571
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
37
Amenities
RestaurantsCommodore Room, Hudson's, Surfside Cafe and Grill, Local Bar and Grill, Indulge Food Hall (Tamara, Nudls, Q Texas Smokehouse, The Latin Quarter, Seaside Rotisserie, Tapas, Planterie, Just Desserts), Haven Restaurant (suite guests), Onda by Scarpetta, Los Lobos, Nama Sushi & Sashimi, Palomar, Sukhothai
Restaurants - Paid5
Restaurants - Included5
Onboard Currency
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
$
Total Pools4
- Pools - General Access4
- Pools - Adults Only0
Water Playground/Splash ParkYes
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs8
- Hot Tubs - General Access8
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges16
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoNo
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackNo
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformYes
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaAdult-only outdoor lounge / adults-only club
Special AmenitiesAqua Slidecoaster (hybrid water slide/roller coaster, ~31 mph), 10-story dry slide, three-deck Aqua Park, digital sport complex, Topgolf Swing Suite, Indulge Food Hall with 8 stations
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$20.00
Tip added to drinks & services
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
20%
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
C6HT4
IMO number
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9824007
MMSI number
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
311001559
Port of registry
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Nassau, Bahamas