Fincantieri announced the successful delivery of the Norwegian Aqua, the first ship in the expanded Prima Plus Class, built for Norwegian Cruise Line.

The delivery ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard, attended by executives from both companies, including Fincantieri Chairman Biagio Mazzotta, CEO Pierroberto Folgiero, and General Manager of the Merchant Ships Division Luigi Matarazzo, as well as Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, and David J. Herrera, Brand President of Norwegian Cruise Line.

Following this delivery, Fincantieri is preparing for the launch of Norwegian Aqua’s sister ship, the Norwegian Luna, scheduled for Friday, March 14. The Norwegian Luna is set to debut in Spring 2026.

With a gross tonnage of 156,300 and a length of approximately 322 meters, the Aqua is 10 percent larger than the first two Prima Class ships, the Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva.