Norwegian Cruise Line recently changed the departure port of the first trans-Atlantic crossing of the new Norwegian Aura.

The 3,880-passenger ship is scheduled to kick off the repositioning voyage on May 28, 2026.

Originally set to depart from the Port of Barcelona, the 13-night itinerary will now sail from another Spanish port: Tarragona.

In a statement sent to booked guests, Norwegian said that the change was related to port availability in Barcelona.

“While we coordinate closely with port authorities to confirm every detail well in advance, operational conditions can change, and at times we’re informed that space is no longer available,” the company explained.

“We understand that itinerary changes can bring disappointment, and we truly appreciate your understanding and flexibility,” Norwegian added.

Norwegian noted that Tarragona is an ancient port city with Roman history and beaches that “offer a beautiful welcome of its own.”

No other changes were made to the itinerary of the crossing, which also includes destinations in Spain and the United Kingdom.

After departing from Tarragona, the Norwegian Aura is set to visit Motril, Cádiz and Gibraltar. The 170,000-ton vessel will then spend eight days at sea before arriving in Miami.

Before kicking off the trans-Atlantic crossing, the vessel is also scheduled to offer a seven-night cruise to the Mediterranean.

Sailing from Trieste, the sailing includes visits to destinations in Italy and Malta, such as Valletta, Salerno and Civitavecchia. Initially scheduled to end in Barcelona, the open-jaw itinerary will now conclude in Tarragona.

Currently being built at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone Shipyard, the Norwegian Aura will become the largest ship in Norwegian Cruise Line’s history.

According to the company, the ship will be ten percent larger than its Prima-class predecessors and will also surpass the Breakaway Plus vessels, which are currently the largest in the fleet.