Sarah Bretz, ContributorNorwegian Cruise Line has announced details on the experiences that will be available aboard its upcoming sister ships Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna. The vessels are the first in the Prima Plus class, following the launch of the Prima class with Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Norwegian Aqua and Luna will debut in 2025 and 2026, respectively.
The vessels will feature NCL’s first-ever Aqua and Luna Game Zone, an evolution of the popular Galaxy Pavilion and arcade venues. The vessels will feature expanded and redesigned spaces including Bull’s Eye Bar — a now complimentary experience with interactive dart games and a new full-service bar — and Tee Time — a supercharged version of mini golf where guests can play 12 interactive holes across two decks. The Mandara Spa and Salon and Pulse Fitness Center will also be refreshed.
“We provide our guests with more to do with a variety of fun, exciting and elevated experiences for every type of traveler,” said David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line. “The two sister ships will introduce a brand-new venue to the fleet, the Aqua and Luna Game Zone, along with thoughtfully redesigned spaces and bringing back many more of our best-in-class offerings, beloved by our guests and inspired by their feedback. We look forward to our guests enjoying more of what they love on board and creating unforgettable memories aboard Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna.”
Immersive Guest Experiences
As the next evolution in NCL vessels, Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna will feature the Aqua and Luna Game Zone. The venue will showcase a wide range of games and activities including virtual reality experiences such as Space Racing and Beat Hero where guest dance to the rhythm of the beat with dual swords, plus a mix of retro arcade games like Ms. Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and Down the Clown.
The ships will also offer The Bull’s Eye Bar, now boasting a full-service bar featuring handcrafted cocktails. Guests will be able to enjoy the fun of darts with elevated and virtual components designed to make the game more interactive and simplify the scoring process. With six different games ranging from beginner to advanced, players can take aim at a classic dart board that features added video game-style graphics and automated scoring that are projected onto a big-screen TV.
Tee Time, the Prima class interactive mini golf area themed around the Wonders of the World will return to Norwegian Aqua and Luna 2.5 times larger than the ones on Norwegian Prima and Viva. It will feature 12 holes across two decks, offering a more enhanced experience.
Lastly, as a result of guest feedback, the Pickleball Court will return to its own dedicated space that’s separate from The Stadium.
A Wellness Retreat
Designed by world-class architects at the Rockwell Group, both the Mandara Spa and Salon and Pulse Fitness Center aboard Norwegian Luna and Aqua will be redesigned. The Mandara Spa once again features a two-story indoor spa waterfall and marble staircase.
Passengers will now be able to unwind with a brand-new clay sauna, a spa service that revitalizes the skin through detoxifying, cleansing, and gentle exfoliation, leaving the body refreshed and radiant. The spa’s thalassotherapy pool in the spa will also feature new thalassotherapy loungers.
New to the Prima class, IV Drip Therapy will also be available, providing a powerful boost of hydration and essential nutrients to guests.
The thermal suite aboard both ships will include twice as many heated loungers as Norwegian Viva and Prima. Returning favorites will include the charcoal sauna, ice room, salt room, and flotation salt pool.
Pulse Fitness Center will feature a new design to offer guests a sleek, modern sanctuary complete with state-of-the-art workout equipment, cardio machines, and a dedicated spin studio. Additionally, guests will be able to partake in a variety of classes including yoga, mat Pilates, cycling, stretching, and more.
Norwegian Aqua Schedule
Starting in April 2025, Norwegian Aqua will operate seven-day Caribbean voyages from Port Canaveral, Florida to the Dominican Republic, Tortola, St. Thomas, and NCL’s private Bahamian island Great Stirrup Cay.
Following the Caribbean season, Aqua will offer five and seven-day Bermuda cruises from New York City from August through October 2025. Starting in October, the ship will move to Miami to offer five and seven-day eastern Caribbean sailings through the winter and into spring.
Norwegian Luna Schedule
On April 6, 2026, Norwegian Luna will kick off her inaugural Caribbean season from Miami with two western itineraries to Roatán, Costa Maya, Cozumel, and NCL’s private destination in Belize, Harvest Caye. The ship will then operate seven-day eastern Caribbean cruises to the Dominican Republic, Tortola, St. Thomas, and Great Stirrup Cay.
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