Norwegian Cruise Line has upped the ante in Italy, celebrating the float-out of its newest Prima-Plus Class ship, Norwegian Aqua, in Venice on 24 April and starting the Europe 2024 cruise season on 19 April with Norwegian Epic sailing her first itinerary from Rome.
Norwegian Aqua marks the first in the expanded Prima Class Plus fleet, set to debut in April 2025, and will be 110 per cent larger than the first two Prima Class vessels.
The newest addition will have more onboard amenities, such as the Aqua Slidecoaster, the world’s first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide; Glow Court, a new digital sports complex with an interactive LED floor and its most expansive 360-degree outdoor promenade to date.
The ship will also feature The Haven by Norwegian luxury cabins, including the line’s first-ever Three-Bedroom Duplex Haven Suites.
Norwegian Cruise Line Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations Mark Kansley said: “We are excited to soon deliver on this next chapter of our evolution – the Prima Plus Class – and bring our guests along on our journey.”
NCL 2024 Europe season sets sail
Meanwhile, the line’s 2024 Europe summer season has launched with 101 different itineraries from 13 homeports on nine ships, including the new Prima Class vessels, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva.
NCL APAC Vice President and Managing Director Ben Angell said Europe continues to be in high demand as a cruising destination for Aussie and Kiwi travellers.
“As we return to Europe this season, our goal remains the same – curating unmatched experiences for our guests in Europe’s most iconic and sought-after destinations,” he said.
“With over 100 distinctive itineraries across 140 ports in Europe, more inclusive pricing and an extensive range of immersive excursions and extended time in port, a European cruise holiday offers unrivalled value with the convenience of being able to wake up in a new destination nearly every day.”
The 2024 Europe season also offers 63 open-jaw sailings, including to Iceland, Greenland and Canada on polar-equipped Norwegian Star and nine-to-11-day Mediterranean cruises on Norwegian Viva.
Read our firsthand review of the new Norwegian Viva here.
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