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Norwegian Aqua vs Norwegian Prima

Two Norwegian Cruise Line ships, head to head.

Norwegian Aqua compared with Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Aqua Norwegian Prima
Cruise line Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line
Status In Service In Service
Launched 2025 2022
Gross tonnage 156,300 142,500
Length 322 m 295 m
Guests 3,571 3,099
Crew 1,597 1,500
Space per guest (GT) 43.8 46
Guests per crew member 2.2 2.1
Decks 20 20
Pools 4 2
Ship class Prima-class Prima-class
Home port Miami, FL New York, NY (seasonal)
Vibe Party & Social Party & Social
Guest rating No reviews yet No reviews yet

Highlighted: the better figure where one is clearly better (more space per guest, fewer guests per crew member, more pools, newer, higher-rated).

Side by side, to scale

100 m Norwegian Aqua — 322 m, 20 decks Norwegian Aqua 322 m Norwegian Prima — 295 m, 20 decks Norwegian Prima 295 m

On board Norwegian Aqua

Debuted the industry's first slidecoaster combining a waterslide with a roller-coaster launch.

Dining

Indulge Food Hall, Los Lobos Cantina, Hudson's Grille, Nama Sushi

Entertainment

The Concourse three-deck atrium, Aqua Slidecoaster, The Haven Courtyard

On board Norwegian Prima

The first Prima-class ship, introducing the three-level outdoor Ocean Boulevard promenade.

Dining

Indulge Food Hall, Hudson's Grille, Los Lobos Cantina

Entertainment

The Bar at the Edge of the Earth, Ocean Boulevard promenade, Prima Speedway go-kart track

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