NCL Has Ordered 8 New Cruise Ships to be Delivered Over the Next 12 Years

Norwegian Cruise Line’s popularity is at an all-time high as the cruise industry continues to take off after the 2020 shutdowns. More people are cruising now than in 2019, and the numbers are only expected to grow over the next few years and beyond.

To meet the demands, NCL has made plans for ship orders through 2036. Over the course of next 12 years, the Norwegian fleet is set to welcome 8 newly commissioned vessels, among which 4 will belong to the innovative Prima-Plus Class. This new class is poised to elevate the standards set by the existing Prima Class, and take them to a whole other level.

Prima-Plus Class

2025: NORWEGIAN AQUA

Jumping off the popularity of the Prima Class ships, Norwegian is rolling out their new Prima-Plus Class with the introduction of Norwegian Aqua. This class will have ships that are a bit larger than the two Prima Class vessels, featuring new venues and concepts that are sure to delight NCL fans. Norwegian Aqua will be making her official debut in at the beginning of 2025.

2026: NORWEGIAN LUNA

NCL has announced that Norwegian Aqua will join the Prima fleet in 2026, and will be the big sister to Prima and Viva, and the twin to Aqua!

2027: NORWEGIAN PRIMA-PLUS CLASS 3

Details are currently under wraps, but in 2027 NCL will release a 3rd Prima-Plus Class ship. Name and inaugural date are still to be announced.

2028: NORWEGIAN PRIMA-PLUS CLASS 4

Details are currently under wraps, but in 2028 NCL will release a 4th Prima-Plus Class ship. Name and inaugural date are still to be announced.

Future Class

2030: UNNAMED NORWEGIAN SHIP

In 2030, NCL is expecting delivery of an approximately 200,000 gross registered ton ship. Class, name, and inaugural date are yet to be announced. Order dependent on financing.

2032: UNNAMED NORWEGIAN SHIP

In 2030, NCL is expecting delivery of a 2nd cruise ship weighing approximately 200,000 gross registered ton ship. Class, name, and inaugural date are yet to be announced. Order dependent on financing.

2034: UNNAMED NORWEGIAN SHIP

In 2030, NCL is expecting delivery of a 3rd cruise ship weighing approximately 200,000 gross registered ton ship. Class, name, and inaugural date are yet to be announced. Order dependent on financing.

2036: UNNAMED NORWEGIAN SHIP

In 2030, NCL is expecting delivery of a 4th cruise ship weighing approximately 200,000 gross registered ton ship. Class, name, and inaugural date are yet to be announced. Order dependent on financing.

Booking Your Cruise

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