2 ships compared
At 156,300 GT, Norwegian Aqua is the larger ship, while Norwegian Dawn comes in at 92,250 GT. Norwegian Aqua is the newer vessel, built in 2025, versus Norwegian Dawn from 2002. Norwegian Aqua carries more guests at 3,571 passengers, compared to 2,340 on Norwegian Dawn.
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Year Built | 2025 | 2002 |
| Refurbished | — | — |
| Ship Class | Prima Plus Class | Dawn Class |
| Size | ||
| Passengers | 3,571 | 2,340 |
| Crew | 1,597 | 1,032 |
| Guest-to-Crew Ratio | 2.2 : 1 | 2.3 : 1 |
| Decks | 20 | 14 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 294 m | 294 m |
| Beam | 41 m | 32 m |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed | 25.0 knots | — |
| Registry | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| Dining | ||
| Dining Venues | 14 | 14 |
| Included Venues | 6 | 5 |
| Specialty Venues | 8 | 9 |
| Sailings | ||
| Active Sailings | 93 | 101 |
| Regions | — | — |
| Cruises | Browse cruises on Norwegian Aqua | Browse cruises on Norwegian Dawn |
