Norwegian Aqua vs Norwegian Epic

2 ships compared
Fares per person start at €319 on Norwegian Epic and €355 on Norwegian Aqua. Norwegian Epic is the bigger ship, carrying 4,070 guests to 3,571. Norwegian Aqua has the fewest guests per crew member, at 2.2 to 1. Norwegian Aqua is newer, built in 2025 against 2010, though Norwegian Epic was refurbished in 2025. Norwegian Aqua runs 3–7 night cruises from Miami and Port Canaveral, while Norwegian Epic runs 4–14 night cruises from Port Canaveral and Civitavecchia (Rome), plus 1 other port.
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3,5714,070
1,5971,724
2.2 : 12.4 : 1
2019
294 m330 m
41 m52 m
25 knots23 knots
Cruise lineNorwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Cruise Line
Ship classPrima Plus ClassBreakaway Plus Class
20252010
–2025
RegistryBahamasBahamas
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
€355€319
€33€19
€425€414
13292
3–7 nights4–14 nights
1414
67
87
All venues
  • Hudson's (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Indulge Food Hall · Assorted Buffet, Food Stations
  • Surfside Cafe & Grill · Buffet
  • The Commodore Room (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Garden Café · Assorted Buffet, Food Stations, Kid-Sized Buffet
  • Great Outdoors · Buffet
  • O'Sheehan's · Pub food
  • Spice H2O · Grilled Items
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