New Norwegian Cruise Line ships on order (2027-2037)

There's nothing more exciting in the cruise world than a new cruise ship.

Norwegian Cruise Line is riding the waves of its success after launching four Prima Class ships. As of April 2026, NCL has seven ships on order, five of which will be the biggest the line has ever built! That's right, NCL is chasing mega-ship lovers with its new class, set to debut in 2030. 

Here's a breakdown of everything new and exciting coming to Norwegian's fleet over the next decade and beyond!

Norwegian Aura (2027)

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Norwegian Aura is a next-gen Prima Class ship expected to hit the high seas in 2027. 

According to NCL, she'll measure around 170,000 gross tons and accommodate 3,880 guests at double occupancy. This will make her the biggest ship in the fleet when she enters service. 

And with that scale comes a noticeable shift across the entire onboard experience. Not only will Norwegian Aura feature first-in-class innovations, but much of the standard cruise experience will be enlarged. 

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For instance, Norwegian claims that the ship will have the largest pool deck in the fleet, along with the largest adult-only Vibe Beach Club and more outdoor space than any other NCL vessel.

However, the ship's true claim to fame is the three-deck open-air amusement complex called Ocean Heights, which will be home to more slides than any other NCL ship. 

Unnamed Prima Class ship (2028)

Another new Prima Class ship will launch in 2028. Like Norwegian Aqua, this vessel is expected to measure around 170,000 gross tons. She's being built by renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. 

Five ships part of a brand-new class (2030, 2032, 2034, 2036, and 2037)

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Currently, Norwegian Encore holds the title of Norwegian's largest ship at 169,116 GRT — until the launch of Norwegian Aura in 2027. However, this Prima Class ship won't be the fleet's largest for long, as the line has ordered a new class of ships that will surpass every other vessel in the fleet.  

The five new massive ships are estimated to be 227,000 gross tons with 5,000 berths. The order, however, is subject to financing, which is expected to be completed this year. 

No details about the new class have been revealed other than the estimated tonnage, putting them around the same size as Oasis of the Seas. We'll update this page to include any new information shared by the cruise line.