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Norwegian Aura

76 upcoming departures  ·  21 itineraries

Norwegian Aura is a 3,840-guest Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2027. This page lists 76 upcoming departures across 21 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port.

✓ Families wanting extensive outdoor activities ✓ Travelers who enjoy specialty dining variety ✓ Solo cruisers seeking dedicated studio accommodation
Class Prima Class
Built 2027
Gross Tonnage 172,000
Guests 3,840
Crew 1,757
Length 344.0 m
Beam 41.0 m
Decks 20
Cabins 1,976
Max speed 22.0 kn
Flag Bahamas
Guests per crew 2.2
Space ratio 45

Norwegian Aura at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 94%

A mega-ship at 172,000 gross tons — #31 of 566 ships we track. 45 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Families wanting extensive outdoor activities
  • Travelers who enjoy specialty dining variety
  • Solo cruisers seeking dedicated studio accommodation
  • Haven guests wanting private dining and pool areas
  • Active travelers interested in slides and ropes courses

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers preferring a small traditional ship
  • Guests seeking a quiet shipwide atmosphere
  • Passengers wanting only included dining
  • Cruisers avoiding large outdoor activity zones
  • Travelers needing a completed onboard track record

About Norwegian Aura

Norwegian Aura is Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest announced ship, scheduled for delivery in spring 2027. The Prima-class vessel is designed around expansive outdoor spaces, including the Ocean Heights activity complex, Ocean Boulevard promenade, family water attractions, Infinity Beach and an expanded adults-only Vibe Beach Club. Its accommodation mix includes The Haven, suites, balcony, oceanview, inside and solo staterooms, giving the ship broad appeal for families, couples and solo travelers.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Norwegian Cruise Line
Builder / shipyard
Fincantieri Monfalcone, Italy
Registry / flag
Bahamas
IMO number
9862580
Previous names
Fincantieri Venice 6302

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

Ocean Heights is a three-story outdoor activity complex with waterslides, a ropes course, climbing features, cabanas and a bar. Other headline features include Ocean Boulevard, Infinity Beach, expanded pool areas and six waterslides.

For families

Family-oriented facilities include multiple waterslides, a dedicated Kids’ Aqua Park, ropes-course and climbing activities, and outdoor spaces intended for multigenerational use.

Pools, spa & wellness

The ship is planned with an expanded pool deck, infinity hot tubs, outdoor relaxation areas and NCL’s Mandara Spa and thermal-suite offering.

Accessibility

NCL markets Norwegian Aura as a ship with accessible outdoor and family spaces, but a complete vessel-specific accessibility specification was not located in the reviewed sources.

Environmental features

Norwegian Aura is being built as part of NCLH’s newer Fincantieri program; the reviewed sources did not provide a sufficiently detailed, vessel-specific environmental specification to report.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 8

The Local Bar & Grill Indulge Food Hall Palomar Onda by Scarpetta Tamara Belvedere Bar Soleil Bar Aura Theater & Club Infinity Beach Little Explorer's Cay Adventure Alley Surf's Bay Oceanwalk Retail Penrose Atrium Perspectives Photography Studio Ocean Boulevard Photo Gallery The Drop Landing Area Inside

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeSizeBalconySleepsDecks
The Haven Premier Owner's Suite with Large BalconyCategory H2. Suite 2100 sq ft 828 sq ft 8 14
The Haven Deluxe Owner's Suite with Large BalconyCategory H3. Suite 1607 - 1749 sq ft 613 - 732 sq ft 6 13, 15
The Haven Aft-Facing Owner's Suite with Master Bedroom & Large BalconyCategory H4. Suite 974 - 994 sq ft 527 - 535 sq ft 4 10, 12
The Haven Owner's Suite with Large BalconyCategory HE. Suite 541 - 614 sq ft 109 - 132 sq ft 4 12

Dining, bars & venues

17 included 13 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

The Local Bar & Grill Included
Deck 8
A casual 24-hour venue serving pub-style food and drinks.
Surfside Café Included
Deck 17
A buffet-style café with indoor and outdoor seating.
Hudson's Included
Deck 7
The main dining room with stern-facing scenic views.
The Panorama Room Included
Deck 6
A complimentary dining room with immersive scenic screens.
The Haven Restaurant Included
Deck 16
A private restaurant for guests staying in The Haven.
Indulge Food Hall Included
Deck 8
An indoor and outdoor food hall with multiple international food stations.
Surfside Grill Included
Deck 17
A casual outdoor grill serving burgers and fries.
Cagney's Steakhouse Extra cost
Deck 7
A specialty steakhouse serving premium beef and seafood.
Le Bistro Extra cost
Deck 7
A specialty French restaurant.
Palomar Extra cost
Deck 8
A specialty Mediterranean seafood restaurant.
Hasuki Extra cost
Deck 6
A Japanese teppanyaki-style grill.
Nama Extra cost
Deck 7
A specialty sushi bar.
Onda by Scarpetta Extra cost
Deck 8
A specialty Italian restaurant.
Sukhothai Extra cost
Deck 7
A specialty Thai restaurant serving small plates.
Tamara Extra cost
Deck 8
A specialty restaurant serving Indian dishes.

Bars & lounges

Vibe Beach Club Extra cost
Deck 18
An adults-only outdoor day club.
Observation Lounge Varies
Deck 17
An indoor observation lounge with a full-service bar.
Studio Lounge Included
Deck 12
A private lounge for Studio guests with drinks and light bites.
The Haven Lounge & Bar Included
Deck 16
A private indoor-outdoor lounge and bar for Haven guests.
The Haven Outdoor Bar Varies
Deck 16
An open-air bar reserved for Haven guests.
The Haven Bar Varies
Deck 16
A private Haven bar serving cocktails and light bites.
The Humidor Cigar Lounge Varies
Deck 6
A cigar lounge with a humidor and whiskey service.
Waves Pool Bar Varies
Deck 17
A poolside bar serving cocktails and other drinks.
Belvedere Bar Varies
Deck 8
A contemporary cocktail bar.
Metropolitan Bar Varies
Deck 7
A cocktail and wine bar.
Off Key Varies
Deck 7
A piano bar with live music and karaoke-style programming.
Penrose Bar Varies
Deck 6
A bar in the Penrose Atrium serving beer, wine and cocktails.
Soleil Bar Varies
Deck 8
An outdoor bar beside the Indulge area.
Starbucks® Extra cost
Deck 7
A branded coffee venue.
Swirl Wine Bar Extra cost
Deck 6
An intimate wine bar.

History & sister ships

Other Prima Class ships

Where Norwegian Aura sails, month by month

Nov
26
Dec
26
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
27
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
27
Sep
27
Oct
27
Caribbean 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 4 3 5
Mediterranean 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0
US Gulf & Rivers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
From / night 0 0 0 0 0 0 $201 $147 0 0 0 $133

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in October 2027 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

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Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Europe Cruise

From $2,009 · $201/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 2, 2027
1 upcoming departure
13 Nights

13 Nights Transatlantic Cruise

From $3,549 · $273/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
5 Nights

5 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise

From $1,129 · $226/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jun 14, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights

7 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine

Ports of Call
Miami, Floride, Puerto Plata, République dominicaine, St. Thomas, Îles Vierges des États-Unis, Tortola, Îles Vierges britanniques +1 more
Next: Sep 18, 2027
4 upcoming departures
7 Nights

7 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine

Ports of Call
Miami, Florida, Puerto Plata, Dominikanische Republik, St. Thomas, Amerikanische Jungferninseln, Tortola, Britische Jungferninseln +1 more
Next: Jun 3, 2028
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights

7 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine

7 Nights

7 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine

7 Nights

7 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Harvest Caye, Cozumel et Roatán

Ports of Call
Next: Dec 4, 2027
3 upcoming departures
7 Nights

7 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Harvest Caye, Cozumel et Roatán

Ports of Call
Next: Dec 11, 2027
2 upcoming departures
All 21 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
May 2, 2027May 12, 202710 Nights Europe Cruise10MediterraneanBook →
May 12, 2027May 21, 20279 Nights Europe Cruise9MediterraneanBook →
May 21, 2027May 28, 20277 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
May 28, 2027Jun 10, 202713 Nights Transatlantic Cruise13MediterraneanBook →
Jun 14, 2027Jun 19, 20275 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise5CaribbeanBook →
Jun 19, 2027Jun 26, 20277 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Jun 26, 2027Jul 3, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7CaribbeanBook →
Jul 3, 2027Jul 10, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7CaribbeanBook →
Jul 10, 2027Jul 17, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7CaribbeanBook →
Jul 17, 2027Jul 24, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7CaribbeanBook →
Jul 24, 2027Jul 31, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7CaribbeanBook →
Jul 31, 2027Aug 7, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7CaribbeanBook →
Aug 7, 2027Aug 14, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7CaribbeanBook →
Aug 14, 2027Aug 21, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7CaribbeanBook →
Aug 21, 2027Aug 28, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7CaribbeanBook →
Aug 28, 2027Sep 4, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7CaribbeanBook →
Sep 4, 2027Sep 11, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7CaribbeanBook →
Sep 11, 2027Sep 18, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7CaribbeanBook →
Sep 18, 2027Sep 25, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7US Gulf & RiversBook →
Sep 25, 2027Oct 2, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7CaribbeanBook →
Oct 2, 2027Oct 9, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7CaribbeanBook →
Oct 9, 2027Oct 16, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7CaribbeanBook →
Oct 16, 2027Oct 23, 20277 jours Caraïbes, aller-retour au départ de Miami : Great Stirrup Cay et République dominicaine7CaribbeanBook →
Oct 23, 2027Oct 30, 20277 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →

Showing the next 24 of 76 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Norwegian Aura FAQ

What flag does Norwegian Aura sail under?

Norwegian Aura is registered in Bahamas.

How many passengers does Norwegian Aura hold?

Norwegian Aura carries about 3,840 guests with roughly 1,757 crew.

How old is Norwegian Aura?

Norwegian Aura entered service in 2027.

How big is Norwegian Aura?

At 172,000 gross tons and 344 m long, Norwegian Aura is a mega-ship — larger than 94% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What dining is included on Norwegian Aura?

Included venues listed by the operator include Hudson's, The Panorama Room, The Local Bar & Grill, Surfside Café, Surfside Grill, Indulge Food Hall and The Haven Restaurant for Haven guests. Specialty restaurants such as Cagney's Steakhouse, Le Bistro, Palomar, Hasuki, Nama, Onda by Scarpetta, Sukhothai and Tamara carry cover charges.

What is the dress code on Norwegian Aura?

The operator describes the dining experience as flexible, with casual dress accepted in The Panorama Room; specialty restaurants may have their own dress expectations.

Are gratuities included on Norwegian Aura?

Standard fare inclusions and onboard service charges are separate matters; the operator's ship pages do not state that all gratuities are included in the fare.

Is Wi-Fi included on Norwegian Aura?

The ship layout and accommodation pages do not establish that Wi-Fi is included in every fare. Wi-Fi availability and package terms should be checked in the booking terms.

Does Norwegian Aura have facilities for children?

Yes. Named facilities include Little Explorer's Cay for ages two to six, Adventure Alley for ages six to ten, Kids' Aqua Park, Aura Game Zone and Surf's Bay for teens.

Does Norwegian Aura offer accessible staterooms?

The deck-plan key identifies wheelchair-accessible staterooms, but the published material reviewed here does not provide a complete accessible-category list.