Norwegian Bella, the final ship in Norwegian Cruise Line's Prima-class, will launch in Europe come 2028.
Bookings have opened for Norwegian Bella’s inaugural season, with seven-day round-trip Mediterranean voyages from Barcelona beginning in May 2028. Destinations featured in the programme include Rome, Florence and Salerno in Italy, Marseille in France and Palma de Mallorca in Spain.
The 170,000-gross-ton Norwegian Bella will accommodate 3,921 guests at double occupancy and, alongside Norwegian Aura, will be the largest in the fleet. Both ships are under construction at Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.
Norwegian Bella will offer similar onboard experiences to Norwegian Aura, which is due for delivery in May 2027 and will sail in the Caribbean.
More room outdoors
Expanded outdoor spaces are a key feature, with Bella’s pool deck more than 15% larger than those on Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna. The deck-eight Ocean Boulevard promenade will also have additional seating, alongside infinity pools, hot tubs and an outdoor bar.
Ocean Heights, an open-air activity complex spanning decks 18 to 21, will house waterslides, a ropes course, mini golf and carnival-style games. Family facilities include dedicated areas for younger children and teenagers, while the adults-only Vibe Beach Club offers a separate retreat with hot tubs, loungers and a bar.
From studios to private suites
Accommodation will range from studios and inside cabins to balcony staterooms and suites. The Haven, NCL’s keycard-access suite complex, will contain 159 suites, with a private restaurant, bar, lounge and sundeck, plus separate family-friendly and adults-only areas. Haven guests will also receive 24-hour butler and concierge service and priority embarkation, disembarkation and reservations.
“Drawing on the innovations and guest feedback that have shaped the class from the very beginning, Norwegian Bella brings together our most sought-after experiences in one extraordinary ship,” said Marc Kazlauskas, president of Norwegian Cruise Line.