NCL Celebrates Float Out of Upcoming Ship, Norwegian Aura

Norwegian Cruise Line and Fincantieri S.p.A's representatives celebrate the float out of the all-new Norwegian Aura, NCL's first ship to be built at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard. From left to right: Emanuele Truant, Norwegian Prima Project Manager of Fincantieri; Andrea Marongiu, Senior Director, Newbuilding Project Owner NCL; Claudio Wenzlich, Valve Operator at the Monfalcone shiyard; Lisa Scaravetti; HVAC Manager at Fincantieri; Cristiano Bazzara, Director of the Monfalcone shipyard. © Rocket Aerial LLC  (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - April 2026)A little over a month after welcoming Norwegian Luna — its newest ship — Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated a new milestone today by completing the float out of its upcoming vessel, Norwegian Aura.

The ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, marking the first time that the ship touches water and therefore signifying the completion of the its external hull construction. Two ceremonial coins were welded into Norwegian Aura’s hull, a maritime tradition that symbolizes good fortune and safe passage for the ship.

Following the float out milestone, the development of Norwegian Aura’s interiors will continue progressing ahead of the ship’s 2027 debut.

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